Rural ILLINOIS: An Empty, Ignored Wasteland That's Not Chicago? What I Actually Saw There

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10 күн бұрын

I visited these rural Illinois towns: Carlinville, Litchfield & Mt Olive.
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@everydaypresent444 8 күн бұрын

Another engaging and informative video, Joe and Nic! The house at 211 W. 2nd St in Mt Olive is listed for $129,900 and has been on the market for 78 days. It was built in 1920 and states it has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in 1568 square feet. Needs lots and lots of updating, but it is a very nice home. Thank you for the shout out to Wisconsin farms, Joe! I have lived in Wisconsin for 20 years and it has been, by far, my favorite place to live in the Midwest.

@zoidmo3388 8 күн бұрын

Appreciate your comment. Cheers! My family members are travelling the northern States to Vancouver Island /& back, and they said it's the most awesome country sights ever. Returning they've avoided Chicago, going up through Sault St Marie instead. They didn't recommend Chicago.

@TENNESSEETORNADO 8 күн бұрын

Yes just looked it up.. 129 900 is the price

@coreysmith8560 8 күн бұрын

I just looked it up too. Thank you for helping out too.

@pinkythechihuahua3156 8 күн бұрын

I'm going to look on Zillow for pictures of the inside. Sometimes updating ruins the look that he like. Can't see having contemporary hair as when the outside screams....go back 100 years. But updating the bones, thats good. I'm a Chicago native living my first 24 years there, and now a Palm Springs CA transplant of 40 plus years, I always wanted to have an old farm house to do a "This Old House" reno on it, I was looking in the sycamore IL area. I love small towns, but I like having my, all under one roof, Wal-Mart near by, I'd rather have a Dollar Tree than a Dollar General any day. (I'm a crafter). Good video. Loved all the trees and the birdscsinging. When you talk about crime, please add what type of crime. I can't imagine with a town that has an older population with beautiful homes. Who's abusing whom,

@pinkythechihuahua3156 8 күн бұрын

The house has electric baseboard heating (ick) one of the two bathrooms has a cheap metal box shower, like my grandparents had in their BASEMENT in Chicago (ick). The carpets are all different colors in each room and the interior is painted in 1980 pastels. Other homes in the area are in the 50k range, so my rating would be a 3 out of 10. 😅

@ztl2505 8 күн бұрын

Mass-produced catalog homes and it still has more character and variety than the average new construction suburbs going up now.

@1Melody1963 8 күн бұрын

Yes. And built so much better. Most homes built today are cheaply made.

@joemarc62 8 күн бұрын

Of course it is likely that those houses have been changed or updated over the hundred years or so.

@deborahs2593 8 күн бұрын

Oh, oh, OH! Sears homes and other catalog homes from that era are sooo interesting and charming. I've spent hours reading and learning about them. Thank you. The courthouse was elegant and civilized. Government building architecture now is cold and dull..kinda like government itself...

@Nicksonian 8 күн бұрын

There is one here in Annapolis that is one of my favorites in town.

@Shawnie33 6 күн бұрын

My mom is the owner of k9 & cat salon, it was a old ice building way back when and I work at kismet coffee behind the old library and it was a old doctors office and we have a shadow box of stuff we found while renovating the building, kismet is one of the beautiful buildings in litchfield and we get lots and lots of tourists 🥰 thank you for giving our little towns some attention ☺️

@JohnWalsh2019 6 күн бұрын

You need to go much further south in IL as well. The Shawnee National Forest, for example is amazing.

@KaraMiaSantaLucia 2 күн бұрын

Totally, agree. southern Illinois awesome. Many forests and bird sanctuaries. I’ve grown an appreciation for this area of Illinois after traveling downstate twice to see the Total Eclipse near the Shawnee National Forest. That area is very special and significant in Native American history.

@Howelton2020 8 күн бұрын

That courthouse is more majestic than some states' capitol buildings.

