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'.

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Vitale's Hideaway Prohibition Bar & Grill & Gaming

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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  • Journey from the Heart

    Journey from the Heart at Route 66 Motorheads

    Route 66 Motorheads Bar-Grill-Museum 600 Toronto Rd, Springfield, IL, United States

    Journey from the Heart is coming to Springfield, IL to Route 66 Motorheads Bar & Grill, Museum, and Entertainment Complex on Friday, November 14th, 2025 from 6-11pm. Join Shareen Ann…

  • Alive! on 66 Holiday Open House

    Alive! on 66 Holiday Open House

    Alive! on 66 600 Toronto Rd, Springfield, IL, United States

    Alive! on 66 will be turned into a winter wonderland! ❄️ On Saturday, November 15 from 10am-4pm, shop our specials while you soak in the smells of fresh evergreen, wreaths…

  • Rezzin8 at Curve Inn

    Rezzin8 debut in Springfield, IL

    The Curve Inn 3219 S. 6th Street Rd, Springfield, IL, United States

    Rezzin8 debut in Springfield, IL - WOO HOO! Come & party with us! We want to see your dance moves!! Bringing to the stage, today’s Pop dance music by Dua…

  • History Of Renaissance

    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

    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…