Route 66 Association of Illinois
Where The Road Begins
Our preservation chairman, John Weiss will make a presentation, "Get Your Kicks on Route 66" at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Downers Grove on April 13. Find out why the Mother Road beckons to so many from here and abroad. And why nostalgia hearkens to us to experience the “slow lane” - from the mom and […]
This is our annual paint up, clean up, and fix up day at the historic station. Again, over 30,000 people visit this site every year. If it wasn’t for the efforts to maintain our pride and joy attraction it would surely deteriorate with this many tourists visiting such a small space. The camper, grounds and […]
For complete details of our 30th annual Motor Tour - Life in the Slow Lane - as well as the official registration form, click here: Motor Tour 2019 Official Registration Form.
Discover the historic Dixie Highway! Starts in Momence, Earl D. Schoeffner Farm Museum, 105 E Second Street End: Gas Works Grounds, intersection of James & Ann Streets, Blue Island, IL Registration 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Click for more information and online registration. >
Tour this historic landmark, known as the "Jewel of Joliet." Tours are given on Tuesdays. Check their website for details.
This annual event will again be held at the Route 66 Family restaurant in Dwight, Illinois (located on old Route 66 across from the historic Texaco Station). The purpose will be an update on many subjects that we're sure will be of interest to you. We suggest that you arrive around 6 PM to enjoy […]
Tour this historic landmark, known as the "Jewel of Joliet." Tours are given on Tuesdays. Check their website for details.
Tour this historic landmark, known as the "Jewel of Joliet." Tours are given on Tuesdays. Check their website for details.
Tour this historic landmark, known as the "Jewel of Joliet." Tours are given on Tuesdays. Check their website for details.
The museum, the displays, the Waldmire Road Yacht and more need a sprucing up before tourist season. Over 30,000 people come and visit our displays every year. This of course. causes some wear and tear. A good cleaning is necessary. Lunch will be provided by the Route 66 Association. It is a known fact that, “we work for […]
Tour this historic landmark, known as the "Jewel of Joliet." Tours are given on Tuesdays. Check their website for details.
Movie series playing on a Thursday each month through October. See their website for movie listing. Doors open at 6:00 PM
