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!
![IL Rt 66 Byway - State Fair Experience.LOGO[80999]](https://illinoisroute66.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IL-Rt-66-Byway-State-Fair-Experience.LOGO80999-1024x525.png "IL Rt 66 Byway - State Fair Experience.LOGO[80999]"){kind=logo}
Featured Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Member
Gillespie, IL
The Illinois Coal Museum in Gillespie is designed to stimulate appreciation for and knowledge of the role of coal mining in Illinois. Visitors can take a walk through the coal mining past but also have a look into the future of the industry. Located here is also Route 66 information and memorabilia available for the travelers.
Illinois Coal Museum at Gillespie
121 South Macoupin Street
Gillespie, IL 62033
(833) 228-8603
Events on Illinois Route 66
Shaping Downtown Springfield – A Community Conversation with DSI
Springfield YMCA 601 N. 4th St., Springfield, IL, United StatesWe need your input! Join Downtown Springfield Inc. for Shaping Downtown Springfield - A Community Conversation with DSI - a conversation about how we promote and market our individual downtown…
International Slow Art Day on Route 66 in Bloomington/Normal
The Hangar Art Co. 105 W Jefferson St, Bloomington, IL, United StatesSlow Art Day is an annual global event, founded in 2010, to help people slow down and discover the joy of art. In Bloomington-Normal there are 20 participating locations again…
Finally Firkin Springfest 2025
Obed and Isaac's Microbrewery & Eatery 500 S. 6th St., Springfield, United StatesSpringfield, IL – On Saturday, April 5th, 2025, Obed & Isaac’s Microbrewery will present the annual Finally Firkin Springfest, an exciting event dedicated to celebrating the craft and camaraderie of the local brewing community. This…
2025 American Historic Trades Summit
HIRE360 2540 S State St, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe second bi-annual national trades summit comes to Chicago this spring, April 7 - 9, 2025! Landmarks Illinois is proud to serve as the local partner or the upcoming conference…
Route 66 Centennial Summit at Joliet Area Historical Museum
Joliet Area Historical Museum 204 N Ottawa St, Joliet, IL, United StatesJoin Joliet Area Historical Museum for a dynamic gathering celebrating the past, present, and future of Illinois' iconic Route 66! The summit will feature insightful discussions, including a mayor's panel…