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 Centennial & the Route 66 Experience

Click the Centennial logo to purchase merchandise available only through the Byway and click the Experience logo to learn more about the Illinois State Fairgrounds Route 66 Experience!

Featured Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Member

Springfield, IL

The Curve Inn opened on Route 66 in 1945. Owners Ray & Ami Merchant purchased The Curve Inn November 15th, 2002. Nominated for the best overall bar several years in a row, The Curve Inn hosts many local, regional and national acts in their state of the art beer garden stage. We hope you can stop in and visit us, for lunch, for our happy hours, darts, live music, karaoke and live gaming.

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Curve Inn
3219 South Sixth Street Road
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-5806

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Events on Illinois Route 66

Springfield Lucky Horseshoes 2025 Schedule & Tickets Now on Sale

Robin Roberts Stadium 1415 N Grand Ave E., Springfield, IL, United States

Springfield, IL 12/12/24 – The Springfield Lucky Horseshoes are excited to announce their 2025 schedule, which kicks off on Tuesday, May 27th, when the Horseshoes host the Normal CornBelters at…

Revel In Red at Motorheads

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

Revel In Red is BACK at Motorheads!! Sometimes, you don't know what you've been missing until it's right in front of you. This may just be the case with Revel…

Winter Seed Sowing at Kidzeum

Kidzeum of Health and Science 412 East Adams Street, Springfield, IL, United States

Join us at Kidzeum on Jan. 18 from 10:30am-2pm, for Winter Seed Sowing! On Saturday, January 18th, we'll be learning all about plant life during the wintertime and beginning to…

Matt Woods Live at Buzz Bomb Brewing Co.

Buzz Bomb Brewing 406 East Adams Street, Springfield, IL, United States

His Americana-Country music might make you cry but his Southern Rock songs will get you stompin' your feet and dancing, on Saturday January 18th at 8pm. Matt Woods is a…

Justin Moyar Live at Buzz Bomb Brewing Co.

Buzz Bomb Brewing 406 East Adams Street, Springfield, IL, United States

Justin Moyar brings his one man blues and jazz looping experience to Buzz Bomb! Combined with soul shredding harmonica solos and great songwriting, he creates an engaging and fun show.…