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 learn more about the upcoming Centennial and 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

Carlinville, IL

The Mother Road Antique Mall is located along Route 66 on the historic downtown Carlinville Square - the only round-about square on old Route 66 - with numerous vendors featuring antiques and collectibles of all shapes and sizes, in all price ranges. Owner Virginia Brown has been in the antique business for over 50 years and invites you to stop by Route 66’s prime destination for antiques and collectibles.

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Events on Illinois Route 66

Hat Burning at Docs

Doc's Just Off 66 133 South Second Street, Girard, United States

In this DIY event, you will be burning designs in to the hat of your choice! We offer wide brim fedoras, cowboy hats, and baseball hats. You can choose from…

3rd Thursday Twistee Treat Diner Car Cruise-In October 17th

Pink Elephant Antique Mall 908 Veterans Memorial Dr., Livingston, IL, United States

Come out every 3rd Thursday 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm May - October for our Twistee Treat Diner Car Cruise-Ins at the Pink Elephant Antique Mall complex. Free to enter…

Last Weekend of the Season at Litchfield Skyview Drive-In

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

All good things must come to an end and this season is no exception......We will be having our last weekend of the season on October 18-19 at the RT 66…