Illinois State Fairgrounds Route 66 Experience

The Illinois State Fairgrounds Route 66 Experience is an educational exhibit open 365 days a year offering a self-guided experience highlighting businesses in 92 communities along Illinois' Route 66 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, as well as a tribute to muffler men along Illinois' famous mother road make up a large part of the Experience. The desire to educate youth, bring back the road trip, and promote Illinois Route 66 communities was the driving force behind this project. The ISF Route 66 Experience was led by the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway in coordination with Visit Springfield, Ace Sign Company, Illinois Department of Agriculture and Enjoy Illinois. To visit, enter main gate of the fairgrounds near the Giant Yellow Slide. Once through the gate, take first right after the giant slide and then right again.