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Things to do on Route 66

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Kicks Bar and Grill

1. Kicks Bar and Grill

202 W 7th St, Galena, KS

Route 66 themed bar and grill serving casual food and drinks in historic downtown Galena.

Restaurants & Food Bar & Grills Burgers Casual Dining Family-Friendly
Galena Mining & Historical Museum

2. Galena Mining & Historical Museum

319 W 7th St, Galena, KS

Museum highlighting Galena’s mining past with exhibits on local and Route 66 history.

Museums Local History Museums
Sweet Creek Diner & Bakery

3. Sweet Creek Diner & Bakery

300 W 7th St, Galena, KS

Classic diner and bakery serving homestyle breakfast and comfort food in Galena.

Restaurants & Food Bakeries Diners Family-Friendly
Sonic Drive-In

4. Sonic Drive-In

505 W 7th St, Galena, KS

Classic American drive‑in chain known for burgers, shakes and carhop service in Galena.

Restaurants & Food Burgers Drive-In / Drive-Up Family-Friendly
Red Onion Cafe/Espressoria - Galena

5. Red Onion Cafe/Espressoria - Galena

1619 K66 Highway, Galena, KS

Local cafe and coffee spot serving breakfast, lunch and espresso drinks near Route 66 in Galena.

Restaurants & Food Cafés Casual Dining Family-Friendly Sandwiches
Schermerhorn Park & Cave

6. Schermerhorn Park & Cave

3501 S Main St, Galena, KS

Natural area with hiking trails, a historic cave, and a local nature center.

Parks & Natural Areas Picnic Areas Trailheads / Trails
Rainbow Bridge (Brush Creek Bridge)

7. Rainbow Bridge (Brush Creek Bridge)

SE Rainbow Rd, Baxter Springs, KS

Historic 1923 rainbow arch bridge.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Bridges
Punkins Place

8. Punkins Place

301 Military Ave, Baxter Springs, KS

Local eatery serving burgers and comfort food.

Restaurants & Food Casual Dining
Baxter Springs Heritage Museum

9. Baxter Springs Heritage Museum

740 East Ave, Baxter Springs, KS

Historical museum covering the Civil War, Route 66, and Baxter’s boomtown era.

Museums Local History Museums
Baxter Springs Visitors Center

10. Baxter Springs Visitors Center

940 Military Ave, Baxter Springs, KS

Welcome center with exhibits and brochures on Route 66 attractions.

Community & Visitor Services Visitor Centers
Red Oak II

11. Red Oak II

12275 Kafir Rd, Carthage, MO

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

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Districts
Tire Changing Woman

12. Tire Changing Woman

614 E Central Ave, Carthage, MO

Quirky roadside sculpture of a woman changing a tire.

Roadside Attractions Art Installations Memorials / Markers / Monuments Quirky Sculptures
Guest House Motel

13. Guest House Motel

417 E Central Ave A, Carthage, MO

Operating roadside motel on East Central Avenue with classic motor-court layout.

Lodging Motels
Whisler's Drive-Up

14. Whisler's Drive-Up

300 N Garrison Ave, Carthage, MO

Historic Route 66 burger stand serving classics since 1953

Restaurants & Food Burgers Drive-In / Drive-Up Historic Eateries
Battle of Carthage Civil War Museum

15. Battle of Carthage Civil War Museum

205 Grant St, Carthage, MO

Historic depot reflecting railroad and Route 66 era.

Museums Military History Museums Regional Museums
Dazy Motel

16. Dazy Motel

119 N Garrison Ave, Carthage, MO

Historic Route 66 U-shaped cabin court whose surviving office and sign recall Route 66 lodging history.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Buildings/Structures Route 66 Historic Properties
Big Dreams Grow in Carthage Mural

17. Big Dreams Grow in Carthage Mural

136 E 4th St, Carthage, MO

Large downtown mural celebrating notable Carthage natives and hometown pride.

