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'.

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Rt 66 Skyview Drive-In Theater

Litchfield, IL

The Sky View Drive-In opened in the spring of 1951 and has been in seasonal operation since. It is the last remaining original operating drive-in theatre on Route 66 in Illinois. Inducted, in 1998, into the Route 66 Association of Illinois Hall of Fame.

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Rt 66 Skyview Drive-In Theater
1500 North Historic Route 66
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-4451

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  • Route 66 Submerged

    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…

  • PaintFest in Normal

    PaintFest in Normal

    Normandy Village 1100 N. Beech Street, Normal, IL, United States

    Introducing PaintFest! A collaboration between Strong Towns Blono, Derp Enterprises, & Normandy Village made possible by support from BLICK Art Materials, VisitBN, and Town of Normal. Saturday, September 12 8:30am Artist…

  • Litchfield pickers market

    2026 Litchfield Pickers Market

    Downtown Litchfield 400 North State Street, Litchfield, IL

    The 2026 Litchfield Pickers Market returns on the second Sunday of each month, May to October, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. This popular regional market features a juried antique sale with live…

  • Dwight Harvest Days/Basset Bash & Waddle

    Dwight Harvest Days/Basset Bash & Waddle

    Downtown Dwight 417 W. Waupansie, Dwight, IL, United States

    Red, White, and Blue-Hundred Fifty Years! Welcome to Dwight Harvest Days, where we're combining our usual start-of-Fall fun with a special celebration of 250 years since the United States declared…

  • Pontiac Centennial Plaza Grand Opening

    Pontiac Centennial Plaza Grand Opening

    Downtown Pontiac 115 W. Howard, Pontiac, IL, United States

    Please join us at the grand opening of Centennial Plaza on Friday, September 18! Located behind the Historic Museum Complex, Centennial Plaza is a beautiful new community gathering space, and we…