📍St. Louis Area

Gateway Arch

• Though not directly on Route 66, it's a must-see when starting or ending in St. Louis. Ride to the top for stunning views.

Ted Drewes Frozen Custard

• A St. Louis institution serving up legendary frozen custard. Try the "concrete" – so thick you can hold it upside down!

Chain of Rocks Bridge

• Once part of Route 66, this old bridge over the Mississippi River is now a pedestrian path with a unique bend in the middle.

📍Cuba, MO (Mural City)

Cuba’s Route 66 Murals

• This small town is famous for its murals depicting historic Route 66 moments. Perfect for a photo op!

The Wagon Wheel Motel

• A classic 1930s Route 66 motel still in operation, one of the oldest along the route.

📍 Rolla & Devils Elbow

Totem Pole Trading Post

• The oldest continuously operating business on Missouri’s Route 66, perfect for souvenirs.

Devil’s Elbow Bridge

• A scenic old steel bridge crossing the Big Piney River, with great views of the Ozarks.

📍Lebanon & Springfield

Route 66 Museum (Lebanon)

• Filled with memorabilia, including a recreated classic diner and a gas station.

Red’s Giant Hamburg (Springfield)

• The first drive-thru restaurant in America! A must-stop for history and a good burger.

📍Carthage & Joplin

Carthage's Boots Court Motel

• A beautifully restored 1940s Route 66 motel where Clark Gable once stayed.

66 Drive-In Theatre (Carthage)

• One of the few remaining drive-in theaters on Route 66.

The Bonnie & Clyde Hideout (Joplin)

• A small but cool stop to see a real hideout used by the infamous criminals.