
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
Granite City, IL
Where the Open Road Meets the Open Fairway! The Golf Station story begins on the iconic Route 66, where a historic gas station once served travelers. In a nod to its rich past, the building has been lovingly renovated to house a cutting edge golf simulator business.
The Golf Station
2301 Madison Av.
Granite City, IL 62040
Events on Illinois Route 66

Javapalooza 2025
Edwardsville, Litchfield, Staunton, Granite City IL, United StatesTake the time to smell the coffee in southwest Illinois this fall. Javapalooza returns to coffee shops throughout the Great Rivers & Routes region Sept. 1 through Oct. 31, showcasing…

Docs September Monthly Summer Cruise-In
Doc's Just Off 66 133 South Second Street, Girard, United StatesThe September Monthly Summer Cruise-In at Docs Just Off 66 in Girard is coming right up - Shiny Rides & Soda Fountain Vibes! Join us at Docs Just Off 66 for our monthly Classic Car Cruise-Ins, where vintage rides, great food, and a love for Route 66 come together! Enjoy a fun evening filled with…

Collinsville Italian Fest 2025
Collinsville Historical Museum 406 West Main St., Collinsville, IL, United StatesEveryone is Italian in Collinsville during the annual Italian Fest Sept. 19-20. The festival takes place in Uptown Collinsville and is free to attend. Events include a Grape Stomp Contest, Bocce Ball Tournament, 5K Race, Parade along with free kids activities and live music. More than 30 food and drink vendors will also take part.…

Vitale’s Hideaway Comedy Night
Vitale's Hideaway 7708 State Route 4, Worden, IL, United StatesCome out to our Live Comedy show on September 20th! Every third Sat we have 4 new comedians come out and put on an amazing show!

2025 Route 66 Main Street Mingle Market
Virden on the Square 175 E Jackson, Virden, IL, United StatesWelcome to Route 66 Main Street Mingle Market: More than a Market, It's a Movement. Discover the heart and soul of Virden, Illinois, nestled along the iconic Old Route 66. Join us on the Fourth Saturday of the month, 9am-3pm from April to October. In the heart of Virden, the Route 66 Main Street Mingle…