Ryan Searl

Check out these coffee and tea stops along the First Hundred Miles of Route 66.

Discover the colors and activities of autumn at these nearby parks

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

The Illinois Valley has several haunted tours that explore the supernatural this Halloween season.

Coffee and tea stops on Route 66 to explore this Fall

Utica’s Famed Fest Returns Oct. 11 and 12

The 75-25 Reserve Light Whiskey won high honors at the Heartland Whiskey Competition.

Explore 100+ year old industrial foundations, located just off of Route 66

History Comes Alive In These Terrifying (And Not-So) Tours

The cult classic film will be shown at its original filming location in Joliet on Oct. 4.

Fan-favorite shopping spots worth a slight detour

75-25 Reserve Light Whiskey took home a top prize at Heartland Whiskey Competition

‘Lincoln’s Ottawa: Stories from Valley View’ take guests on a tour of several historic sites in the Illinois Valley related to Abraham Lincoln.

6 destinations to explore this local and touring acts this Fall

Six can’t-miss wine bars and wineries near Route 66