801 E Sangamon Ave
Springfield, IL

The Illinois State Fairgrounds Route 66 Experience is an educational exhibit open 365 days a year inside Gate 2 on the corner of Route 66 & Sangamon Avenue.

801 E Sangamon Ave
Springfield, IL

The Experience, which is a self-guided tour, highlights businesses in 92 communities along Route 66 in Illinois beginning in Chicago and ending at the Chain of Rocks Bridge in Madison, Illinois.

801 E Sangamon Ave
Springfield, IL

One city, two adventures, including twenty-five sites, attractions, culinary treasures and museums in one passport of memorable fun. Click the visit website button for more details on each adventure and where to get your Explorer Passport and prize redemption locations!

801 E Sangamon Ave
Springfield, IL

Being that the driving force behind this project was to educate youth, bring back the road trip and promote Illinois Route 66 communities, there are several interactive components to the Experience.

801 E Sangamon Ave
Springfield, IL

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. (The Legends Neon Sign Park is lit nightly from dusk - 10:30 PM.)

801 E Sangamon Ave
Springfield, IL

All of this and a host of other Route 66 legends and Landmarks await your next trip to Springfield! Click more details to plan your visit today!