WHERE THE MOTHER ROAD BEGINS

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'.

Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway

Learn more about the Upcoming Byway Centennial Celebration & the Illinois Route 66 Experience at the State Fairgrounds

Featured Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Member

Litchfield, IL

The Sky View Drive-In opened in the spring of 1951 and has been in seasonal operation since. It is the last remaining original operating drive-in theatre on Route 66 in Illinois. Inducted, in 1998, into the Route 66 Association of Illinois Hall of Fame.

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Rt 66 Skyview Drive-In Theater
1500 North Historic Route 66
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-4451

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Events on Illinois Route 66

  • Route 66 Submerged: A Sunken Road. A Story Resurfaced.

    Lake Springfield Marina 17 Waters Edge Blvd, Springfield, IL, United States

    Step 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…

  • 2026 September Small Town Dreamers Market in Farmersville

    Farmersville City Park/Farmersville Square 513 Elevator St., Farmersville, IL, United States

    2026 Small Town Dreamers Market on the Square in Farmersville, IL Hosted by @shoptherootedhome “Let’s root for each other & watch each other grow.” 2026 Dates September 12th 9am-1pm Vendors-Live…

  • PaintFest in Normal

    Normandy Village 1100 N. Beech Street, Normal, IL, United States

    Introducing PaintFest! A collaboration between Strong Towns Blono, Derp Enterprises, & Normandy Village made possible by support from BLICK Art Materials, VisitBN, and Town of Normal. Saturday, September 12 8:30am Artist Load In 9:00am Live Painting Starts 10:00am-4:00pm PaintFest Open to the General Public (Free admission. No registration required.) Artist Vendors - 10:00am-4:00pm Bay Area Mexicana…

  • 2026 Litchfield Pickers Market

    Downtown Litchfield 400 North State Street, Litchfield, IL

    The 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…

  • Dwight Harvest Days/Basset Bash & Waddle

    Downtown Dwight 417 W. Waupansie, Dwight, IL, United States

    Red, White, and Blue-Hundred Fifty Years! Welcome to Dwight Harvest Days, where we're combining our usual start-of-Fall fun with a special celebration of 250 years since the United States declared…