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ROUTE 66
THRIVE IN SPI • SPRINGFIELD SANGAMON GROWTH ALLIANCE
ROUTE 66
Illinois State Fairgrounds Route 66 Experience
This self-guided educational exhibit is open 365 days a year inside Gate 2 on the corner of Route 66 & Sangamon Avenue. It highlights businesses in 92 communities along Route 66 in Illinois beginning in Chicago and ending at the Chain of Rocks Bridge in Madison, Illinois. Vintage billboards, a drive-in movie theatre, Legends Neon Sign Park and tribute to muffler men along Illinois Route 66 make up a large part of the Experience. Route 66 Mural & Wayside Exhibit Trails A series of iconic murals tell the tales of Illinois’ Mother Road, one colorful wall at a time. In addition to the murals, there are twelve Wayside Exhibits to explore. These waysides give the traveler a closer look at the history of these significant locations.
Carpenter Park Original Route 66 Pavement Nestled beside the scenic Sangamon River, this quarter-mile stretch of road has remained untouched for nearly 90 years. Visitors can leisurely stroll down this historic pathway, enjoying wayside signage that offers fascinating insights into the past while soaking in the breathtaking scenery and rich history of the area.
Illinois State Fairgrounds Route 66 Experience
K nown as the “Main Street of America” and desperados and dreamers since 1926. Originating in Chicago, the highway extends through Springfield on its way across the United States toward its ending point in Santa Monica, California. Here are three great ways to explore and learn. “The Mother Road,” driving Route 66 has been the experience of a lifetime for travelers, adventurers,
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