Learn more about the Upcoming Byway Centennial Celebration & the Illinois Route 66 Experience at the State Fairgrounds
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Featured Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Member
Williamsville, IL
Take a walk around Williamsville’s Downtown; stop, rest and enjoy the charm and nostalgia of what the area represents. Visit the interpretive signs depicting local history at the corners of Main and Pine Streets. The Northeast corner details local history about the Illinois Interurban Railway as well as Early Settlers and the first survey of the Village. Learn about how Williamsville was first named Benton. The Southwest corner details the Downtown Business District and Farm Community, as it was when Route 66, and the small towns along it, thrived. Enjoy a picnic on the Boulevard’s green space.
Historic Downtown Williamsville
Williamsville, IL 62693
(217) 566-3520
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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2026 Logan County Fair
Logan County Fairgrounds 1408 Short 11th St., Lincoln, IL, United StatesFun for the whole family and a wide variety of daily events. Music Night Concert, Fair Queen Pageant and all of your favorite Grandstand events! 2026 Music Night Presents: LAUREN…
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2026 Litchfield Pickers Market
Downtown Litchfield 400 North State Street, Litchfield, ILThe 2026 Litchfield Pickers Market returns on the second Sunday of each month, May to October, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. This popular regional market features a juried antique sale with live…
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Inside Out Accessible Art Family Activity Fair
Miller Park/Miller Park Zoo 1020 S Morris Ave, Bloomington, IL, United StatesArts & crafts activities will be provided by Inside Out Accessible Art (IOAA) and other community organizations. Face painting, temporary tattoos, a family scavenger hunt and hula hooping will also…
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2026 Illinois State Fair – Miles of Smiles
Illinois State Fairgrounds 801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield, IL, United StatesThe Illinois State Fair returns for 2026, August 13 - 23, with an all star concert lineup and with the theme of "Miles of Smiles". Grandstand Events (Gates open 1…