@limbiclove9487 8 күн бұрын

As a former Pennsylvanian who lived near the Amish thank you for noticing our beautiful farms. I like Wisconsin farms too and other parts of the mid west. The love of farming and working the land is agriculture not big agribusiness. When I go to other places, especially the South, I am amazed at what they call farms. Tobacco, Cotton, etc are crops that ruin the land. They are not regenerative crops and when they suck the life out of the ground it has to lay fallow for years before it can be used again to grow food crops. Living in Pa. I thought all farms were the same everywhere. That is not true. I loved this video for so many reasons I lost count. I want a Sears home!

@JoeandNicsRoadTrip 8 күн бұрын

Wow, thank you!!

@hyacinth4368 5 күн бұрын

Have you never heard of crop rotation?

@tumbleweed4185 3 күн бұрын

I am an agronomist. You are sadly mistaken when you say tobacco and cotton ruin the land. This couldn't be further from the truth. Please quit repeating such hogwash.

@kevinknight470 8 күн бұрын

Thanx Joe for showing Mother Jones' burial place and telling of some of the struggles that the Miners of America had to endure. My Father was a Miner for 23 Years. Respect for all of Our Nations Miners, God Bless the Miners of America. 🙂

@suzannewillis817 8 күн бұрын

I'm amazed of how beautiful the Sears house's were made.

@annabelleb.8096 8 күн бұрын

I live in IL outside of Chicago and didn't realize southern IL was so nice! Like a different world. Those Sears catalogue houses are amazing, probably built better than many modern houses. Certainly more interesting! Thank you for this wonderful video.

@rhondaschandelmeier9314 7 күн бұрын

I am originally from Illinois, I have always said that IL is really 3 states Northern IL, Southern IL & Chicago 😂

@fastsetinthewest 7 күн бұрын

Chicagoistan. Hahaha

@JohnWalsh2019 6 күн бұрын

I live in Southern IL and believe me we want to break away from Chiraq and form our own state. I never go to Chicago and it really just doesn't represent anything I believe in.

@annabelleb.8096 6 күн бұрын

@@JohnWalsh2019 Same here. I want to escape Chicago burbs. I think Chicago controls the whole state in a way. Awful. I live 10 miles out from downtown and never go into the city anymore. I used to love being in Chicago, it was a beautiful city but it uas been ruined and is too dangerous with violent crimes happening downtown in broad daylight. It's really sad.

@JohnWalsh2019 6 күн бұрын

@@annabelleb.8096 Chicago really does control the entire state. It's too bad things have gotten so bad up there. I hope you are able to escape Chicago land and move to southern IL. You will love it down here! It's safe, people are friendly, and we have a much lower cost of living. Having a bit of land outside of a small town feels like total freedom! I just wish we weren't under the control of Chicago politics. I'd say anything from Central IL south is a great place to escape! I wish you luck!

@2FUNNYMIKE 8 күн бұрын

Thanks for getting your kicks on route 66. I like that you do actual research in the towns you visit.

@paintbrushful Күн бұрын

Barely a car in the pretty old town center. The silence is DEAFENING

@brucereidelberger2154 8 күн бұрын

I agree with you that Central Illinois is very beautiful. The farmland has it's own intrinsic beauty! BTW, we have eaten at the Ariston restaurant when we travel through the area since the 60's!

@warbirdwf 8 күн бұрын

Everytime I watch these videos of nice, quiet small town in good shape, it makes me want to move out of the overcrowded and expensive metro area I live in. I think you once said Joe that you were going to make a top 10 video of your favorite small towns. I'd love to see it.

@AMIRMORTAZAVI-mt3ul 8 күн бұрын

Greetings from Iran I am eagerly watching your videos and try my best to learn American history and Geography. I think Joe and Nic. Both are doing fine. I have learned a lot so far. ❤

@InHellBaby1 8 күн бұрын

Come visit, you’re always welcome here.

@user-wv5fq8di2m 3 күн бұрын

@@InHellBaby1 Good people exist everywhere in the world. Welcome.

@catlover614 8 күн бұрын

An interesting video, as always. Lovely towns. The neighbourhood with the Sears Catalogue homes is fascinating, very unique, and the old Service Station is awesome ! Thanks so much, Joe and Nic.😊💚

@JoeandNicsRoadTrip 8 күн бұрын

Thank you, CL! 👍❤️

@DonariaRegia 8 күн бұрын

Those vintage pumps are surprisingly expensive. For nostalgia buffs they are peak ephemera.

