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

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Bloomington, IL

Located in the heart of historic downtown Bloomington, IL The Hangar Art Co. is a local gallery that showcases a diverse and ever changing curation of local and regional artist. Founded in 2020 by 3 local artist, The Hangar Art Co. was meant to offer a larger space for the art community to showcases all types of works for purchase including paintings, sculptures & photography, offering many options in sizes and prices. The Hangar Art Co. is kid friendly, pet friendly, and veteran owned.

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Events on Illinois Route 66

Logan County Spring Pickers Market

Logan County Fairgrounds 1408 Short 11th St., Lincoln, IL, United States

The Logan County Spring Pickers Market will be held on April 27/28 from 10am-4pm at the Logan County Fairgrounds. Come pick to your pleasure and celebrate the Wizard of Oz's…

Colorado Byway National Byways Symposium

Colorado Byway Alamosa, CO, United States

Byway Leaders, Byway State Coordinators, Byway Consultants - All are invited to attend the Colorado Byway Symposium, May 1-4, 2024. Registration is limited to 200 participants. Deadline to register is April 10. Link to registration and information: https://www.colorado-byways-symposium-2024.com/ Byways Symposium Highlights: Byway delegation from Japan and its Colorado Byways relationship Presentations on: Placemaking; Partnerships; Protection; Promotion Byway Awards…

2024 Illinois Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor Festival

Joliet Area Historical Museum 204 N Ottawa St, Joliet, IL, United States

This two-day festival, May 4th & 5th, is all about family fun on the most famous two-lane highway in America - Route 66. Sponsored by the fourteen communities which make up the 100-mile linear museum from Joliet to Bloomington, the annual festival invites everyone to experience the good life in the slow lane. Each community…

Landmarks Illinois 2024 Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois Presentation

Landmarks Illinois 30 N Michigan Ave #2020, Chicago, IL, United States

Join Landmarks Illinois on Tuesday, May 7th at Noon CDT, for a virtual public presentation of the 2024 Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois. Bonnie McDonald, Landmarks Illinois President & CEO, will lead a virtual press conference on this year's top threatened historic and/or culturally significant sites across the state. Members of the public and…

2nd Annual Spring Vendor Market at Pink Elephant Antique Mall

Pink Elephant Antique Mall 908 Veterans Memorial Dr., Livingston, IL, United States

Join us in the sideyard for our Annual Spring Vendor Market. There will be a variety of vendors selling diverse items such as antiques, collectibles, handmade items, art, plants, jewelry,…