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Featured Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Member
Springfield/Sherman, IL
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 been hidden away, untouched and overgrown, for nearly 90 years. Initially part of the original stretch of Route 66, this segment was only in use for about a decade before the highway’s alignment changed.
Carpenter Park Route 66 Pavement
1 Carpenter Park Trail
217-789-2360
Events on Illinois Route 66
Events
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Downtown Bloomington First Friday: Artist Trading Cards at Downtown Galleries
Downtown Bloomington 115 E Washington St, Bloomington, IL, United StatesThe First Friday in March brings the annual release of Artist Trading Cards to many galleries in Downtown Bloomington. These cards are small, baseball card-sized, affordable original works of art…
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Lucky Leprechaun Historic Route 66 Flea Market St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Historic Route 66 Flea Market/Route 66 Diner/Kickstand Bar 3121 & 3123 W. Chain of Rocks Rd., Granite City, IL, United StatesJoin us at the Historic Route 66 Flea Market for a St. Patrick's Day celebration.
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Elkhart Historical Society – Route 66’s History & Future – Scott McCoy
Horsefeathers/Wild Hare Cafe 104 Governor Oglesby St, Elkhart, IL, United StatesThe 2026 calendar will give many an opportunity to “Get their Kicks on Route 66”, as part of the Mother Road’s 100th anniversary. To help begin the celebration, the Elkhart Historical…
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Chris Vallillo’s Forgottonia at The Eagle Theater in Partnership with The Pontiac Public Library
Eagle Performing Arts Center 319 N Plum St, Pontiac, IL, United StatesThe Pontiac Public Library has received a Creative Projects award from the Illinois Arts Council to bring the new show Forgottonia to the Eagle Center For The Performing Arts in Pontiac, IL on Saturday, March 21st, 2026. “We are thrilled to welcome Chris back to Pontiac for another unforgettable show. Forgottonia is a truly unique…
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Dedication Ceremony for Historic Route 66 New Starting Point at Navy Pier
Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesIn celebration of the 100th anniversary of Route 66, the City of Chicago will formally recognize Navy Pier as the starting point of the iconic roadway. “This move symbolizes how Route 66 continues to evolve while honoring its roots,” said Mayor Brandon Johnson. “From the shores of Lake Michigan to the shores of the Pacific…