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Featured Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Member
Dwight, IL
This historic 1933 filling station is identified as the longest operating gas station along Route 66. It dispensed fuel for 66 continuous years until 1999. After major restoration work, the building reopened as a Route 66 visitor center in May 2007. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2001. It features an outdoor digital audio player for visitors.
Ambler/Becker Texaco Station
417 West Waupansie Street
Dwight, Illinois 60420
(815) 584-3077
Events on Illinois Route 66
Events
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Dosvidanya Day 2026
DESTIHL Brewery 1200 Greenbriar Drive, Normal, IL, United StatesDESTIHL Dosvidanya Day Release Party returns on Saturday, February 21st! Dosvidanya, our award-winning Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout, has earned top honors at the Great American Beer Festival, the Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged Beer, and recognition as a Best Beer in Illinois. All 2026 Dosvidanya variants are available exclusively at this event and will not be…
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Decade of Decadence The Ultimate 80’s Rock Party at Route 66 Motorheads LIVE in the Motordome
Route 66 Motorheads Bar-Grill-Museum 600 Toronto Rd, Springfield, IL, United StatesSPRINGFIELD — ARE YOU READY TO ROCK?! The Ultimate 80s Rock Party returns to Route 66 MotorHeads Bar & Grill, Museum & Entertainment Complex for another massive night inside the…
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Downtown Bloomington First Friday: Artist Trading Cards at Downtown Galleries
Downtown Bloomington 115 E Washington St, Bloomington, IL, United StatesThe First Friday in March brings the annual release of Artist Trading Cards to many galleries in Downtown Bloomington. These cards are small, baseball card-sized, affordable original works of art…
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Lucky Leprechaun Historic Route 66 Flea Market St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Historic Route 66 Flea Market/Route 66 Diner/Kickstand Bar 3121 & 3123 W. Chain of Rocks Rd., Granite City, IL, United StatesJoin us at the Historic Route 66 Flea Market for a St. Patrick's Day celebration.
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Elkhart Historical Society – Route 66’s History & Future – Scott McCoy
Horsefeathers/Wild Hare Cafe 104 Governor Oglesby St, Elkhart, IL, United StatesThe 2026 calendar will give many an opportunity to “Get their Kicks on Route 66”, as part of the Mother Road’s 100th anniversary. To help begin the celebration, the Elkhart Historical Society’s first dinner lecture of the year, will be held on Friday, March 20th, at Horsefeather’s Wild Hare Café – doors open at 5 p.m.,…