The Landing Pad

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Home of the World Famous Gemini Giant 🚀 A must-stop destination for Route 66 travelers and nostalgia lovers 🚗

Open Thursday-Monday, 10am - 4pm
April-November 2026

We are proudly flying our Wilmington Wildcats flag (courtesy of the WHS Interact club) for the next couple months during...
09/03/2026

We are proudly flying our Wilmington Wildcats flag (courtesy of the WHS Interact club) for the next couple months during all game weeks for the Wilmington Football team! 🏈

💜GO CATS🎉

🐍🍔 NOW THAT WE HAVE YOUR ATTENTION… 👀Don’t forget to stop out TOMORROW, August 27 from 12–6 PM and make a day of it at t...
08/27/2026

🐍🍔 NOW THAT WE HAVE YOUR ATTENTION… 👀

Don’t forget to stop out TOMORROW, August 27 from 12–6 PM and make a day of it at the South Island for Food Trucks at the Giant! ☀️

🦎 FREE Reptile Show at 5 PM
🍔 Yummy eats from Bennett Curtis Catering
🚀 The Landing Pad is open for all your Gemini Giant & Route 66 souvenirs
🌳 AND the South Island is officially OPEN!

Grab some food, check out the Gemini Giant, explore the newly reopened South Island, and stick around for some reptile fun! 🐢🐍

Summer isn’t over yet — come hang out with us! 💚

We had a special visitor stop by The Landing Pad today! 👋✨Governor JB Pritzker made a stop in Wilmington to see what the...
08/26/2026

We had a special visitor stop by The Landing Pad today! 👋✨

Governor JB Pritzker made a stop in Wilmington to see what the Gemini Giant, The Landing Pad, and our community are all about! 💚

Wilmington Mayor Ben Dietz even sent him home with a Gemini Giant of his very own! 🤩

Thanks for stopping by, Governor Pritzker! We’re always proud to show off a little of what makes Wilmington and Route 66 so special. 🚀💫

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😎 We just restocked our tapestry bag collection! This time we also have messenger bags and travel organizer crossbody ba...
08/14/2026

😎 We just restocked our tapestry bag collection! This time we also have messenger bags and travel organizer crossbody bags available!

08/07/2026

🗓️It’s a brand new day for the Gemini Giant. And it’s almost fall🍁

🛑 Thanks to the Chicagoland Chapter of the North America Audi Club for stoping by The Landing Pad, and bringing some coo...
07/31/2026

🛑 Thanks to the Chicagoland Chapter of the North America Audi Club for stoping by The Landing Pad, and bringing some cool cars along with! We always welcome car clubs and groups of visitors, so make sure to stop by to shop and get pictures!

🚀 Thanks to the Wilmington Park District Kids Club Summer Camp for stopping by The Landing Pad! The kids got to learn al...
07/28/2026

🚀 Thanks to the Wilmington Park District Kids Club Summer Camp for stopping by The Landing Pad! The kids got to learn all about Route 66, Wilmington, and the Gemini Giant by our very own Mr. Austin!👨‍⚕️

🍭 Stop by The Landing Pad and check out our new candy selection! Everything from the Gemini Giant’s favorite (astronaut ...
07/28/2026

🍭 Stop by The Landing Pad and check out our new candy selection! Everything from the Gemini Giant’s favorite (astronaut ice cream), to Mike and Ike’s! Looking for a place to fuel up on candy? Come to The Landing Pad!🚀

All the friends for the Skinner Animal Clinic Bike & Pet Parade! Check out this Gemini Giant friend, Charlie that won fo...
07/25/2026

All the friends for the Skinner Animal Clinic Bike & Pet Parade! Check out this Gemini Giant friend, Charlie that won for best dressed pet! Wilmington Park District crew approves 🫶🏻🚀💚

The Landing Pad is BUSY today! They must have heard our wilmingtonilchamber employee of the month, Carole, is getting yo...
07/23/2026

The Landing Pad is BUSY today! They must have heard our wilmingtonilchamber employee of the month, Carole, is getting your Wilmingtoncatfishdays weekend and adventure started! Stop in and check out what we have, say hi to Carole and grab an ice cream from Cream Crunch N More from 3-6pm! Congrats Carole! Wilmington Park District is so proud of you and your hard work! 💚🚀🏆

Address

110 South Park Street, Unit C
Wilmington, IL
60481

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 6pm
Thursday 12pm - 6pm
Friday 12pm - 6pm
Saturday 12pm - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 6pm

Telephone

+18159262015

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