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Route 66 stops in Missouri

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Boots Court Motel

1. Boots Court Motel

107 S Garrison Ave, Carthage, MO

Restored 1940s-style motor court known for its retro charm and neon sign.

Lodging Historic Motels & Hotels Hotels Motels Unique Stays
Murals of Cuba

2. Murals of Cuba

102 S Filmore, Cuba, MO

Collection of outdoor murals depicting local and national history.

Murals & Monuments Route 66 Murals
World's 2nd Largest Rocking Chair

3. World's 2nd Largest Rocking Chair

5956 State Hwy ZZ, Cuba, MO

Massive roadside rocking chair along Route 66, once billed as the world’s largest and now a popular photo stop.

Roadside Attractions Giant Objects
Shamrock Court

4. Shamrock Court

101 Shamrock, Sullivan, MO

Once a motor court for Route 66 travelers, now a crumbling relic of mid-century roadside stays.

Lodging Historic Motels & Hotels
Uranus Fudge Factory & General Store

5. Uranus Fudge Factory & General Store

14400 State Hwy Z, St Robert, MO

Roadside attraction with candy, museum displays, quirky gifts, and selfie spots.

Roadside Attractions Quirky Stops
Boots Court Neon Sign

6. Boots Court Neon Sign

107 S Garrison Ave, Carthage, MO

Historic neon sign associated with the famous Boots Court Motel.

Classic Signs & Neon Business Signs Motel Signs Neon Signs
66 Drive-In Theatre

7. 66 Drive-In Theatre

17231 Old 66 Blvd, Carthage, MO

Classic outdoor movie theater showing double features.

Roadside Attractions Novelty Architecture
Gary's Gay Parita Sinclair Station

8. Gary's Gay Parita Sinclair Station

21118 Old Route 66, Ash Grove, MO

A faithfully restored 1930 Sinclair station preserving the nostalgia, history, and welcoming spirit of classic Route 66.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Gas Stations
Rockwood Motor Court

9. Rockwood Motor Court

2200 W College St, Springfield, MO

Historic motor court with vintage charm.

Lodging Historic Motels & Hotels
Wagon Wheel Sign

10. Wagon Wheel Sign

901 E Washington St, Cuba, MO

Historic Wagon Wheel Motel sign associated with one of the oldest continuously operating Route 66 motels.

Classic Signs & Neon Business Signs Classic Neon Motel Signs
Wagon Wheel Motel

11. Wagon Wheel Motel

901 E Washington St, Cuba, MO
Lodging Motels
Rest Haven Court Motel Sign

12. Rest Haven Court Motel Sign

2000 E Kearney St, Springfield, MO

Historic Route 66 motor court known for its iconic neon sign.

Classic Signs & Neon Business Signs Classic Neon Iconic Signs Motel Signs Neon Signs
Gillioz Theatre

13. Gillioz Theatre

325 Park Central E, Springfield, MO

Classic restored theater in downtown Springfield.

Arts, Music & Entertainment Theaters
Boots Court Visitor Center

14. Boots Court Visitor Center

125 S Garrison Ave, Carthage, MO

Visitor information center located Next to the historic Boots Court property on Route 66.

Community & Visitor Services Visitor Centers
Spencer Station - Route 66

15. Spencer Station - Route 66

19720 Lawrence 2062, Miller, MO

Restored filling station and general store from Route 66’s heyday.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Gas Stations
Maid-Rite

16. Maid-Rite

1028 Kingshighway, Rolla, MO

Famous loose-meat sandwich restaurant serving travelers and locals alike.

Restaurants & Food Casual Dining
Meramec River U.S. 66 Bridge

17. Meramec River U.S. 66 Bridge

N Outer Rd, Byrnes Mill, MO

Historic Route 66 bridge crossing the Meramec River.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Bridges
Red Cedar Inn Museum & Visitor Center

18. Red Cedar Inn Museum & Visitor Center

1047 E Osage St, Pacific, MO

Museum and visitor center inside a historic 1930s motor inn.

Museums Route 66 Museums
Hooker Cut / Devil's Elbow

19. Hooker Cut / Devil's Elbow

11300 US Historic 66, Devil's Elbow, MO

Historic Route 66 roadway segment featuring dramatic curves and scenic Ozark views.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Alignments
Route 66 Car Museum

20. Route 66 Car Museum

1634 W College St, Springfield, MO

Car museum with vintage and classic vehicles on display.