@marcodebarkingville1827 8 күн бұрын

The magnificent 100+ year old trees scattered thru the towns deserve a mention as well. Great episode,👍

@paintbrushful Күн бұрын

I saw the Cannon in Litchfield. As a child I would have been fascinated. Now I don't like things that honor war.---No offense to the vfw guys who still dream of the glory.

@WhittyPics 8 күн бұрын

That is some courthouse. Those Sears houses outlasted the company. $129,900 for that house in Mt Olive. 1568 SF built in 1920

@nsixvl 8 күн бұрын

This is my childhood county seat. I lived there until college and off and on until my mid 20s. My mother’s side of the family grew up in rural Carlinville. Still have relatives in the area. Now live in Southern California. So it’s nice to see Carlinville is not a dying town like so many on this channel.

@zzzman2206 8 күн бұрын

In the early 1980’s I lived in Carlinville in a Standard edition hon]me. The quality of lumber was superb. True 2 X4’s. Most of the houses are in good condition.

@mamasinger49 8 күн бұрын

You really are a tonic in the KZfaq world.

@johnbersuch1767 8 күн бұрын

I love it when you tour the town's on Route 66. Thank's

@user-sd6lt5cw8s 8 күн бұрын

Another great video 👍🏼. We love your narration, with the towns facts and history. Thank you for your research on these towns!

@critterscute3642 6 күн бұрын

Illinoisan here. Terrific video. Some beautiful towns and farmlands. What most surprised me were the crime rates. Would be interesting to hear breakdowns when mentioning (violent vs. property). I’m guessing the latter accounts for most and are likely drug related thefts. In any event, first time to your channel. I’m hitting subscribe!

@patriciawilhite7038 8 күн бұрын

Thanks to you, Joe, I was able to check one thing off my bucket list! Making a trip to Litchfield! My father was born there in 1915 on a farm. I doubt much of what you saw was even there during his childhood but I always wanted to see Litchfield. Dad left there as a teenager to northern Illinois to work with the CCC, due to the Great Depression Era which caused no jobs to be found. You fulfilled my dream today and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. ❤

@davidellis5141 8 күн бұрын

The Shell Gas ⛽️ Station is awesome 👌

@713tilidierippimpc5 5 күн бұрын

Easily the coolest gas station I've ever seen

@BrianMurfitt 8 күн бұрын

Southern Illinois has beautiful countryside and wonderful towns like Carlinville and Litchfield. Thanks Joe and Nic, you both do a better job than all the tourist boards of America. 👍🇺🇸🤗

@bradleydurbin6784 8 күн бұрын

It’s beautiful there. I’m from Bloomington originally. My mom was from Effingham

@BrianMurfitt 8 күн бұрын

@@bradleydurbin6784 Thanks Bradley, most of the mid-West is beautiful. Where's Lincoln's memorial/cemetery is it in Bloomington or Springfield?

@LetsRideIllinois 7 күн бұрын

Carlinville is considered Central Illinois

@BrianMurfitt 7 күн бұрын

@@LetsRideIllinois Oh right, thanks. 👍

@melonfan74 Күн бұрын

@@BrianMurfitt Lincoln's Tomb & one of his homes are in Springfield. Very cool & interesting. You have to go see them at least once! 😊

@cvillefarmer 6 күн бұрын

Thanks for coming to visit Carlinville! Only thing you missed in town was the Loomis House. Legend has it, the builders of the Courthouse used much of the stolen money to build the hotel on the square.

@LyleFrancisDelp 8 күн бұрын

Not only are those Sears kits inexpensive and quite charming, but they are made of good quality materials. Buster Keaton made a silent film called “One Week”, in which he built a house from a kit. Unfortunately, a rival for the hand of his bride either stole or switched the instructions, so the house turned out totally lopsided.

