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Featured Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Member
Litchfield, IL
Pete Adam started the Ariston Café in nearby Carlinville in 1924. When the Mother Road was rerouted in 1929, Pete leased a new building in Litchfield. The Ariston’s great reputation for service, excellent food, and unbelievable desserts led Pete to relocate across the street in 1935 to his own building that still stands today. After three generations, the café is under new ownership of Martin and Kara Steffens, and Will and Michelle Law. The Ariston is said to be the oldest café on Route 66 and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006 and the Route 66 Hall of Fame.
Ariston Café
413 North Historic Route 66
(217) 324-2023
Litchfield, IL 62056
Events on Illinois Route 66
Springfield Lucky Horseshoes 2025 Schedule & Tickets Now on Sale
Robin Roberts Stadium 1415 N Grand Ave E., Springfield, IL, United StatesSpringfield, IL 12/12/24 – The Springfield Lucky Horseshoes are excited to announce their 2025 schedule, which kicks off on Tuesday, May 27th, when the Horseshoes host the Normal CornBelters at Robin Roberts Stadium. This marks the start of another thrilling summer of baseball in Springfield, as the Horseshoes look to build on their success and…
Blind Date with a Book
Doc's Just Off 66 133 South Second Street, Girard, United StatesBlind Date with a Book! Skip the awkward small talk—your perfect match is waiting for you between the covers! Join us for our Blind Date with a Book event, where…
Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday Celebration at the David Davis Mansion
David Davis Mansion 1000 Monroe Dr., Bloomington, IL, United StatesCelebrate Abraham Lincoln’s 215th birthday with a meet and greet with “President Lincoln” at the David Davis Mansion! At this free event, children and their families will get to meet Mr. Lincoln (portrayed by Randy Duncan), take pictures with him, and enjoy birthday cake at the home of one of Lincoln’s closest friends and political…
Curve Inn Big Game Sunday with Darts Tournament
The Curve Inn 3219 S. 6th Street Rd, Springfield, IL, United StatesThis Sunday is the Big Football Game, and Curve Inn will feature Free wings, chili, and hot dogs with toppings (while they last). Full sound on all 14 TVs. Drawings every quarter for prizes including gift card and Big Game Merchandise. Full kitchen till 9pm. Pre game with us with a $1,000 ADD MPRT Blind…
Lunch & Learn: Doing Oral Histories and the Bloomington-Normal Black History Project
McLean County Museum of History/Cruisin' with Lincoln 66 Visitors Center 200 N. Main Street, Bloomington, IL, United StatesBring your lunch and join us Join us for an engaging talk on doing oral histories and the Bloomington-Normal Black History Project during our Lunch & Learn on Thursday, February…