But then you’d miss the “new” Capitol, horseshoe sandwiches, the Route 66 experience and cozy dogs. John McGivern and Emmy Fink didn’t miss any of it, so come along for their visit. 01/18/2024 ...

Meanwhile, the Cozy Dog Drive-In along Route 66 in Springfield, Illinois claims to have the "original hot dog on a stick" — it happened after co-founder Ed Waldmire tried a baked corn dog ...