@neils5539 Күн бұрын

To clarify about Route 66 in that area. The older two alignments run on the west side of I-55 and when he was in Carlinville he's on those alignments. The last alignment is east of I-55, and that one runs through Litchfield and Mt. Olive. They all meet up together just south of Mt Olive in Staunton. So you can literally take a circle tour from Springfield down the old alignments and back up the later one into Springfield. The state signage (with years) for Route 66 is very well done in this area.

@cecoya 8 күн бұрын

These towns are actually pretty great. They are affordable, quaint, and peaceful I know that I wouldn't mind that lifestyle at all. Thanks for sharing and you have a great day and safe travels

@beckystone7994 8 күн бұрын

Thank you for showing us this amazingly beautiful Courthouse such an elegant and charming inside I loved that staircase and the moldings around the doors ! It’s so good to see a town that hasn’t torn down such beautiful buildings ! I loved seeing all those Sears catalog homes they were very nice homes at a reasonable price. I love y’all’s road trips to the different states and towns !! Thank you and safe travels ! God bless ❤️🙏🙋🏻🌈🌈

@JoeandNicsRoadTrip 8 күн бұрын

Thank you, Becky!!

@nancygibson9644 7 күн бұрын

Thank you for the video. I used to live in and around Carlinville before moving out of state. Still have a son, daughter, and grandchildren who live there. Good little town for sure.

@robinm9391 8 күн бұрын

211 West Second Street, Mt Olive, IL $129,900. 3 beds, 2 baths, 1568 sqft, 0.32ac

@mrjj1f 8 күн бұрын

You have the best videos! High crime in smaller towns has to be connected to drugs and idle youth. Thank you for your terrific work.

@jenna-a-gogo 8 күн бұрын

Nice video as usual. I like the little bits of info on famous people (photos, book covers) that you included this time!

@alexandralovesgoats3360 8 күн бұрын

I’m from Illinois (Chicagoland) and haven’t even heard of these towns! Love the courthouse in Carlinville! I love the interior! Sears Catalog homes! I love this story! Love the Magnolia! Beautiful neighborhood and downtown. Love the former Carnegie Library in Litchfield! Love the history of Mother Jones! Another 1st rate vlog! Appreciate you! Looking forward to Indiana.

@JoeandNicsRoadTrip 8 күн бұрын

Thank you, Alexandra!!!

@taylormoody868 6 күн бұрын

Hi Alexandra, we are approximately 4 hours south of. Chicago (45 minutes south of Springfield on I-55) just in case you were curious.

@mustbetrue1602 5 күн бұрын

That's because Chicago is its own world and entirely different from Southern Illinois. Not even kinda the same. Should be a different state because their economic and political influence negatively impacts Southern Illinois (no slight against you at all...). They just don't get it.

@TheSaltyTeacher 8 күн бұрын

That beautiful county courthouse! According to my Google search $1 million in the 1870s is about $25 million today.

@Kat-tr2ig 8 күн бұрын

My childhood house in Salem, Ohio was a Sears Catalog home, too. My parents bought it in 1986 and sold it in 2003. Unfortunately, it was bought by a factory and they bulldozed it. Ps, thanks for showing Mother Jones' monument. She is an inspiration and someone I greatly admire; she was a hero.

@yvesfrancoisritmo 8 күн бұрын

I love rural Wisconsin Illinois Indiana and Ohio! The Midwest is more than Chicago Milwaukee Indianapolis and Cincinnati Finally , it should be noted that on Monday many businesses are closed in these smaller towns Love this episode of my state - thank you

@Champwsox05 8 күн бұрын

True. I live in a rural Northern Illinois town and it seems like most of our restaurants and other small local businesses are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. That's something I had to get used to because I grew up in metro Chicago for 36 years until I moved out to the country more than 6 years ago. I love it out here.

@kathywebb6606 8 күн бұрын

Picturing those dogs and cats bellying up to the bar 😹Great video!

@JoeandNicsRoadTrip 8 күн бұрын

Me too! :)

@HighHolyOne 8 күн бұрын

Blackburn College was also known for its program of using students to construct campus buildings. This was going strong in the 1960's when I visited the school (but opted for Quincy College instead).

@zoidmo3388 8 күн бұрын

Luving it ALL Joe & Nicole! Thank you ever so much for sharing this awesome! channel. Makes my day everytime you drop a new vid. Bless You Both.

