The City of Springfield, has been named as the centennial host city for the 11th annual Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference.
2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the designation of Route 66.
Linking Chicago to Santa Monica, CA, the creation of Route 66 was a monumental occasion for the United States.
To celebrate the Route 66 Centennial, Miles of Possibility organization along with Visit Springfield, will be creating a 2026 Miles of Possibility Conference to mark the 100 year milestone.
This conference will include topics relevant to Route 66 business owners, travel professionals, as well as history lovers and travel enthusiasts.
Speakers from all eight states represented along Route 66 will be invited to become a part of this conference.
To learn more go to Visit Springfield Illinois dot com.