@ducksontiktok: Did you know Braidwood was once the macaroni capital of the world—and sits right on historic Route 66? 🍝🚗🍦 Stopping under the Route 66 Centennial pavilion to uncover Braidwood's wild history: Braidwood Lake: A massive 2,600-acre hidden gem just one mile away, ranked among the top fishing lakes in the entire state of Illinois. The Polk-A-Dot Drive-In: A legendary 1950s Route 66 classic located right across the street, drawing travelers from all over the world for its famous turtle sundaes. The Macaroni Capital: Braidwood once held the title of the macaroni capital of the world! The Coal Mining Tragedy: Just a few miles away, an 1883 mine flood disaster took the lives of 74 men and boys—some as young as 13 years old. Looks like our next stop has to be the Braidwood History Museum—and definitely a turtle sundae across the street! 🍨🏛️✨