Route 66 Association of Illinois
Where The Road Begins
Motor Tour 2025 – A Bridge to the Giants
June 13 - June 15
Click here for the registration form. You can fill it out online and print it, then mail it in, or you can simply print it, complete it, and mail it in.
Friday, June 13, 2025
Friday Night Kickoff
Registration 5:00-8:00 PM
T-Shirt sales, quilt raffle tickets, socializing, etc.
Edwardsville Comfort Inn
3080 S. SR157
Edwardsville, IL
Optionally, a visit to Ted Drewes on Chippewa in St. Louis, followed by the Granite City Neon Sign Park.
The Association has a block of rooms set aside at the Comfort Inn – call them at 618-656-4900 and mention the Motor Tour when booking. Note that there are a limited number of rooms available.
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Old Chain of Rocks Bridge Crossing (optional – $5/vehicle)
Registration 7:30-9:00 AM
T-Shirt sales, quilt raffle tickets, socializing, etc.
North Riverfront Park
10550 Riverview Drive
St. Louis, MO
Then on to Springfield via the original SBI 4/US 66 alignment, including the Auburn Brick Road and the Turkey Tracks
Saturday Evening
Hall of Fame Banquet (optional – additional cost)
Doors open at 6:30 PM, dinner at 7:00 PM
Northfield Inn, Suites and Conference Center
3280 Northfield Drive
Springfield, IL
Optionally, a visit to the Route 66 Experience at the Illinois State Fairgrounds
The Association has a block of rooms set aside at the Northfield Inn – call them at 217.523.7900 and mention the Motor Tour when booking. Note that there are a limited number of rooms available. We also have additional rooms available next door at Ramada by Wyndham Springfield North, 217.523.4000.
Sunday, June 15, 2025
Conclusion of the Motor Tour, including a visit to the Giant Capitol of Route 66, Atlanta, Illinois!
Nearby Motels
Note that the listings below do not constitute endorsement by the Association
Edwardsville
- Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis-Edwardsville
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Edwardsville by IHG
- TownePlace Suites St. Louis Edwardsville, IL
- Country Hearth Inn & Suites Edwardsville St. Louis
Springfield
- Best Western Clearlake Plaza
- Red Roof Inn Springfield, IL
- Super 8 by Wyndham Springfield East
- Crowne Plaza Springfield
- Candlewood Suites Springfield by IHG