Murals & Monuments Route 66 Murals
Boots Court Neon Sign

18. 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
Hidden Cop Sign

19. Hidden Cop Sign

107 S Garrison Ave, Carthage, MO

Small roadside police warning sign on Route 66 known for catching drivers off guard.

Roadside Attractions Quirky Stops
Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center

20. Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center

334 Historic Old Route 66 North, Litchfield, IL

Interactive Route 66 exhibit at the state fairgrounds.

Museums Local History Museums Route 66 Museums
Cannonball Jail

21. Cannonball Jail

215 S East St, Carlinville, IL

Historic limestone jail used from 1869 to 1988.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Buildings/Structures
Comfort Inn Edwardsville

22. Comfort Inn Edwardsville

3080 S State Rte 157, Edwardsville, IL

Convenient, budget-friendly hotel located in Edwardsville, Illinois.

Lodging Hotels Motels
Luna Cafe

23. Luna Cafe

201 East Chain of Rocks Rd, Granite City, IL

Historic bar and grill known for its neon sign and Route 66 past.

Nightlife & Bars Historic Bars
Old Chain of Rocks Bridge

24. Old Chain of Rocks Bridge

4205-4207 Chain of Rocks Rd, Granite City, IL

Historic pedestrian bridge over the Mississippi River on Route 66.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Bridges
Roubidoux Bridge

25. Roubidoux Bridge

107 Route 66, Waynesville, MO

Bridge over Roubidoux Creek along Route 66.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Bridges
Munger Moss Motel

26. Munger Moss Motel

1336 E Rte 66, Lebanon, MO

Historic Route 66 motel with neon signage

Lodging Historic Motels & Hotels
Rest Haven Court Motel Sign

27. 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
Steak 'n Shake

28. Steak 'n Shake

1158 E St Louis St, Springfield, MO

A 1962 National Register landmark in Springfield serving classic steakburgers on the original Route 66 alignment since the Mother Road's golden age.

Restaurants & Food American Burgers Casual Dining
Woodruff Building

29. Woodruff Building

331 Park Central E, Springfield, MO

Historic multi-story downtown building

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Buildings/Structures
Gillioz Theatre

30. Gillioz Theatre

325 Park Central E, Springfield, MO

Classic restored theater in downtown Springfield.

Arts, Music & Entertainment Theaters
European Cafe

31. European Cafe

207 Park Central E, Springfield, MO

European-inspired café and bakery in downtown Springfield.

Restaurants & Food Cafés
Rockwood Court Sign

32. 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
Rock Fountain Court

33. Rock Fountain Court

2400 W College St, Springfield, MO

Former motor court, now closed.

Lodging Historic Motels & Hotels
Gary's Gay Parita Sinclair Station

34. Gary's Gay Parita Sinclair Station

21498 MO-266, Everton, MO

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

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Gas Stations
Fulgenzi's Pizza & Pasta

35. Fulgenzi's Pizza & Pasta

1168 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL

Longtime local pizza spot along the Route.

Restaurants & Food Pizza
Bill Shea's Gas Station

36. Bill Shea's Gas Station

2075 N Peoria Rd, Springfield, IL

Famous Route 66 station with museum-like displays.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Gas Stations
Illinois Route 66 Experience

37. Illinois Route 66 Experience

801 E. Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL

Museum along Route 66.

Experiences Route 66 Experience Centers
66 Drive-In Theatre

38. 66 Drive-In Theatre

17231 Old 66 Blvd, Carthage, MO

Classic outdoor movie theater showing double features.

Roadside Attractions Novelty Architecture
Downtown Burgers

39. Downtown Burgers

212 S Main St, Joplin, MO

Iconic burger spot in downtown Joplin serving classic American favorites along Route 66.

