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December 07, 2025
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For holiday shopping on Route 66, head to historic Wilmington

For holiday shopping on Route 66, head to historic Wilmington

Explore downtown boutiques along The First Hundred Miles

By Ryan Searl●
December 05, 2025 at 11:46 am CST
Visit Pontiac’s Hometown Holidays and shop downtown boutiques

Visit Pontiac’s Hometown Holidays and shop downtown boutiques

8 popular boutiques to explore after the festive lighting ceremony

By Ryan Searl●
November 21, 2025 at 2:27 pm CST
Must-visit boutiques along Joliet’s Route 66

Must-visit boutiques along Joliet’s Route 66

Fan-favorite shopping spots worth a slight detour

By Ryan Searl●
September 26, 2025 at 12:09 pm CDT
Plan a shopping excursion to historic downtown Pontiac

Plan a shopping excursion to historic downtown Pontiac

Walkable selection of mom & pop shops await at the end of The First Hundred Miles

By Ryan Searl●
September 02, 2025 at 3:42 pm CDT
Close out Summer with a Route 66 boutique shopping excursion

Close out Summer with a Route 66 boutique shopping excursion

7 can’t-miss niche stores along The First Hundred Miles

By Ryan Searl●
August 15, 2025 at 3:59 pm CDT
Unique boutiques along Joliet’s stretch of Route 66

Unique boutiques along Joliet’s stretch of Route 66

6 shopping spots to visit during National Small Business Month

By Ryan Searl●
May 15, 2025 at 3:17 pm CDT
Landing Pad Shop Debuts Ahead of Red Carpet Corridor Festival

Landing Pad Shop Debuts Ahead of Red Carpet Corridor Festival

Explore The First Hundred Miles’ newest gift shop - Open Now!

By Ryan Searl●
May 01, 2025 at 11:28 am CDT
Shop small along Historic Route 66

Shop small along Historic Route 66

10 Can’t-Miss Boutiques Along The First Hundred Miles

By Ryan Searl●
April 25, 2025 at 3:41 pm CDT
Souvenir stops along The First Hundred Miles

Souvenir stops along The First Hundred Miles

9 can’t-miss gift shops located along Illinois’ Route 66

By Ryan Searl●
April 11, 2025 at 5:06 pm CDT
Shop “Illinois Made” small businesses along Route 66

Shop “Illinois Made” small businesses along Route 66

In 2025, plan a visit to these popular regional makers

By Ryan Searl●
January 01, 2025 at 1:17 pm CST

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