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!

Featured Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Member

Countryside, IL

Located in Countryside, Illinois Harley-Davidson® is your premier Route 66 dealership. Visit us for all of your Harley-Davidson needs! We're Chicagoland's Route 66 dealership. Just 15 min from downtown Chicago in Countryside, IL. Visit us for all your Harley-Davidson needs.

The classic motorcycles on display date back to 1910. Vast amount of vintage memorabilia and photographs are showcased throughout the dealership. Illinois Harley-Davidson® has prevailed and premiered throughout the decades as a leading dealership serving tons of thousands of riders throughout Chicagoland and those traveling on Route 66.

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Illinois Harley-Davidson
9950 Joliet Rd.
Countryside, IL 60525
(708) 387-8750

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Events on Illinois Route 66

  • Route 66 Submerged: A Sunken Road. A Story Resurfaced.

    Lake Springfield Marina 17 Waters Edge Blvd, Springfield, IL, United States

    Step 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 Springfield’s original Route 66 alignment, submerged when Sugar Creek was dammed in 1933. Guided by local storytellers this immersive journey blends history, nature, and narrative—offering…

  • “Main Street of America” Route 66 Centennial Caravan

    Illinois IL, United States

    "Main Street of America" Route 66 Centennial Caravan - bringing people together across 2,448 miles of the most famous road in the world. From California to Illinois on the Mother Road! The complete tour is Friday, June 5th, 2026 - Wednesday, June 24th, 2026. The Illinois portion of the caravan is June 23rd & 24th,…

  • Carlinville Route 66 Jubilee

    Macoupin County Courthouse 201 E Main St, Carlinville, IL, United States

    Carlinville's Route 66 Jubilee is June 26, 2026, and the Historic Courthouse Lawn is going to be packed from Noon to 8:00 pm! Matching our 62626 zip, this festival features…