WHERE THE MOTHER ROAD BEGINS

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'.

Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway

Learn more about the Upcoming Byway Centennial Celebration & the Illinois Route 66 Experience at the State Fairgrounds

Featured Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Member

Springfield, IL

Knight’s Action Park opened in 1930 as a golf driving range by George Knight Sr. It has evolved into a diverse family fun park with water slides, wave pool, go karts, pedal boats, bumper boats, miniature golf courses, batting cages and more.

Restored in 2002 as the Route 66 Drive-In, it now shows double features on Weekends April and May then nightly from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day and on weekends through October. The drive-in is located right next to Knight’s Action Park.

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Knight’s Action Park & Splash Kingdom
1700 Recreation Drive
Springfield, IL 62711
(217) 546-8881

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Events on Illinois Route 66

  • Route 66 Submerged: A Sunken Road. A Story Resurfaced.

    Lake Springfield Marina 17 Waters Edge Blvd, Springfield, IL, United States

    Step aboard Route 66 SUBMERGED, a 45-minute interpretive boat tour on Lake Springfield that reveals a hidden chapter of America’s most iconic highway. Beneath the surface lies a stretch of…

  • Route 66: Main Street of America – Motorheads in Springfield IL

    Route 66 Motorheads Bar-Grill-Museum 600 Toronto Rd, Springfield, IL, United States

    Celebrate the centennial of a truly legendary highway with a special screening of ROUTE 66: THE MAIN STREET OF AMERICA—a powerfully moving new feature-length documentary that follows the road, sharing unforgettable…

  • Route 66: Main Street of America – Skyview Drive In, Litchfield IL

    Litchfield Skyview Drive-In 1500 Old Rte 66 N, Litchfield, IL, United States

    Get your kicks on Route 66 with an awesome movie about the Mother Road From the mind of John Paget, come out to the Drive-In to see "Route 66 The Main Street of America" a chronicle depicting and showcasing Route 66. From their website: Route 66: The Main Street of America will premiere as a…

  • 2026 September Small Town Dreamers Market in Farmersville

    Farmersville City Park/Farmersville Square 513 Elevator St., Farmersville, IL, United States

    2026 Small Town Dreamers Market on the Square in Farmersville, IL Hosted by @shoptherootedhome “Let’s root for each other & watch each other grow.” 2026 Dates September 12th 9am-1pm Vendors-Live Music-Food We are located just a couple minutes off of I-55, exit 72, on Farmersville’s charming square. You will find us on Elevator St right…