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Route 66 Experience
The Route 66 Experience is a free, educational, exhibit open 365 days a year inside Gate 2.
The Experience is a self-guided tour highlighting the 92 communities along Route 66 in Illinois beginning in Chicago and ending at the Chain of Rocks Bridge in Madison. Vintage billboards, a drive-in movie theatre, Legends Neon Sign Park and tribute to the muffler men along Illinois Route 66 make up a large part of the Experience. While visiting, make sure to stop at one of the many selfie spots within the exhibit to share your experience with the world!
Outside of the dates of the Illinois State Fair, visitors are encouraged to enter through the Main Gate, on Sangamon Avenue, to access the exhibit.
The Route 66 Experience is partnership between the Illinois Department of Agriculture, Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway, Visit Springfield, Enjoy Illinois, and Ace Sign Company.
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