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Featured Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Member
Lincoln, IL
For decades, Abe’s along Route 66 in downtown Lincoln has been a place where sweet memories are made. From freshly popped caramel corn to nostalgic treats and unique gifts, every visit feels like stepping into a warm, familiar tradition. Abe’s Carmelcorn Shoppe is proudly owned by Michael Simonson, who is carrying forward the tradition of handcrafted caramel corn with the help of his daughter, Anastin. With a warm welcome from the Lincoln community and longtime Abe’s customers, Michael is committed to keeping the shop’s beloved legacy alive.
Abe’s Carmelcorn Shoppe
117 North Kickapoo Street
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4564
Events on Illinois Route 66
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Soup r Bowl Bash at The Curve Inn Plus Dart Tourney
The Curve Inn 3219 S. 6th Street Rd, Springfield, IL, United StatesSoup r Bowl Bash at The Curve Inn Plus Dart Tourney! The fun starts on Sunday, February 8th at 2pm at The Curve! Our annual dart tournament with $1,000 add.…
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Route 66 Flea Market 1st Annual Chocolate Crawl
Historic Route 66 Flea Market/Route 66 Diner/Kickstand Bar 3121 & 3123 W. Chain of Rocks Rd., Granite City, IL, United StatesMark your Valentine's Day Calendar - come join in the fun in Granite City! Start out at the Historic Route 66 Diner to pick up your passport book of vendors…
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Bolingbrook Arbor Day and Celebration of Trees
Bolingbrook Town Center 375 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesOur annual Arbor Day and Celebration of Trees event is scheduled for Saturday, April 25th, 2026 from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm at the Village of Bolingbrook Village Hall, 375 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook, IL 60440. The Arbor Day event has been a Village of Bolingbrook annual tradition that offers the residents of Bolingbrook environmental and conservation awareness, expert planting advice,…
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Joliet Slammers Baseball Team Historic Exhibition – Centennial Kick-off Celebration at Old Joliet Prison
Old Joliet Prison 1125 Collins St, Joliet, IL, United StatesThe Joliet Area Historical Museum, in coordination with the City of Joliet, announced today that the Joliet Slammers will take the field for a one-of-a-kind Frontier League exhibition game inside…
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2026 Illinois Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor Festival
Joliet Area Historical Museum 204 N Ottawa St, Joliet, IL, United StatesThis two-day festival, May 2nd & 3rd, 2026, is all about family fun on the most famous two-lane highway in America - Route 66. Sponsored by the fifteen communities which make up the 100-mile linear museum from Joliet to Bloomington, the annual festival invites everyone to experience the good life in the slow lane. Each…