WHERE THE MOTHER ROAD BEGINS

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'.

Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway

Learn more about the Centennial & the Route 66 Experience

Click the Centennial logo to purchase merchandise available only through the Byway and click the Experience logo to learn more about the Illinois State Fairgrounds Route 66 Experience!

Featured Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Member

Carlinville, IL

Collected is known for it's mix of vintage and antique home decor. As a nod to it's apothecary history, they have also incorporated mercantile essentials including eco-friendly cleaning, self-care, coffee, snacks, games, and toys. Collected has become a carefully curated boutique featuring vintage & modern decor, local goods, and everyday provisions.

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Collected Boutique
122 East Side Square
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 299-1183

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Events on Illinois Route 66

Lincoln, Illinois Balloons Over 66 Weekend 2025

Downtown Lincoln 101 North Chicago St, Lincoln, IL, United States

Lincoln has had a long history with Hot Air Ballooning beginning with the Art and Balloon Festival that began in 1988. Later the Balloon Festival was separated from the Art Festival and continued on until 2017. In 2019, Balloons Over 66 began. As with the Art and Balloon Festival, balloon pilots travel from around the…

DESTIHL Brewery Oktoberfest Weekend 2025

DESTIHL Brewery 1200 Greenbriar Drive, Normal, IL, United States

Get ready to don your Lederhosen or Dirndl and get hyped for our annual Oktoberfest weekend at the Beer Hall! Our celebration will be jam-packed with Live Music, Activities, and…

Jambalaya Jazz with Frank Parker at Buzz Bomb Brewing Co.

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

Join local Springfield legend Frank Parker for a jazz jam night AND featuring jambalaya (and other food) from A Taste of Seoul! Buzz Bomb now has cocktails and wine in…

Hamel Route 66 Car and Bike Show

Hamel Park 10 Park Avenue, Hamel, IL, United States

This year's Hamel Route 66 Car and Bike Show will be Saturday September 13th, from 8am to 2pm. This will be a great event. All proceeds from the show go…

$20

Small Town Dreamers Market in Farmersville

Farmersville City Park/Farmersville Square 513 Elevator St., Farmersville, IL, United States

The Small Town Dreamers Market was founded in 2020 by Cassie & Brad Rovey, of The Rooted Home. "We were in the midst of renovations of the Opera House to…