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!

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Worden, IL

Route 66 -Newly "BAR RESCUE" named and renovated - AMAZING "Speakeasy Atmosphere" Bar & Grill featuring Amazing Signature Food, Drinks, Slot Machines, 3x Pool Tables, Shuffleboard, Dart Boards, Pinball Machines, PacMan31games, Stage, Multiple TV Screens!

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Vitale's Hideaway Prohibition Bar & Grill & Gaming
7708 State Route 4
Worden, IL 62097

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Events on Illinois Route 66

  • 25th Annual Art Walk in Historic Downtown Bloomington

    Downtown Bloomington Art Galleries Center-Monroe-Main-Jefferson-Locust Streets, Bloomington, IL, United States

    Celebrating a Quarter of a Century of Art in Historic Downtown Bloomington! Thurs., Nov. 6 from 4 - 9 PMFri., Nov. 7 from 4 - 9 PMSat., Nov. 8 from…

  • The History of Renaissance featuring Annie Haslam and Jim McCarty

    Wildey Theatre 252 North Main Street, Edwardsville, IL, United States

    The History of Renaissance featuring Annie Haslam and Jim McCarty at The Wildey Theatre in Edwardsville. “An intimate discussion and visual presentation of the band’s extraordinary history followed by a…

  • Illinois Local 5th Annual Holiday Market on Small Business Saturday

    Illinois State Fairgrounds 801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield, IL, United States

    Join Illinois Local, an official American Express Neighborhood Champion, for the Illinois Local 5th Annual Holiday Market on Small Business Saturday, November 29, from 9 am to 4 pm. Entry…

  • Shop Small Business Saturday on Route 66 – The Pink Elephant Experience

    Pink Elephant Antique Mall/Twistee Treat Diner 908 Veterans Memorial Dr., Livingston, IL, United States

    🎁💗 Shop Small. Shop Fun. Shop the Pink Elephant! 💗🎁 Celebrate Small Business Saturday at the Pink Elephant Antique Mall in Livingston, Illinois — a one-of-a-kind Route 66 destination filled with antiques, nostalgia, and local flavor! Join us Saturday, November 29th for a full day of shopping, sweets, and small-town cheer. 🛍️ Mall & Mother…

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  • 2025 Staunton Holiday Walk

    Downtown Staunton 229 W Main St, Staunton, IL, United States

    Merry Christmas and Happy Ho-Ho-Holidays! The annual Holiday Walk will run from 4 to 8 p.m. on December 5 and will feature local businesses and vendors lining main street; the lighting of Duda Park, as well as a live nativity within Duda park; the inaugural lighting of the Staunton Christmas Tree; and the presentation of…