Top Three Selfie Spots
Strike a Pose for the 'Gram
Pontiac is full of wonderful photo opportunities. From our one-of-a-kind Swinging Bridges and the Vermilion River flowing underneath to the historic Livingston County Courthouse and Downtown shopping district, you won’t run out of things to photograph. But where are the best selfie spots? We dug through piles of data, pictures we’ve been tagged in on social media, pictures we enjoy taking, and plenty of anecdotal evidence to compile the top three selfie spots in Pontiac.
Snap the Shield
Even if you haven’t been to Pontiac yet, you’ve probably seen an image of this mural. No trip to Pontiac is complete without a selfie in front of the world’s largest Route 66 Shield mural located on the rear of the Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame and Museum! This iconic mural is a selfie favorite for a reason. The bright, bold colors make everyone standing in front of it pop, and the bricks underneath are from the original Route 66 alignment through town. You can even drive your car onto those bricks today for a photo — make it a selfie with you AND your car!
A Presidential Portrait
Is there a more well-known public figure in the Land of Lincoln than Honest Abe himself? Abraham Lincoln has a rich history in Pontiac with nine Looking for Lincoln sites within just a few blocks of Downtown. But the one we want to highlight is the statue of young Abe on the Livingston County Courthouse square. Hold his hand and look admiringly into his eyes, marvel at how much taller he is than you (the statue is life size), or just smile because not many people can say they have a selfie with the nation’s greatest president.
Revved-Up Reels
Designed and painted by local artists, the Art Cars grace the Downtown sidewalks every summer. Aside from being nice to look at, they also make the perfect backdrop for a selfie! Hop into the driver’s seat and snap a selfie with a unique background all your friends will love.
