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Featured Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Member
Lincoln, IL
Take a step back in time to the 1970's. Stay at Lincoln's newest Airbnb property. This unique building sits on the first alignment of historic Route 66. The first floor is a business while the second and third floor of the building are yours to enjoy. Enter through the private entrance and head up the stairs to the apartment which features 3 full bedrooms and 2 full and one 1/2 baths (one of which is the Master Bath). The kitchen is fully outfitted with everything you need to cook a meal, or order in from several local businesses. enjoy a meal around the dining room table or cozy up to the breakfast bar.
The Wedge
311 S. Logan St.
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 671-1691
Events on Illinois Route 66
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Route 66 Submerged: A Sunken Road. A Story Resurfaced.
Lake Springfield Marina 17 Waters Edge Blvd, Springfield, IL, United StatesStep 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 Springfield’s original Route 66 alignment, submerged when Sugar Creek was dammed in 1933. Guided by local storytellers this immersive journey blends history, nature, and narrative—offering…
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“Main Street of America” Route 66 Centennial Caravan
Illinois IL, United States"Main Street of America" Route 66 Centennial Caravan - bringing people together across 2,448 miles of the most famous road in the world. From California to Illinois on the Mother…
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Downtown Bloomington Farmers Market
Downtown Bloomington 115 E Washington St, Bloomington, IL, United StatesMarket Day is calling! The Downtown Bloomington Farmers’ Market is a vibrant, community-centered market that brings together local farmers, artisans, and small businesses in the heart of the city. Held…
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2026 Great Race Starting Point in Springfield
Old State Capitol 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL, United StatesThe 2026 Great Race starts in Springfield Illinois this year traveling Route 66 all the way to Pasadena California. the event kicks off at the Old State Capitol from 9:30am - 1pm. The race hits Main Street in Collinsville at 4pm and then will overnight there. The Great Race is an antique, vintage, and collector…
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Grand Relaunch Celebration of the Historic Windmill at the Mill Museum on Route 66
The Mill on 66 738 S. Washington St., Lincoln, IL, United StatesCome celebrate the grand relaunch of the Historic Windmill at the Mill Museum on Route 66 at 738 St. Washington St., Lincoln, Illinois on Saturday, June 20th, 2026 from 11…
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