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Featured Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Member
Springfield, IL
A beloved local donut institution since 1932, Mel-O-Cream is where classic donut lovers go for warm, handmade favorites like glazed rings, old-fashioned cake donuts, creamy long johns, and jam-filled bismarcks. Known for time-tested flavors and hometown charm, Mel-O-Cream is a must-visit for locals and visitors alike.
Mel-O-Cream Donuts
217 East Laurel Street
(217) 544-4644
3010 S. 6th St.
(217) 529-7708
525 North Grand Ave E
(217) 528-2303
Events on Illinois Route 66
Events
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Rare Mary Lincoln Dress on Display at Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum 212 N 6th St, Springfield, IL, United StatesSPRINGFIELD – One of the few surviving dresses worn by Mary Lincoln is now on display at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, offering visitors their first chance to see the fragile…
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Route 66: The Road That Takes You – Springfield Edition – A Photographic Exhibition by David J. Schwartz
The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space 623 E. Adams Street, Springfield, IL, United StatesRoute 66: The Road That Takes You — Springfield Edition is a photography exhibition by Lakewood, Ohio photographer David J. Schwartz, whose work was selected for the official USPS Route…
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Route 66 Eggstravaganza at The Twistee Treat Diner
Pink Elephant Antique Mall/Twistee Treat Diner 908 Veterans Memorial Dr., Livingston, IL, United StatesThe Route 66 Eggstravaganza at The Twistee Treat Diner is Sunday - March 29, 2026 from 1:30-4pm. Rain or shine event. ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT Twistee Treat Diner 908 Veterans…
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2026 Elkhart Historical Society Wildflower Nature Walks
Elkhart Cemetery - Gillett Chapel 8 Governor's Dr., Elkhart, IL, United StatesElkhart Illinois Historical Society Invites the Community to Spring Wildflower Walks on Elkhart Hill Spring comes alive on historic Elkhart Hill, and the Elkhart Illinois Historical Society warmly invites nature lovers of all ages to celebrate the season…
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Adults Only Easter Egg Hunt at The Twistee Treat Diner
Pink Elephant Antique Mall/Twistee Treat Diner 908 Veterans Memorial Dr., Livingston, IL, United StatesBring a Flashlight and your Friends for our Adult Easter Egg Hunt (Age 21+) at The Twistee Treat Diner. Bar-On-The-Yard, Food, Drinks & Prizes. Open at 6:30 pm, hunt starts at 8:00 pm or dark. $10 per person in advance. Advance Tickets Purchase Required. Tickets must be purchased by April 2nd. Tickets: https://twisteetreatadultegghunt2026.hytix.com.Limited 300 tickets…