Restaurants & Food Burgers Casual Dining Family-Friendly
Blackthorn Pizza & Pub

40. Blackthorn Pizza & Pub

510 S Joplin Ave, Joplin, MO

Downtown Joplin Route 66 pub serving pizza, drinks, and live music

Restaurants & Food Casual Dining Family-Friendly Pizza
Joplin Convention & Visitors Bureau

41. Joplin Convention & Visitors Bureau

602 S Main St, Joplin, MO

Tourism hub offering information, brochures, and local insight.

Community & Visitor Services Visitor Centers
Spiva Center for the Arts

42. Spiva Center for the Arts

212 W 7th St, Joplin, MO

Community arts center featuring exhibitions, classes, and programs supporting regional artists.

Arts, Music & Entertainment Galleries
Worlds Largest Catsup Bottle

43. Worlds Largest Catsup Bottle

800 S Morrison Ave, Collinsville, IL

170-ft water tower shaped like a ketchup bottle — iconic photo stop.

Roadside Attractions Giant Objects
It's Electric - Neon Sign Park

44. It's Electric - Neon Sign Park

1300 19th St, Granite City, IL

Outdoor neon sign park celebrating mid-century Americana and Route 66 signage.

Experiences Neon Signs
The Gateway Arch

45. The Gateway Arch

11 N Fourth St, St. Louis, MO

Iconic 630-foot monument symbolizing westward expansion.

Murals & Monuments Sculptural Monuments
Neon Museum of Saint Louis

46. Neon Museum of Saint Louis

3537 Chouteau Ave, St. Louis, MO

Collection of restored neon signs from mid-century STL.

Museums Specialty / Niche Museums
Moonrise Hotel

47. Moonrise Hotel

6177 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, MO

Boutique hotel with space-themed decor and rooftop bar.

Lodging Hotels
Missouri History Museum

48. Missouri History Museum

5700 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO

Museum showcasing Missouri’s diverse history, including Route 66 and STL heritage exhibits.

Museums Regional Museums
Donut Drive-In

49. Donut Drive-In

6525 Chippewa St, St. Louis, MO

Classic roadside donut shop serving fresh donuts and coffee since 1952.

Restaurants & Food Desserts
Ted Drewes Frozen Custard

50. Ted Drewes Frozen Custard

6726 Chippewa St, St. Louis, MO

Famed frozen custard stand and Route 66 institution since the 1930s.

Restaurants & Food Desserts
Spencer's Grill

51. Spencer's Grill

223 S. Kirkwood Rd., Kirkwood, MO

Historic diner known for breakfast and burgers, now closed.

Restaurants & Food Diners
National Museum of Transportation

52. 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
Big Chief Roadhouse

53. Big Chief Roadhouse

17352 Manchester Rd, Wildwood, MO

Rustic steakhouse and tavern-style dining in a historic 1920s Route 66 stop.

Restaurants & Food Steakhouses
Beacon Car Wash

54. Beacon Car Wash

675 E Osage St, Pacific, MO

Retro-themed car wash on Route 66.

Roadside Attractions Quirky Stops
Gardenway Motel Sign

55. Gardenway Motel Sign

2827 MO-100, Villa Ridge, MO

Historic Route 66 motel sign in Villa Ridge.

Classic Signs & Neon Motel Signs
Sunset Motel - MO

56. Sunset Motel - MO

976 Osage Villa Ct, Villa Ridge, MO

Another abandoned Route 66 motel—sun-faded signage and overgrown lots echo its former glory.

Lodging Motels
Gardenway Motel

57. Gardenway Motel

1340 Historic US 66, Villa Ridge, MO

Deserted but iconic roadside motel—now a ghostly marker of Route 66's golden era.

Lodging Motels
Shamrock Court

58. 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
Cuba Inn

59. Cuba Inn

246 State Hwy P, Cuba, MO

Small local motel offering convenient overnight lodging for Route 66 travelers.

Lodging Motels
Shelly's Smashburger

60. Shelly's Smashburger

5885 Highway 19, Cuba, MO

Roadside burger spot near the I-44 exit serving smashburgers and quick bites.

Restaurants & Food Burgers Casual Dining