@corinneloomis3634 6 күн бұрын

I’m not sure how I came across your channel but I love it! I watch at least one video every evening. You show fascinating points of interest. Love seeing the downtowns and neighborhoods. I like the all stats you provide. You pace the videos perfectly. You don’t speed through but you don’t linger and talk endlessly. Thank-you so much for such great, interesting entertainment. I’m learning a lot and look forward to watching. Much appreciate you!

@jeffthompson4911 7 күн бұрын

The Sears homes were really interesting. I have trouble putting something together from Ikea. Thanks for the videos Joe and Nic. Jeff Thompson Rockford IL

@JAMESPATTERSON-mk9sr 8 күн бұрын

At 21:43 , Illinois can be divided into three different areas . Northern Illinois along and near the Wisconsin border is basically a type of Chicago urban vibe . Central Illinois is mostly small towns , farms and middle America . Illinois below I 70 has a mostly southern vibe like KY and south MO .

@jamest4659 8 күн бұрын

I live below I 70 in S. Illinois. I agree with you!.

@Mike-dt1yg 8 күн бұрын

Love central IL!

@catcrazy67 8 күн бұрын

Beautiful towns love the Sears homes I live in Ohio about 40 mins from Amish area love to go there to shop and eat Lancaster PA I think is larger would be fun to visit there

@stlmopoet 5 күн бұрын

I live in Southern Illinois about 35 miles SE of St. Louis. Not really a southern vibe here, but as you get further away from the city, more so.

@felixd7818 5 күн бұрын

South of I80 and west of IL47 you can find real people living in Illinois.

@lawrenceharp6396 3 күн бұрын

Those were some very picturesque little towns you passed through, loved that old Shell station.

@anne-marieberk 8 күн бұрын

I grew up in Litchfield, left for college in 1984. Many wonderful memories of time spent "uptown" and at the library with my friends and family. The town was so safe we could walk alone from our homes to the shops to meet pals at ages 7-8. We went all over town, really. A good little town and a friendly place to grow up.

@mason0006 7 күн бұрын

It’s changed a lot..nothing to do downtown is abandoned library is on 55 now

@taylormoody868 6 күн бұрын

I grew up in Litchfield and graduated from LHS in 2015. I feel things have drastically changed in just the last 10 years.

@MM-ks7vs 8 күн бұрын

Hey Joe! Congratulations.... you're near 450K followers!

@rajeevdeshpande7666 8 күн бұрын

Hi Joe Thanks a lot for this beautiful, informative and interesting video. Best of luck for your trip onwards.

@JoeandNicsRoadTrip 8 күн бұрын

Thank you, Rajeev!

@sardu55 8 күн бұрын

One of the first American contractors were set up to assemble these Sears homes. The ones around today were almost all done that way. Many did their own but usually had major issues with something or other. The contractor would accept delivery of the kit at the train station (usually) and then get to work. They would even secure the land it was built on. Enjoyed your report on my old homeland. Central Illinois is a pretty nice place, often overlooked but, you know, that's the way we like it.

@marshmallows5641 8 күн бұрын

I love the Sears homes. That's so awesome to see a whole neighbourhood of them!

@cynthiamedinger6802 8 күн бұрын

Hi Joe ! My husband and I really like your videos-you take us to places we'll never go. I know that we have to watch the videos until the end in order for you to be monetized-question for you...must we watch the ads until completion also or can we skip over them when we have the chance to skip ?

@JoeandNicsRoadTrip 8 күн бұрын

Honestly, I don't know, but I wouldn't worry about. Do what works for you. :)

@senzanome8294 8 күн бұрын

Another great trip, thanks for taking us along.

@user-lw7mw1cj5k 8 күн бұрын

Joe, another artful treasure of a video. The architecture is truly stunning and who knew Carlinville had so many Sears houses. The neighborhoods you feature are a cornucopia of beauty and I was quite impressed. The downside of living in Illinois is the State Taxes, otherwise these towns would be a nice place to end up. That County Courthouse in Carlinville is also very nice. All in all you showcased some very beautiful towns. Thanks again for your camera work and editing. You are getting very polished from the Lord Spoda days. Thanks again for the entertaining time.

