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Featured Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Member
Springfield, IL
The Fountain on 66 is Springfield’s newest retro diner, serving up classic American favorites. Owner Tom Hart has opened his latest venture, which is in the old Sonrise Donuts location on South 9th Street (Route 66). Hart already owns and operates The Stadium Smokehouse Bar and Grill on Peoria Road, which is also located on Route 66 across from the Route 66 State Fairgrounds Experience.
The Fountain on 66
1101 South 9th Street
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 679-1020
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…
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,…
Toy Story 30 Years & Beyond at Litchfield Skyview Drive-In
Litchfield Skyview Drive-In 1500 Old Rte 66 N, Litchfield, IL, United StatesToy Story 30 Years & Beyond Movie Event continues this weekend at Litchfield Skyview Drive-In. Don't forget to come hungry and enjoy our concession stand! We have pizzas, hamburgers, chicken…
Route 66 Drive In Theater Weekend Double Features
Route 66 Drive In 1700 Recreation Dr, Springfield, IL, United StatesThis Weekend's Double Features at Route 66 Drive In Theater! Playing Friday, September 19 and Saturday, September 20 ● Open captioning is available on Friday nights. ● Gates open at…
Cimarron 615 at The Wildey Theatre
Wildey Theatre 252 North Main Street, Edwardsville, IL, United StatesNamed for the Poco classic “Rose of Cimarron” and Nashville’s 615 area code, every member of Cimarron 615 is a respected songwriter, accomplished singer and virtuosic instrumentalist. The band comprises Rick Lonow (Poco, Flying Burrito Brothers) drums/vocals/percussion; Jack Sundrud (Poco, Great Plains, Michael Johnson) bass/vocals; Michael Webb (Poco, Hank Williams, Jr.) keyboards/mandolin/accordion/vocals; Ronnie Gilbeau (Flying…