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Featured Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Member
Springfield, IL
Knight’s Action Park opened in 1930 as a golf driving range by George Knight Sr. It has evolved into a diverse family fun park with water slides, wave pool, go karts, pedal boats, bumper boats, miniature golf courses, batting cages and more.
Restored in 2002 as the Route 66 Drive-In, it now shows double features on Weekends April and May then nightly from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day and on weekends through October. The drive-in is located right next to Knight’s Action Park.
Knight’s Action Park & Splash Kingdom
1700 Recreation Drive
Springfield, IL 62711
(217) 546-8881
Events on Illinois Route 66
Events
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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…
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“Route 66: Main Street of America” Documentary Film by John Paget World Premier in Illinois
Illinois Route 66 IL, United StatesRoute 66: The Main Street of America will premiere as a moving celebration: a cross-country film screening tour down Historic Route 66. Partnering with local entities along the historic highway (Main Street…
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Fairytale Flea Market at Historic Route 66 Flea Market
Historic Route 66 Flea Market 3123 W Chain of Rocks Rd, Granite City, IL, United StatesA bit of Renaissance on Route 66 at Historic Route 66 Flea Market: Returning to the Renaissance for our second year! FREE ENTRY! Come see the Fairy Queen and follow the clues of her Quest to earn your place as a Knight of the Court! The Kingdom of the Broken Crown will also be there…
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Route 66 Centennial Parking Lot Party Ryburn Place at Sprague’s Super Service
Sprague's Super Service 305 Pine Street, Normal, IL, United StatesYou are invited to Ryburn Place at Sprague's Super Service, 305 Pine Street in Normal (now rescheduled after the previous rain out date)! Join us 6-9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept.…
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Route 66: The Main Street of America Documentary At Eagle Theater
Eagle Performing Arts Center 319 N Plum St, Pontiac, IL, United StatesCelebrate the centennial of a truly legendary highway with a special screening of ROUTE 66: THE MAIN STREET OF AMERICA—a powerfully moving new feature-length documentary that follows the road, sharing unforgettable stories of the people and towns we meet along the way. From unexpected roadside attractions to revitalized main streets, each encounter reveals communities finding…