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Featured Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Member
Dwight, IL
Follow the Mother Road to great food at the Old Route 66 Family Restaurant in Dwight. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, this restaurant features homemade chili and soups and a variety of homemade entrees. Delivery and carry-outs available, and catering and banquets also. Stop by and choose from the selection of Route 66 souvenirs and keepsakes.
Old Route 66 Family Restaurant
105 South Old Route 66
Dwight, Illinois 60420
(815) 584-2920
Events on Illinois Route 66

Javapalooza 2025
Edwardsville, Litchfield, Staunton, Granite City IL, United StatesTake the time to smell the coffee in southwest Illinois this fall. Javapalooza returns to coffee shops throughout the Great Rivers & Routes region Sept. 1 through Oct. 31, showcasing…

Hilda’s Annual Fall Festival
Hilda's Antique Mall 14266 Frazee Road, Divernon, IL, United StatesIt’s almost time for Hilda’s Annual Fall Festival. Hilda's Antique Mall is full of vintage antiques and collectibles including glassware, vinyl, metal signage, vintage lamps, plus so much more. You’ll love shopping our 20,000 sq. ft. mall where you’ll find something for everyone. Located off I-55 at Exit 82 in central Illinois. Just 10 minutes…

Nickorbobs Annual Fall Festival
Nickorbobs Home Gifts Antiques & Boutiques I-55 & Rt. 104, Exit 82, Divernon, United StatesIt’s almost time for Nickorbobs Annual Fall Festival. Nickorbobs Home Gifts Antiques & Boutiques is a locally owned business which opened in 1994. Nickorbobs consists of over 40 artist and business professionals who rent space inside our 16,000 sq. ft. mall, to display and sell their artistic crafts and merchandise. There are 89 shops for…

Fall Open House at The Rooted Home
The Rooted Home 516 Elevator Street, Farmersville, IL, United StatesFALL OPEN HOUSE AT THE ROOTED HOME Friday, September 12th: 11AM–6PMSaturday, September 13th: 9AM–3PM FALL INTO THE ROOTED HOME Free seasonal wreath with $50 purchase or more *1 per cust. Giveaways & a special gift basket drawing DIY Workshops September Specials – 20% OFF wall décor, florals & greenery, and home fragrances (in-store only, some exclusions apply) Shop: Home décor Greenery…

DESTIHL Brewery Oktoberfest Weekend 2025
DESTIHL Brewery 1200 Greenbriar Drive, Normal, IL, United StatesGet ready to don your Lederhosen or Dirndl and get hyped for our annual Oktoberfest weekend at the Beer Hall! Our celebration will be jam-packed with Live Music, Activities, and…