Museums Transportation / Automotive Museums
Devil's Elbow Bridge

21. Devil's Elbow Bridge

Big Piney River, Union Township, MO

Steel truss bridge with deep Route 66 heritage.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Bridges
Route 66 3-D Shield Monument - Cuba

22. Route 66 3-D Shield Monument - Cuba

913 Old Rte 66, Cuba, MO

Oversized Route 66 shield monument — a classic roadside photo stop.

Murals & Monuments Route 66 3D Monuments
Red Oak II

23. Red Oak II

12275 Kafir Rd, Carthage, MO

Artist-created village with restored historic buildings and quirky art.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Districts
Joplin History & Mineral Museum

24. Joplin History & Mineral Museum

504 S Schifferdecker Ave, Joplin , MO

Ottawa County history museum with a preserved 1915 home and interactive exhibits.

Museums Specialty / Niche Museums
The Gateway Arch

25. The Gateway Arch

11 N Fourth St, St. Louis, MO

Iconic 630-foot monument symbolizing westward expansion.

Murals & Monuments Sculptural Monuments
National Museum of Transportation

26. National Museum of Transportation

2933 Barrett Station Rd, St. Louis, MO

One of the largest collections of transportation vehicles in the world.

Museums Transportation / Automotive Museums
Rockwood Court Sign

27. Rockwood Court Sign

2200 W College St, Springfield, MO

Surviving sign from the historic Rockwood Court motor court on Route 66.

Classic Signs & Neon Business Signs Motel Signs
Crap Duster

28. Crap Duster

13011 State Hwy 96, Carthage, MO

Quirky airplane-themed roadside sculpture displayed at the Flyin W stop on Route 66.

Roadside Attractions Quirky Sculptures
Carthage Square Historic District

29. Carthage Square Historic District

326 Grant St, Carthage, MO

Historic courthouse square surrounded by preserved buildings and shops.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Districts
G & E Tire Co.

30. G & E Tire Co.

500 Oak St, Carthage, MO

Historic garage and tire shop known for its vintage DeSoto-Plymouth roadside sign.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Buildings/Structures Iconic Signs
Whee Bridge

31. Whee Bridge

710 Oak St, Carthage, MO

Peaked 1920s timber bridge on Oak Street known for the rollercoaster-like ride over the tracks.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Bridges
Spencer Bridge

32. Spencer Bridge

Co Rd 2062, Miller, MO

Historic iron bridge from the early Route 66 alignment.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Bridges
Bulger Motor Co

33. Bulger Motor Co

520 W Main St, Carterville, MO

Historic car dealership building preserved from Route 66’s past.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Buildings/Structures
Route 66 Theater

34. Route 66 Theater

24 S Main St, Webb City, MO

Vintage-style theater offering productions and events.

Arts, Music & Entertainment Theaters
Route 66 Welcome Center

35. Route 66 Welcome Center

21 S Webb Ave, Webb City, MO

Visitor center offering brochures, exhibits, and friendly faces.

Community & Visitor Services Welcome Centers
Route 66 Street Paintings

36. Route 66 Street Paintings

212 W 7th St, Joplin, MO

Street-level painted artwork celebrating the cultural and historical identity of the area.

Murals & Monuments Route 66 Murals
John's Modern Cabins

37. John's Modern Cabins

11107 Arlington Outer Rd, Newburg, MO

Historic cabins from Route 66’s heyday, now decaying.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Buildings/Structures
Forest Park

38. Forest Park

5595 Grand Dr, St. Louis, MO

Large urban park home to museums, trails, and Route 66 landmarks.

Parks & Natural Areas City Parks
Route 66 State Park

39. Route 66 State Park

97 N Outer Rd, Eureka, MO

Park with trails, picnic areas, and Route 66 memorabilia at the visitor center.

Parks & Natural Areas State Parks
Hot & Cold Water Towers

40. Hot & Cold Water Towers

St Clair Industrial Park Rd, St Clair, MO

Two water towers labeled “Hotâ€

Roadside Attractions Giant Objects
Meramec Caverns

41. Meramec Caverns

1135 Hwy W, Sullivan, MO

Popular show cave and tourist destination offering underground tours since the 1930s.

