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Things to do in Missouri

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Missouri Hick BBQ

Rustic BBQ joint known for smoked meats, sweet tea, and Route 66 ambiance.

Food & Drink BBQ
Gillioz Theatre

2. Gillioz Theatre

Springfield, MO

Classic restored theater in downtown Springfield.

Arts, Music & Entertainment Theaters
Neon Museum of Saint Louis

Collection of restored neon signs from mid-century STL.

Museums Specialty/Niche
National Museum of Transportation

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

Museums Transportation/Auto
European Café

5. European Café

Springfield, MO

European-inspired café and bakery in downtown Springfield.

Food & Drink Cafes
Beacon Car Wash

6. Beacon Car Wash

Pacific, MO

Retro-themed car wash on Route 66.

Roadside Attractions Quirky Stops
Woodruff Building

7. Woodruff Building

Springfield, MO

Historic multi-story downtown building

Landmarks & Icons Historic Main Streets
Rock Fountain Court

8. Rock Fountain Court

Springfield, MO

Former motor court, now closed.

Lodging Historic Motel/Hotels
Gay Parita Sinclair Station

Fully restored Sinclair gas station turned museum.

Roadside Attractions Historic Gas Stations
66 Drive-In Theatre

Classic outdoor movie theater showing double features.

Arts, Music & Entertainment Cinemas
Roubidoux Bridge

11. Roubidoux Bridge

Waynesville, MO

Bridge over Roubidoux Creek along Route 66.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Bridges
Sunset Motel - MO

12. Sunset Motel - MO

Villa Ridge, MO

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

Lodging Motels
Shamrock Court

13. Shamrock Court

Sullivan, MO

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

Lodging Historic Motel/Hotels
Gardenway Motel

14. Gardenway Motel

Villa Ridge, MO

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

Lodging Motels
Moonrise Hotel

15. Moonrise Hotel

St. Louis, MO

Boutique hotel with space-themed decor and rooftop bar.

Lodging Hotels
Donut Drive-In

16. Donut Drive-In

St. Louis, MO

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

Food & Drink Desserts
Munger Moss Motel

17. Munger Moss Motel

Lebanon, MO

Historic Route 66 motel with neon signage

Lodging Historic Motel/Hotels
Wagon Wheel Motel

One of the oldest continuously operating motels on Route 66, beautifully restored.

Lodging Historic Motel/Hotels
The Gateway Arch

19. The Gateway Arch

St. Louis, MO

Iconic 630-foot monument symbolizing westward expansion.

Landmarks & Icons Monument / Markers
Big Chief Roadhouse

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

Food & Drink Steakhouses