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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.
Illinois Harley-Davidson
9950 Joliet Rd.
Countryside, IL 60525
(708) 387-8750
Events on Illinois Route 66
Events
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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 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…
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“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…
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Lincoln Presidential Library Welcomes Author of ‘Presidential Road Trips’
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum 212 N 6th St, Springfield, IL, United StatesSPRINGFIELD – Summer is the season for road trips, and America’s 250th birthday is a great time to dig into presidential history. So don’t miss a chance to hear from the author…
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Carlinville Route 66 Jubilee
Macoupin County Courthouse 201 E Main St, Carlinville, IL, United StatesCarlinville'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…
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There’s No Place Like Brooklyn Reunion & Historic Route 66 Sign Unveiling
Brooklyn IL 519 Madison St, Brooklyn, IL, United StatesCelebrate history in Brooklyn! Join us for the official unveiling of our new Route 66 brown signs. Experience a historic moment as we honor the Mother Road's enduring legacy, and…