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 Centennial & the Route 66 Experience

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

Featured Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Member

Normal, IL

Rader Family Farms is a 4th-generation family farm built on hard work, faith, and a love for agriculture. Our roots date back to 1935 when our family farm was known as the Plainview Guernsey Dairy Farm. For decades, our family milked cows and raised crops to feed our herd, with little going to market. Our dad, Lynn Rader, and his six younger siblings grew up on the farm, showing cows in 4-H and embracing the daily demands of dairy life.

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Rader Family Farms
1312 Ropp Road
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 454-6880

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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…

  • “Main Street of America” Route 66 Centennial Caravan

    Illinois IL, United States

    "Main Street of America" Route 66 Centennial Caravan - bringing people together across 2,448 miles of the most famous road in the world. From California to Illinois on the Mother…

  • Exit 82 Summer Festival

    Exit 82 Divernon/Auburn 14335 Frazee Rd, Divernon, IL, United States

    EXIT 82 SUMMER FESTIVAL… 4 malls, same Exit…. coming up July 24th, 25th & 26th. 15% OFF everything in the malls. Kids Events. Blackstone Giveaway. You won’t want to miss…

  • Carlinville Route 66 Jubilee

    Macoupin County Courthouse 201 E Main St, Carlinville, IL, United States

    Carlinville's Route 66 Jubilee is June 26, 2026, and the Historic Courthouse Lawn is going to be packed from Noon to 8:00 pm! Matching our 62626 zip, this festival features…