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Illinois' Bustling Route 66 Stop Is Packed With Quirky Attractions, Outdoor Fun, And Historical Sites
Traveling Route 66? One of the first stops to make is in Springfield, Illinois. With so much to see, do, and taste, there are ...
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On the Map: Exploring Springfield, IL, Route 66, Maid Rite at 100, Lincoln’s Ghost Walk, Bourbon Journey
This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Amy Beadle ...
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Springfield's Route 66 Festival starts soon. What road closures, weather to expect
A road closures map for the 12th annual Birthplace of Route 66 Festival in downtown Springfield on Aug. 8-10, 2024. Wednesday, Aug 7, starting at 4 a.m. A festival parade kicks off at 6 p.m. on ...
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Springfield, Logan County receive grant money for Route 66 projects
Springfield and Logan County will be receiving grant money from the state of Illinois to help boost tourism efforts as the 100th anniversary of Route 66 approaches. The other cities and villages ...
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USA TODAY readers say Route 66 among best scenic drives. Here's the Springfield connection
Springfield is known as the birthplace of Route 66, and for good reason ... Arizona, New Mexico and Illinois will accept Sixty-Six instead of Sixty we are inclined to agree to this change.