Things to do on Route 66

One of the oldest service stations on Route 66, fully restored.

Historic Route 66 location featuring gaming machines.

Classic car dealership and Route 66 stop with restored vintage vehicles.

Giant roadside chair sculpture, great for quirky photo stops.

Massive roadside antique store with iconic pink elephant statue.

Former tavern turned event venue along Route 66.

Historic Lutheran church with Route 66 ties.

Local diner serving comfort food to travelers on Route 66.

Restored 1909 movie house hosting concerts and performances.

Modest, budget-friendly motel catering to Route 66 travelers.

Weathered neon sign from a long-closed motel.

Indoor market with eclectic finds and attached cafe.

Small, vintage roadside motel with basic amenities.

Long-running local business and Route 66 photo op.

Long-running bakery known for fresh baked goods and local tradition.

Retro ice cream stand popular with locals and travelers alike.

Official Route 66 roadside sign for photos and navigation.

Ancient Native American site dating to around 700 A.D.

Historic bridge crossing the Mississippi River, part of the original Route 66 path.

Historic St. Louis riverfront with cobblestones, shops, and nightlife.

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

Home of Budweiser—tours, tasting rooms, and Clydesdale stables in a historic facility.

Tiny vintage drive-in known for flat-top burgers, root beer, and a retro vibe.

Southern-style roadhouse offering BBQ, blues, and regional comfort food.

Local visitor center providing Route 66 information, history, and rest stops.

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

Historic Route 66 bridge crossing the Meramec River.

Remnant signage from a once-bustling café.

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

Scenic overlook offering panoramic views of Pacific and the Meramec River Valley.

Preserved neon sign from the long-gone Diamond Inn.

Expansive reserve with hiking trails, native plant gardens, and exhibits.

Two water towers labeled “Hotâ€

Historic Route 66 shaved ice and ice cream stand in Saint Clair.

Beloved old-school diner known for homestyle meals and community ties.

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

Abandoned Route 66-era motel with classic roadside architecture.

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

Former motel now abandoned—remnants of a once-busy stop.

Cozy café serving hearty breakfasts and coffee.

Quirky antique shop with collectibles and rustic finds.

Beautiful Missouri state park featuring caves, camping, and nature trails.

Winery and tasting room with beautiful views and live music.

Retro soda fountain and grill with nostalgic vibes and homemade treats.

Classic American bar and grill on historic Route 66.

Once a lively local bar, now shuttered.

Former post office preserved as a local landmark.

Historic cabin court later known as Rock Castle Cabins with stone cottages still visible.

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

Former Route 66-era lakeside motel now operating as the Best Budget Inn.

Former Route 66 inn and dining stop now preserved as a private residence.

Iconic Route 66 stone signage marking the historic path.

1950s roadside motel east of town with its classic sign still surviving.

Cottage-style former filling station in Kendricktown near the old Alt 66 and US 71 junction.

1849 brick house used during the Civil War as a hospital, headquarters, and temporary courthouse.

Ruins of a combined Texaco station and cafe at the old Route 66 and US 71 junction.

Surviving 1940s service station building along the historic Route 66 corridor.

Seasonal farmers market with local produce, baked goods, plants, and handmade items.

Former Gulf station whose brick service building still survives on East Central Avenue.

Museum interpreting the Civil War Battle of Carthage and regional history.