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Featured Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Member
Granite City, IL
Where the Open Road Meets the Open Fairway! The Golf Station story begins on the iconic Route 66, where a historic gas station once served travelers. In a nod to its rich past, the building has been lovingly renovated to house a cutting edge golf simulator business.
The Golf Station
2301 Madison Av.
Granite City, IL 62040
Events on Illinois Route 66

Javapalooza 2025
Edwardsville, Litchfield, Staunton, Granite City IL, United StatesTake the time to smell the coffee in southwest Illinois this fall. Javapalooza returns to coffee shops throughout the Great Rivers & Routes region Sept. 1 through Oct. 31, showcasing great brews, a Latte Art Competition and the popular Coffee Connoisseur giveaway. A total of 16 participating coffee shops will serve up a signature Javapalooza…

Hilda’s Annual Fall Festival
Hilda's Antique Mall 14266 Frazee Road, Divernon, IL, United StatesIt’s almost time for Hilda’s Annual Fall Festival. Hilda's Antique Mall is full of vintage antiques and collectibles including glassware, vinyl, metal signage, vintage lamps, plus so much more. You’ll love shopping our 20,000 sq. ft. mall where you’ll find something for everyone. Located off I-55 at Exit 82 in central Illinois. Just 10 minutes…

Nickorbobs Annual Fall Festival
Nickorbobs Home Gifts Antiques & Boutiques I-55 & Rt. 104, Exit 82, Divernon, United StatesIt’s almost time for Nickorbobs Annual Fall Festival. Nickorbobs Home Gifts Antiques & Boutiques is a locally owned business which opened in 1994. Nickorbobs consists of over 40 artist and business professionals who rent space inside our 16,000 sq. ft. mall, to display and sell their artistic crafts and merchandise. There are 89 shops for…

DESTIHL Brewery Oktoberfest Weekend 2025
DESTIHL Brewery 1200 Greenbriar Drive, Normal, IL, United StatesGet ready to don your Lederhosen or Dirndl and get hyped for our annual Oktoberfest weekend at the Beer Hall! Our celebration will be jam-packed with Live Music, Activities, and a mouthwatering array of German-themed food. Plus, we've got exclusive beer releases and delicious wine & beertails available all weekend long. This is the event…

Bolingbrook Jubilee & Pathways Parade & Fest
Bolingbrook Town Center 375 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesIt's time to celebrate our 60 year Anniversary! There will be concerts, food trucks, a car show, a parade where we honor our residents and so much more. Bolingbrook Town…