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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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Route 66 Model Raceway

Elkhart, IL

Route 66 Model Raceway is a fully stocked hobby shop 1/24th 1/32nd scale slot car racing tri oval ,1/8 mile scale drag track - located in historic downtown Elkhart, IL.

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Route 66 Model Raceway
109 Governor Oglesby St.
Elkhart, IL 62634
(217) 971-6408

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Official Route 66 Gingerbread House Contest

Atlanta Public Museum 114 SW Arch Street, Atlanta, I, United States

The Annual Route 66 Gingerbread House Contest, Sponsored & Hosted by the Atlanta Public Museum during their Christmas in July event, will be held Saturday, June 21, 2025 – Sunday,…

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Carpenter Park Original Route 66 Pavement Ribbon Cutting

Carpenter Park Route 66 Pavement 1 Carpenter Park Trail, Springfield, IL, United States

Visit Springfield is excited to unveil a hidden gem from the past: the Carpenter Park Original Route 66 Pavement. Nestled beside the Sangamon River, this quarter-mile stretch of road has…

2025 Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series – Parker Barrow

North Mansion Park/Bicentennial Plaza 522 S. 5th St, Springfield, IL, United States

Dates for Levitt AMP Springfield 2025 are set. Starting on Thursday, May 29 - we will be back rocking the block with FREE live music, community and nonstop fun for…

Swamp Rats at Buzz Bomb Brewing Co.

Buzz Bomb Brewing 406 East Adams Street, Springfield, IL, United States

Swamp Rats takes intricate clawhammer banjo and blends it with a driving punk rhythm fronted by gritty & soothing harmonizing vocals. Some have said the music sounds like a type…

Chatham Jaycees 50th Annual Sweet Corn Festival

Chatham Community Park 698 S Park Ave, Chatham, IL, United States

The 50th Annual Chatham Sweet Corn Festival is July 18 & 19, 2025. Featuring Live music, food, vendors and children's activities. Featuring a big favorite, the Illinois Championship Cow Chip…