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Get your kicks on Route 66! As you plan to make your way through at least Springfield’s part of the historic route on this 100th anniversary year, check out all the stories and events we have here, and are constantly adding. Plus, read more about the national landmark highway! Thank you to our sponsors for making this page possible: Wellman’s Lawn Care and Recon Techs!
“It’s just another way, a fun way to connect the traveler with 66 sites on Route 66.”
“I’ve always been passionate about America,” de Jong said. “I’ve seen American movies and I think that’s where Route 66 popped up, too. So, watching the movies, wanting to go to America and Route 66 is one of those real American things.”
It’s been 8 years since the Kidzeum of Health and Science opened up, and ever since then it’s been a staple of downtown family fun!
The Springfield Business Journal reports the restaurant known as “The Fountain” on 9th Street is now closed, after just a year in operation.
The Ace Sign Co., and Route 66 Museum, is now housed inside an old 1952 Sears Warehouse.
“Miles of Smiles” celebrates the 100th anniversary of Route 66.
Organizers are also offering additional attractions beyond golf, including food trucks, the Scheels Fan Zone and Family Fun Day on Saturday, which features a superhero theme for children and families.
A motorcycle and Jeep ride along Route 66 helps the United Way of Central Illinois.
Three men in Springfield were challenged to eat 4.5 pounds of steak, shrimp, a baked potato, salad and a roll — all in one hour.
The busy weekend kicked off with a downtown drone show celebrating Juneteenth and the arrival of the Great Race. Dahl called the event a success and credited cooperation among city, state and federal partners.