The museum is open daily from 7 a.m. Ron Metzger’s restaurant just off Interstate 55 boasts the world's largest Route 66 sign, a 32-foot-by-32-foot emblem that was installed by Ace Sign Co. in 2020.

Illinois has invested millions over the last few years on Route 66 redevelopment and promotion, said Eric Wagner with the state tourism office. “Route 66 is huge for us,” he said.

The Illinois stretch of Route 66 is chock full of American history and Americana! Samantha meets up with her best friend for pit stops at the iconic Polk-a-dot Drive-in, the Pontiac Oakland Auto ...

Route 66 begins in Chicago and ends in Santa Monica, California, covering a total of 2,448 miles. The famed highway was established on Nov. 11, 1926 and lost its official national designation in 1985.

BLOOMINGTON — It's been nearly 100 years since Route 66 was built as the main thoroughfare between Chicago and California. While the original roadway is no longer in service, traveling along the ...

Illinois has invested millions over the last few years on Route 66 redevelopment and promotion, said Eric Wagner with the state tourism office. “Route 66 is huge for us,” he said.

The art includes Route 66 legends, wildflowers, and community icons. A downloadable map guides you on a self‑guided mural tour. You can walk or bike between murals at your own pace.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Amy Beadle from VisitSpringfieldIllinois.com about summer fun in Springfield, including Route 66, The Land of Lincioln, the Bourbon Journey, lodging and more!

The exhibit is set to open in 2026 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Route 66. To prepare, the museum launched a “collecting initiative” as an effort to assemble historical objects of the ...