@JoeandNicsRoadTrip 8 күн бұрын

Thank you!!

@LJones69 8 күн бұрын

Thanks for another great video! Having watched since you guys only had about 7,000 subs I love how your videos and information you are providing has progressed in such a positive and informational way. I Always find your videos to be well, done, educational and interesting to watch! As always, I am always looking forward to seeing the next one…

@JoeandNicsRoadTrip 8 күн бұрын

Awesome, thank you!!

@shred1 7 күн бұрын

Thanks for taking us with you on your journey's. Very informative.

@bueno8191 3 күн бұрын

I appreciate that you treat every place you visit with respect

@JoeandNicsRoadTrip 2 күн бұрын

Thanks you!

@Alan-lv9rw 2 күн бұрын

I was from New England and went to college in Peoria, IL. Although not as scenic as the Northeast, I loved Central Illinois.

@Missypop-sy8oc 8 күн бұрын

My in-laws bought a log cabin kit in the early 1990s in NC and had it delivered to their land in NW GA. Pop put it together, with a little help from his boys. I guess that might be close to the idea of a Sears house.

@teddyshannoncooper2772 7 күн бұрын

My family and I own a sears home in Carlinville. It was built in 1920.

@45AMT 8 күн бұрын

Always nice to see a drive in still in operation!

@user-iamRobinV68 8 күн бұрын

Never heard of Sears catalog homes! Very interesting. 😊😊😊

@marthakierstead3415 8 күн бұрын

Thank you for this great video ! I loved the town with the Sears homes . Thanks Joe and Nic as always !

@TorontoAreaNestBox 4 күн бұрын

Thanks for putting in the work; fun and informative.

@BrunieStudios 14 сағат бұрын

One of the most scenic and charming towns we’ve visited with you….it’s quintessential American…it’s beautiful…thank you, so appreciative of your efforts…❤

@SajjadKhan-jn7cw 8 күн бұрын

Great video as always thanks for sharing joe and Nic 👍regards from London

@JoeandNicsRoadTrip 8 күн бұрын

Thanks 👍

@michaelthompson1530 6 күн бұрын

Thank you for the great videos!! Love your detailed information!!

@Ketterer75 7 күн бұрын

If you do ride through Lancaster PA again, grab some footage driving route 896 as it looks down over the Strasburg Railroad in Strasburg. One of my favorite views of all time. If one of the houses on that hill ever go up for sale, my wife and I may have to bite on that!

@catherinefrancis5827 8 күн бұрын

Another enjoyable video❤ thanks

@longcao5535 7 күн бұрын

Thank you for this video. It is good to know about the specific history of the place.

@sandroteixeira3857 8 күн бұрын

the first city you went to is absolutely wonderful, thank you for showing us this wonderful country

@Justin-jr7xq 7 күн бұрын

Excellent research Joe & Nic, always engaging and always a pleasure to walk with you. Stay safe

@JoeandNicsRoadTrip 6 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@patriciagordon8319 8 күн бұрын

You do such good work. God bless you and Nic.

@MrKongatthegates 7 күн бұрын

Very cool and unique history bites. I just love that stuff.

@imabeliever85 8 күн бұрын

Very interesting video. I live in the midst of those beautiful Wisconsin farms you were talking about. We’re about 5 1/2 hours from these Illinois towns, we love going to Springfield.

@jeffmcbride469 8 күн бұрын

Really enjoy these, thank you Joe!

@in-oq3sx 8 күн бұрын

Think there used to be STAG BEER ad on the east side of Mel's Tavern. Believe it said "Stag Beer Not for beginners". Had Curly drinking out of a fish bowl sized beer glass. Passed it several times a day taking loads of wheat to town. Always made me smile

@paintbrushful Күн бұрын

Great videos that evoke big time emotions----like looking at a snow globe and the little world inside.

@Cletus_the_Elder 3 күн бұрын

I just discovered your channel and subscribed. My goodness, you put a lot of miles on your airline rewards program. The editing, statistical/historical information, and video are excellent. Great drive-by's of the neighborhoods. I love the way you capture the towns. You highlight the quiet and empty places. There is a sense of things being vacated, but not abandoned to squalor or gloomy or David Lynch dark.

