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…

  • Fairytale Flea Market at Historic Route 66 Flea Market

    Historic Route 66 Flea Market 3123 W Chain of Rocks Rd, Granite City, IL, United States

    A bit of Renaissance on Route 66 at Historic Route 66 Flea Market: Returning to the Renaissance for our second year! FREE ENTRY! Come see the Fairy Queen and follow…

    Free
  • Route 66 Centennial Parking Lot Party Ryburn Place at Sprague’s Super Service

    Sprague's Super Service 305 Pine Street, Normal, IL, United States

    You are invited to Ryburn Place at Sprague's Super Service, 305 Pine Street in Normal (now rescheduled after the previous rain out date)! Join us 6-9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5 for a Route 66 Centennial Parking Lot Party featuring the rockabilly stylings of Union Avenue. Ryburn Place Gifts and Gab will be open for…

  • Route 66: The Main Street of America Documentary At Eagle Theater

    Eagle Performing Arts Center 319 N Plum St, Pontiac, 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…