Visit Springfield (Illinois) and Lake Springfield Marina, starting in June, will offer “Submerged Route 66” tours of the highway that was inundated by the creation Lake Springfield in the 1930s.
Tours will start on Mondays and Fridays three times a day in early June and will run through early October.
Those who wish to participate will have to register via this Eventbrite link.
Join us for a 45-minute boat tour on Lake Springfield that reveals a hidden chapter of America’s most iconic highway Route 66.
Beneath the surface lies a stretch of Springfield’s original Route 66 alignment, submerged when Sugar Creek was damned in 1933.
Guided by local storytellers this immersive journey blends history, nature, and narrative — offering visitors a fresh, unforgettable way to experience Route 66 from an entirely new angle.
Tours will begin at the marina at 17 Waters Edge Blvd. in Springfield.
(Image of the “Submerged Route 66” logo)