@JoeandNicsRoadTrip 2 күн бұрын

Wow, thank you!!

@joepavone3586 8 күн бұрын

Nice job on these video's Joe ! Very interesting.

@RobinGerhart 8 күн бұрын

Loved each town! Sears homes are amazing. Very beautiful each place! Thank you!

@soulbasedliving 8 күн бұрын

I'm in Pasadena California about half hour drive from Los Angeles. Nearby is a small town called Monrovia. Looks allot like these small towns and actually all the northern part of California is all small towns

@cookcrest 6 күн бұрын

If you're coming this way to Indiana make sure you stop down there at Holiday World you will not be disappointed

@JRP9306 8 күн бұрын

Good stuff as always

@emilyhubbard1510 8 күн бұрын

Great video as always!

@buddhagirl1 8 күн бұрын

thanks again Joe~It looks like the camera was pointed at the sky lot of the time. I appreciate your videos so much that after I watch them I feel as though I took a trip there myself.

@kkoegler 7 күн бұрын

Crazy. I've been following your channel for a while and now you cover the town I grew up in (I live in Austin, TX now) Very cool!

@gingertom2768 7 күн бұрын

As usual very informative Thank You

@nancysimpson4246 8 күн бұрын

The county courthouse is gorgeous hello Joe&Nic again thank you for your videos. I always learn something. I didn’t know before I watched it.❤ wow I never ever knew Sears made houses wow

@JoeandNicsRoadTrip 8 күн бұрын

Thanks so much!

@yawndave 7 күн бұрын

Hey there, happy first weekend of summer! Another nice ramble through small town America. I haven't driven that stretch of 66 for a long time, it's good to revisit it and revive some memories. I think one could make a really interesting video tour of county courthouses. As you've shown, they are often the most impressive buildings in town. (By the way "cast iron guts" -- is that an engineering term? 🙂) The Sears Catalog neighborhood...wouldn't it be cool if everything in the houses was from the catalog as well? Who else remembers the excitement of going through the Wish Books to pick what you wanted for Christmas? Until next time, happy trails!

@ritamcnabb5924 8 күн бұрын

Your videos are exceptional! We enjoy them alot and don't miss a single one. Looking forward to when you do Florida.... especially smaller coastal towns...the whole state! That would be awesome! Keep up the good work!

@JoeandNicsRoadTrip 8 күн бұрын

Just an FYI, we have done quite a few Florida videos, including a small town tour. They're on the channel!! :)

@misterhipster9509 8 күн бұрын

While traveling dog took sick, vet in Litchfield saved the day.

@RupanagudiRaviShankar 8 күн бұрын

simply beautiful rural landscape.

@NativeNYer 8 күн бұрын

Get ur kicks on route 66! That was a great road trip! The sears houses r awesome. Didn't know all the stuff u needed was in that package 2 build it, very cool! U and Nicole b safe

@mikewaller2341 6 күн бұрын

Excellent video as always

@conniecorbett474 7 күн бұрын

Loved this video!

@JoeandNicsRoadTrip 5 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@pattid1470 7 күн бұрын

I'm always looking for places to visit around me in Illinois.. I thank you for this as we will be visiting all these places in our motorhome next month..I also never heard of them and I am just 3 hrs from them..

@robertd..17 6 күн бұрын

Another excellent video!

@LReno-di9cm Күн бұрын

Southern Illinois is beautiful. Lots of history. National parks. Lakes....etc

@midwesternoutdoorsandnatur8272 5 күн бұрын

I’ve lived in western Illinois for 51 years. I’ve been all over the country and seen some beautiful places. It’s a great place to come home to. It’s fairly cheap living compared to many other states and I’ve always been fond of the changing seasons. It take a special kinda tough to live here though. Our winters get below zero and summers hot and humid, but the rolling hills and midwestern countryside are tough to beat. We were just in Estes park Colorado last week and it’s beautiful but so $$! I don’t know how folks do it without making near 7 digits a year.