A road that’s sunken

 


Passengers can enjoy nature while on a boat tour to “see” a segment of Route 66 submerged under Lake Springfield in Springfield, Illinois.

Fish and waterfowl such as ducks and loons frequent the lake.

Visitors, too, looking for the original alignment of Route 66 from 1926 to 1930 under the lake can visit the lake for free on Mondays and Fridays through Friday, Oct. 2, 2026.

Hours are 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Mondays and Fridays.

The boat tour is 45 minutes and comes with a tour guide.

More information is here.

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