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Featured Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Member
Springfield, IL
Located in an historic mansion and carriage house – just steps from the Lincoln Home National Historic Site, this locally owned establishment features an array of microbrews made on site, along with a great menu of delicious eats. There’s a beautiful outside patio for enjoying warm evenings in this historic district. This is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike.
Obed & Isaac’s Microbrewery & Eatery
500 South Sixth Street
Springfield, IL 62701
(217) 670-0627
Events on Illinois Route 66
Events
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Join Heritage Corridor Destinations for the Unveiling of a New Roadside Attraction at Chicagoland Speedway
Chicagoland Speedway 500 Speedway Blvd, Joliet, IL, United StatesIn celebration of the Route 66 Centennial, Chicagoland Speedway and Route 66 Raceway will be unveiling a new roadside attraction for the 2026 season this Tuesday, May 12th! Tuesday, May 12 | Weather Permitting 5:30-9 AM |…
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Celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of the Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower!
Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower in Hartford 435 Confluence Tower Dr., Hartford, IL, United StatesIt's time to celebrate the grand re-opening of the Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower in Hartford! After completing a multi-million renovation, the Village of Hartford and Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau…
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ALPLM ‘Pillars of Democracy’ Women’s Role in Democracy Art Exhibit Opens May 15
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum 212 N 6th St, Springfield, IL, United StatesSPRINGFIELD – An art exhibition celebrating women’s vital role in democracy – and the hard work it took to get there – opens May 15 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum with a presentation…
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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 Main Street Mingle in Virden
Virden on the Square 175 E Jackson, Virden, IL, United StatesMain Street Mingle season is officially ready for vendor sign-ups — and trust us, this year is going to be BIG. With themed events, our Renaissance edition, and the massive…