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Since 1926

Route 66 defined a remarkable era in our nation’s history – and it lives on today in Illinois' many Route 66 roadside attractions, museums, and restaurants – it's the shining ribbon of blacktop we call 'The Mother Road'.

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Novel Idea's Boardgamery

Granite City, IL

A one-of-a-kind place to meet friends for a great night of board game fun and some amazing coffee! Great selection of board games.

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Novel Idea's Boardgamery
1406 Niedringhaus Ave
Granite City, IL 62040

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  • Area 66 Haunted School Haunts

    Area 66 Haunted School Haunts

    Pink Elephant Antique Mall/Twistee Treat Diner 908 Veterans Memorial Dr., Livingston, IL, United States

    OCTOBER 2nd - OCTOBER 31st Fridays & Saturdays Only AREA 66 HAUNTED SCHOOL HAUNTS HOSTED BY: THE PINK ELEPHANT ANTIQUE MALL EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHT 7PM - 11PM |…

  • Geocoinfest 2026 in Romeoville

    Romeoville, IL , United States +1 more

    Geocoinfest is a FREE four-day event that celebrates geocaching and trackables. Meet other geocachers from all over the United States and the world, trade or purchase trackables, play in the geocoin poker challenge or learn about minting your own geocoin, trackable.

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  • Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Awards

    Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Awards

    Art Institute 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    Since 1994, the Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Awards has honored individuals, organizations, projects and programs whose work demonstrate a commitment to historic preservation. A generous grant from the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation enables Landmarks Illinois to present awards annually in various categories. The awards ceremony is held each fall. Join us November…

  • A Night of Poe at Inn at 835

    A Night of Poe at Inn at 835

    Inn at 835 835 S. 2nd St., Springfield, IL, United States

    A Night of Poe is a hauntingly immersive evening where Edgar Allan Poe's most famous tales come alive through immersive theater, live music, theatrical storytelling, and expertly crafted cocktails. Over…

  • Starship

    Illinois Route 66 Scenic Centennial Celebration & Concert

    Route 66 Motorheads Bar-Grill-Museum 600 Toronto Rd, Springfield, IL, United States

    STARSHIP Featuring Mickey Thomas to Headline Route 66 Centennial Celebration in Springfield  Legendary rock band STARSHIP Featuring Mickey Thomas will headline The Route 66 Centennial Celebration on November 11, 2026, at Route 66 Motorheads…