Welcome to the official website for the Launching Pad Restaurant, home to the Gemini Giant on historicRoute 66 in Wilmington, Illinois! After a two-year restoration* we are now open as a restaurant, gift and travel shop, Mini Americana Museum and host for Grief Anonymous support group meetings. Come see us!
The Launching Pad
- Pizza
- Hotdogs
- Sandwiches
- Salads
- Milkshakes
Launching Pad E-shop
Bobble Head $ 23.66
Steel Magnet $ 9.66
Route 66 Passport $ 9.99
Magnet- Red & Silver Gemini Giant $ 5.66
We are very excited to have Gemini Giant merchandise available online! We ship worldwide! Thank you for your support!
Our Story
Hello and Welcome to the Official Website for the Launching Pad Drive-in, Home to the Iconic Gemini Giant on Route 66 in Wilmington, Illinois!
Our business partners
illinoisroute66.org Where the Mother Road begins
www.HeritageCorridorCVB.com CVB and Illinois Office of Tourism
www.route66magazine.com Subscribe to Route 66 Magazine Today!
www.enjoyillinois.com The Official Website of the Illinois Office of Tourism
www.365on66.com We are dedicated to promote and showcase the businesses that are along the world famous Route 66
griefresourcenetwork.com
griefanonymous.com
www.RoadtoRock.org