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

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Click the Centennial logo to learn more about the upcoming Centennial and to purchase merchandise available only through the Byway and click the Experience logo to learn more about the Illinois State Fairgrounds Route 66 Experience!

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Wilmington, IL

Located just off Route 66, downtown Wilmington is home to an assortment of shops offering antiques, collectibles and other unique items, including Route 66 Antiques, Paraphernalia Antiques, Rick’s Relics, Sincerely Salli’s, The Flower Loft, Treasure Cove and much more.

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Events on Illinois Route 66

Museum Announces 30th Annual Evergreen Cemetery Walk to be Grand Finale

Evergreen Memorial Cemetery 302 E Miller St, Bloomington, IL, United States

Bloomington, IL – This October, actors will take their spots at center grave for the grand finale of the Evergreen Cemetery Walk. An annual tradition for the last three decades,…

Lincoln Memorial Garden Fall Harvest Festival

Lincoln Memorial Garden 2301 E Lake Shore Dr, Springfield, IL, United States

Enjoy live music, kids activities, vendors and more! Back By Popular Demand - The Crowd-pleasing Fairy Woodlands. Volunteers are crazy-busy collecting materials for Fall Harvest Festival attendees to turn into…

Grease Weekend at Litchfield Skyview Drive-In

Litchfield Skyview Drive-In 1500 Old Rte 66 N, Litchfield, IL, United States

Grease Movie Event with special guest appearances from stars of the movie - Barry Pearl (Doddy), Lorenzo Lamas (Tom), and Jamie Donnelly (Jan) - meet and greet from 5-8pm, followed…

Cherry and Jerry at Buzz Bomb Brewing Co.

Buzz Bomb Brewing 406 East Adams Street, Springfield, IL, United States

Ragtime era duo from St. Louis, Cherry and Jerry return to Buzz Bomb! Come back in time for some ragtime, early blues and jazz! Buzz Bomb Brewing offers many ongoing…

Litchfield Pickers Market – October 2024

Downtown Litchfield 400 North State Street, Litchfield, IL

The 2024 Litchfield Pickers Market returns on the second Sunday of each month, May to October, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. 2024 Final Date: October 13. Downtown Litchfield- 400 N. State St.…