April 25, 2024
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Welcome To The First Hundred Miles of Route 66

Play Under the 'Play' section of The First Hundred Miles, you'll find nostalgic photo-ops, family friendly museums and unbeatable outdoor adventures. Featured here is one of the massive zip lines at The Forge: Lemont Quarries outdoor adventure park.

Play Under the 'Play' section of The First Hundred Miles, you'll find nostalgic photo-ops, family friendly museums and unbeatable outdoor adventures. Featured here is one of the massive zip lines at The Forge: Lemont Quarries outdoor adventure park.

Stay In the 'Stay' section of The First Hundred Miles, you'll find a vast selection of lodging accommodations, ranging from luxury casino rooms to quiet camping sites. Featured here is one of the First Hundred Mile's newest lodging options, Lockport's beautifully decorated Holiday Inn Express and Suites. (GREG MITTS)

Dine Under 'Dine', you'll find the time-tested fan favorite restaurants of Route 66 alongside hip new eateries and microbreweries. Featured here is the legendary Launching Pad Drive-In Restaurant and it's monolithic mascot, The Gemini Giant.

Shop In the 'Shop' category of the site, you'll find feature articles on brand new boutiques, tucked away bookstores and up-and-coming art galleries. You'll also find listicles that direct you to some of the can't miss antique shops that line this legendary route. Featured here is a storefront in beautiful downtown Joliet, which features popular boutiques like the cute and inclusive ItsAmazing!

Maps Under 'Maps' you'll find printable route maps and pre-built road trip itineraries, to jumpstart your Route 66 trip. Organized by topics, interest, travel direction and age-range, these handy guides are the ideal way to familiarize yourself with The First Hundred Miles.

Events 'Events' links you directly to a comprehensive calendar of the best concerts listings, beer tastings, guided hikes and historical tours you'll find along The First Hundred Miles. You can conveniently search by event category, location or name, and even send an event reminder directly your personal calendar.

Newsletter Under 'Newsletter' you'll be able to sign up for The First Hundred Miles weekly e-blast, a curated newsletter that features exciting upcoming events, info on our exclusive giveaway contests and links to some of our latests maps and features!