Route 66 ‘Miles of Possibility’ conference Oct. 8–11

EventsVisit Springfield · Oct 8–11, 2026

Route 66 ‘Miles of Possibility’ conference Oct. 8–11

Centennial-year gathering at the downtown DoubleTree with keynote Jerry McClanahan, panels and evening events.

The 11th annual Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference runs Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 8–11, at the President Abraham Lincoln DoubleTree, 701 E. Adams St., Visit Springfield lists. It marks Route 66’s 100th anniversary.

Keynote speaker is Jerry McClanahan, author of the EZ 66 Guide for travelers, with speakers, panels, workshops and three evenings of events. Registration is required; see the conference site for packages.

Source: Visit Springfield · Conference site

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