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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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Bicycle Illinois Route 66 Ride
Illinois Route 66 IL, United StatesBicycle Illinois is excited to introduce the Route 66 Ride, a new week-long cycling tour traveling from the St. Louis area to Chicagoland along the legendary Old Route 66. This tour is still in development, and registration is not yet open, but riders are encouraged to stay tuned for updates as plans continue to progress.…
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Tammi’s Treasures Antiques & More and Sweet Pea’s Antiques & More Fall Sale
Tammi's Treasures Antiques & More 490 Illinois Highway 104, Divernon, IL, United StatesTammi’s Treasures Antiques & More and Sweet Pea’s Antiques & More Fall Sale! Sept. 25-27 10% Off Everything! Register to win a tabletop Blackstone! Open Daily 10-5:30 Exit 82 Off I55 (Pawnee/Auburn)exit
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2026 International Route 66 Mother Road Festival
Downtown Springfield #1 Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL, United StatesThe 25th Annual Route 66 Mother Road Festival is September 25-27, 2026. The cars, the music, the fun and nostalgia that Route 66 has brought to generations will return for another year, rolling into historic downtown Springfield in September. Admission is FREE for spectators. The show is locally managed by Greg “Coop” and Sue Cooper,…
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Edwardsville Art Fair
Edwardsville's City Park 101 S. Buchanan St., Edwardsville, IL, United StatesThe Edwardsville Art Fair is an annual 3 day outdoor juried arts celebration presenting the work of approximately 100 talented local, regional, national, and international artists; local performing arts; live…
