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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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Double Dose of Mary Lincoln with Best-Selling Author/Biographer Lois Romano
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum 212 N 6th St, Springfield, IL, United StatesSPRINGFIELD – The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will offer a double dose of Mary Lincoln on Oct. 1 when best-selling author Lois Romano discusses her Mary Lincoln biography…
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Children’s Art Scavenger Hunt during Downtown Bloomington’s First Friday
Downtown Bloomington 115 E Washington St, Bloomington, IL, United StatesBLOOMINGTON, IL — Local artist galleries and studios will host a free Children’s Art Scavenger Hunt during Downtown Bloomington’s First Friday celebration on Friday, October 2, 2026, from 5:00 PM to…
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2026 Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference to be held in Springfield for Centennial
Springfield, IL Springfield, IL, United StatesCelebrating 100 Years. Elevating the Possibilities! Save the Date: October 8-10, 2026, Click Here to Register! Get ready — the 2026 Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference is taking the…
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The Last 100 Miles Festival: A Celebration of the Mother Road in Illinois
Southwest Illinois Route 66 IL, United StatesThere's a party brewing in southwest Illinois. Plan a weekend of festival fun along The Last 100 Miles of Route 66 Oct. 9-10. Local communities are pulling out all the stops to celebrate the centennial of the Mother Road and that includes lots of live music, food and Route 66 memories. Check out these great…
