Learn more about the Upcoming Byway Centennial Celebration & the Illinois Route 66 Experience at the State Fairgrounds
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Featured Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Member
Williamsville, IL
Take a walk around Williamsville’s Downtown; stop, rest and enjoy the charm and nostalgia of what the area represents. Visit the interpretive signs depicting local history at the corners of Main and Pine Streets. The Northeast corner details local history about the Illinois Interurban Railway as well as Early Settlers and the first survey of the Village. Learn about how Williamsville was first named Benton. The Southwest corner details the Downtown Business District and Farm Community, as it was when Route 66, and the small towns along it, thrived. Enjoy a picnic on the Boulevard’s green space.
Historic Downtown Williamsville
Williamsville, IL 62693
(217) 566-3520
Events on Illinois Route 66
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Route 66 Submerged: A Sunken Road. A Story Resurfaced.
Lake Springfield Marina 17 Waters Edge Blvd, Springfield, IL, United StatesStep 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…
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2026 Illinois State Fair – Miles of Smiles
Illinois State Fairgrounds 801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield, IL, United StatesThe Illinois State Fair returns for 2026, August 13 - 23, with an all star concert lineup and with the theme of "Miles of Smiles". Grandstand Events (Gates open 1 hour prior to the show) - The 2026 Illinois State Fair features a diverse lineup of evening performances, with tickets available for purchase: Aug 14:…
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Downtown Pontiac Cruise Nights
Downtown Pontiac 115 W. Howard, Pontiac, IL, United StatesGet ready for another unforgettable season of Downtown Pontiac Cruise Nights 2026! Join us as we celebrate the Route 66 & Pontiac Car Centennial with a full lineup of special features and themed nights you won’t want to miss. Car lovers are invited to cruise into Downtown Pontiac (vehicle entry at the corner of Mill…
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Route 66 Centennial Parking Lot Party
Sprague's Super Service 305 Pine Street, Normal, IL, United StatesYou are invited to Ryburn Place at Sprague's Super Service, 305 Pine Street in Normal. Join us 6-9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15 for a Route 66 Centennial Parking Lot Party featuring the rockabilly stylings of Union Avenue. Ryburn Place Gifts and Gab will be open for shopping, check out our brand new Route 66…
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Route 66: The Main Street of America Documentary At Eagle Theater
Eagle Performing Arts Center 319 N Plum St, Pontiac, IL, United StatesCelebrate the centennial of a truly legendary highway with a special screening of ROUTE 66: THE MAIN STREET OF AMERICA—a powerfully moving new feature-length documentary that follows the road, sharing unforgettable stories of the people and towns we meet along the way. From unexpected roadside attractions to revitalized main streets, each encounter reveals communities finding…