Welcome to
Litchfield
Litchfield is home to the Ariston Cafe — the oldest continuously operating restaurant on all of Route 66, in business since 1924. It's the most photographed Route 66 restaurant in Illinois.
The Litchfield Museum & Route 66 Welcome Center is the official Illinois Route 66 welcome stop, and the Skyview Drive-In Theatre is still in operation on Route 66.
exploreThings to See & Do
Ariston Cafe (Landmark)
One of the oldest continuously operating restaurants on Route 66 — a Litchfield landmark since 1935
Sky View Drive-In Theatre
One of the last continuously operating drive-in theaters on Route 66 — opened 1950
Skyview Drive-In Theatre
The last operating drive-in movie theater on Illinois Route 66, in continuous operation since 1950 and a designated Route 66 Hall of Fame inductee.
Route 66 Park
Litchfield's small but well-curated highway-side green space featuring restored neon signs, historic markers, picnic tables, and a Route 66 photo wall.
Tips for Visiting Litchfield
Ariston Cafe (1924) is the oldest continuously operating Route 66 restaurant — closed Mondays.
Skyview Drive-In on Route 66 is one of America's last operating drive-ins — check schedule.
Litchfield Museum & Route 66 Welcome Center is free and the best place to start.