Experiences Guided Tours
Shamrock Court Sign

42. Shamrock Court Sign

101 Shamrock, Sullivan, MO

Historic sign from the former Shamrock Court motel on Route 66.

Classic Signs & Neon Business Signs Motel Signs
Gasconade River Bridge

43. Gasconade River Bridge

24436 SW State Rte 7, Richland, MO

Historic bridge now closed to traffic.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Bridges
Wild Animal Safari

44. Wild Animal Safari

124 Jungle Drive, Strafford, MO

Drive-through safari park with exotic animals.

Family & Entertainment Attractions Zoos
Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Mosque

45. Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Mosque

601 E St Louis St, Springfield, MO

Ornate mosque and event venue with rich history

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Buildings/Structures
Birthplace Plaza

46. Birthplace Plaza

200 N Jefferson, Springfield, MO

Heritage plaza commemorating the birthplace of Route 66 with public art and interpretive displays.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Buildings/Structures Historic Signs
Park Central Square

47. Park Central Square

100 Park Central Square, Springfield, MO

Central gathering spot and plaza with Route 66 roots

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Main Streets
Birthplace of Route 66 Park

48. Birthplace of Route 66 Park

1200 W College St, Springfield, MO

Park marking the official birthplace of Route 66.

Parks & Natural Areas City Parks
Maramec Spring Park

49. Maramec Spring Park

21880 Maramec Spring Dr, Saint James, MO

Park with trout hatchery, spring-fed streams, and nature trails.

Parks & Natural Areas Trailheads / Trails
Best Budget Inn LLC

50. Best Budget Inn LLC

13008 Hwy 96 E, CARTHAGE, MO

1955 Carthage Route 66 motel by Kellogg Lake Park offering quiet, comfy stays

Lodging Motels
Taqueria El Palomito

51. Taqueria El Palomito

2406 Grand Ave, Carthage, MO

Authentic Mexican food, snacks, desserts, and artisan ice cream.

Restaurants & Food Bakeries Casual Dining Family-Friendly Ice Cream / Sweets Mexican
Two Olde Crows Antique Mall

52. Two Olde Crows Antique Mall

100 Rocky Creek Road, Cuba, MO

A 9,000 sq ft antique mall in Cuba, MO with 100+ vendors packed with vintage Route 66 treasures.

Shops & Markets Antique / Vintage
Frisco's Grill & Pub

53. Frisco's Grill & Pub

121 S Smith St, Cuba, MO

Local bar and grill with classic American fare and Route 66 vibes.

Restaurants & Food Bar & Grills Burgers Casual Dining Family-Friendly Sandwiches
Cuba Bakery & Deli

54. Cuba Bakery & Deli

702 S Franklin St, Cuba, MO

Freshly baked bread, deli sandwiches, and a friendly small-town atmosphere.

Restaurants & Food Bakeries Cafés Delis Desserts Sandwiches
Iggy's Diner

55. Iggy's Diner

2400 Grand Ave, Carthage, MO

Classic American diner serving breakfast and comfort food.

Restaurants & Food Casual Dining Diners Family-Friendly
Bette Davis Mural

56. Bette Davis Mural

501 E Washington Blvd, Cuba, MO

A Cuba, Missouri mural that captures a surprising and unforgettable encounter between Hollywood legend Bette Davis and a local photographer.

Murals & Monuments Historic Murals
Al West Mural

57. Al West Mural

201 E Washington St, Cuba, MO

A Cuba, Missouri mural honoring former mayor Al West Sr., whose leadership helped transform the town into a modern city.

Murals & Monuments Historic Murals
The River Mural

58. The River Mural

110 N Franklin St, Cuba, MO

A Cuba, Missouri mural celebrating the region’s deep connection to its rivers, from early Native American travel to modern-day floating culture.

Murals & Monuments Historic Murals
Amelia Earhart Mural

59. Amelia Earhart Mural

100 N Madison St, Cuba, MO

Mural commemorating that Amelia Earhart made a forced emergency landing in Cuba on September 4, 1928.

Murals & Monuments Historic Murals
The Fourway Mural

60. The Fourway Mural

102 W Washington Blvd, Cuba, MO

A three-panel mural in Cuba, Missouri celebrating a restored 1932 Phillips 66 station and the legacy of the Wallis family.

Murals & Monuments Historic Murals