Tour the Illinois State Capitol Building, uniquely shaped of a Greek cross, constructed of 750,000 cubic feet of cut stone; 20 million bricks; 1.4 million pounds of wrought iron; and 3.4 million pounds of cast iron, and every doorknob in the building is imprinted with the State Seal. Be amazed by the architecture of the Frank Lloyd Wright House. Architect Frank Lloyd Wright designed over 1,100 homes, buildings, and structures throughout his lengthy career. He was known for his organic style, incorporating elements of nature into his designs. His designs are so widely admired that Wright is considered one of the greatest architects of all time. Next is the Washington Park Botanical Gardens garden with the beauty of seasonal flowers, roses, trees, tropical greenhouses & a glass-domed conservatory. And lastly for you shoppers, enjoy Scheel’s 200,000 square ft. shopping experience! Lunch is self-pay at Route 66 Motorheads Bar & Grill.
