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Can’t miss museums on The First Hundred Miles of Route 66

8 popular historical spots between Joliet and Pontiac

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Bald eagles visit park near historic Route 66

Eagle Watch returns Jan. 10 to Four Rivers

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Add some holiday fun to your trip along Joliet’s Route 66

Interactive map for light displays and where to shop for last-minute gifts

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Discover Holiday Magic along Route 66 at Brookfield Zoo

More than 3.5 million holiday lights twinkle just off The First Hundred Miles

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Slammers to play at Old Joliet Prison for Route 66 Centennial

Route 66 meets historic prison baseball as two Frontier League teams face off

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For holiday shopping on Route 66, head to historic Wilmington

Explore downtown boutiques along The First Hundred Miles

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Classical Blast! to play ‘Dark Side of the Yule’ on Route 66

Christmas meets classic rock at this Joliet Area Historical Museum holiday show

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Visit Pontiac’s Hometown Holidays and shop downtown boutiques

8 popular boutiques to explore after the festive lighting ceremony

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Holiday fun at the Rialto Square Theatre - Part one

Home for the Holidays, the Rialto Square Theatre’s annual season of festive special events, kicks off Nov. 21 in downtown Joliet.

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Holiday fun at the Rialto Square Theatre - Part Two

7 more family-friendly holiday events on Route 66

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Explore museums along Joliet’s Route 66

Travel back in time with these can’t-miss collections and historic sites

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Play, stay and dine along Route 66

Four popular lodging options along The First Hundred Miles

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Enjoy ‘Spirits with the Spirits’ along Joliet’s Route 66

Specialty drinks, bites and live entertainment

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Boo! at the Zoo to bring family-friendly Halloween fun to Brookfield

Celebrate the spooky season at one of The First Hundred Miles’ top attractions

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Can’t Miss Coffee Stops Along The First Hundred Miles of Route 66

Coffee and tea stops on Route 66 to explore this Fall

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