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Since 1926

Route 66 defined a remarkable era in our nation’s history – and it lives on today in Illinois' many Route 66 roadside attractions, museums, and restaurants – it's the shining ribbon of blacktop we call 'The Mother Road'.

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The Inn at 835 Boutique Hotel

Springfield, IL

This elegantly restored 1909 apartment building is the only lodging facility in Springfield listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Thirteen guest suites and attached event space all reflect the original history of the building. Just blocks south of the Illinois Capitol Building.

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Inn at 835 Boutique Hotel
835 South 2nd Street
Springfield, IL 62704
(888) 523-4466

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  • Javapalooza 2025

    Javapalooza 2025

    Edwardsville, Litchfield, Staunton, Granite City IL, United States

    Take the time to smell the coffee in southwest Illinois this fall. Javapalooza returns to coffee shops throughout the Great Rivers & Routes region Sept. 1 through Oct. 31, showcasing…

  • Illinois Grande Prairie

    How the Illinois Grande Prairie Helped Save the World from Hunger – Janet Roney

    Elkhart Christian Church Fellowship Community Center 206 S. Gillett St., Elkhart, IL, United States

    The Elkhart Historical Society is excited to introduce Janet Roney as the featured guest speaker for our Friday, October 24, 2025 dinner lecture program. Janet is a multi-faceted individual with a background steeped in history, farming and writes a column for her local paper. She is an accomplished artist as well. Her realistic and detailed watercolors,…

  • AREA 66 HAUNTED SCHOOL

    Area 66 Haunted School at The Pink Elephant Antique Mall

    Pink Elephant Antique Mall/Twistee Treat Diner 908 Veterans Memorial Dr., Livingston, IL, United States

    Dare to enter the spookiest school in town! Area 66 Haunted School brings chills, thrills, and hair-raising scares every Friday and Saturday night throughout October 3rd - November 1st. From…

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  • Route 66 Main Street Mingle

    2025 Route 66 Main Street Mingle Market

    Virden on the Square 175 E Jackson, Virden, IL, United States

    Welcome to Route 66 Main Street Mingle Market: More than a Market, It's a Movement. Discover the heart and soul of Virden, Illinois, nestled along the iconic Old Route 66.…

  • Abe’s Haunted Hollow at ALPLM

    Abe’s Haunted Hollow at ALPLM

    Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum 212 N 6th St, Springfield, IL, United States

    SPRINGFIELD – Spooky fun takes center stage at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum on Saturday, Oct. 25, when the museum transforms into Abe’s Haunted Hollow, a Halloween wonderland…