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Route 66 travels directly through Springfield and was part of the original 1926 alignment. You can visit portions of the original road near Carpenter Park, Lake Springfield and a 1.25 mile stretch of historic brick road listed on the National Register of Historic Places near Auburn Illinois.
It involves a walking tour that begins at the southernmost part of the route, at the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge in Madison, Illinois, and travels north through over 90 Illinois communities along The Mother Road and into Chicago.
701 E Adams St. Springfield, IL 62701. +1 (217) 525-9308. http://www.illinoisroute66.org. The Illinois Route 66 Heritage Project invites travelers to unplug and embark on a nostalgic journey along historic Route 66 in Illinois, spanning from Chicago to the Chain of Rocks Bridge.
11 wrz 2024 · A Map of Route 66 across Illinois from Chicago to East St. Louis. Click on the towns on this interactive map for more information. Plus 5 additional interactive maps.
19 sty 2024 · Route 66 sights, attractions and landmarks in Springfield Illinois, must-see stops: Cozy Dog, Pioneer motel, Copp's Corner, Motorheads and more. Tips for your US66 road trip.
Get more information for Shea's Route 66 Museum in Springfield, IL. See reviews, map, get the address, and find directions.
If you’re looking for great displays of neon signs, mom-and-pop motels in the middle of nowhere, or kitschy Americana, do as the song says and “get your kicks on Route 66.” As the Illinois state capital, Springfield (pop. 115,715) embodies the rural small-town character of most of the state and feels much farther away from Chicago than ...
