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Things to do in Missouri

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Spencer's Grill

1. Spencer's Grill

Kirkwood, MO

Historic diner known for breakfast and burgers, now closed.

Food & Drink Diners
Ted Drewes Frozen Custard

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

Food & Drink Desserts
Rest Haven Court Motel

3. Rest Haven Court Motel

Springfield, MO

Historic Route 66 motel.

Lodging Historic Motel/Hotels
Totem Pole Trading Post

Historic Route 66 souvenir and gas stop still operating.

Shops & Markets Trading Posts
Missouri History Museum

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

Museums Local History
Gardenway Motel Sign

6. Gardenway Motel Sign

Villa Ridge, MO

Historic Route 66 motel sign in Villa Ridge.

Signs & Neon Classic Neon
Hwy 61 Roadhouse and Kitchen

7. Hwy 61 Roadhouse and Kitchen

Webster Groves, MO

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

Food & Drink BBQ
Carl's Drive In

8. Carl's Drive In

Brentwood, MO

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

Food & Drink Drive-In / Drive-Up
Meramec River U.S. 66 Bridge

Historic Route 66 bridge crossing the Meramec River.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Bridges
Rte 66 Visitor Center

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

Community & Visitor Centers Visitor Centers
Route 66 State Park

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

Parks & Outdoors State Parks
Gold Star Boys Mural

Tribute mural honoring local service members who gave their lives.

Murals & Public Art Murals
Murals of Cuba

Collection of outdoor murals depicting local and national history.

Murals & Public Art Murals
John's Modern Cabins

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

Roadside Attractions Historic Structures
Trail of Tears Memorial

Solemn roadside memorial honoring the forced relocation of Native Americans.

Landmarks & Icons Memorials
Devil's Elbow Bridge

16. Devil's Elbow Bridge

Union Township, MO

Steel truss bridge with deep Route 66 heritage.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Bridges
Piney Beach Cabins

17. Piney Beach Cabins

St Robert, MO

Former resort cabins by the river, now closed but nostalgic.

Lodging Historic Motel/Hotels
Sweetwater Bar-B-Que

18. Sweetwater Bar-B-Que

St Robert, MO

BBQ joint known for smoky meats and friendly roadside service.

Food & Drink BBQ
Uranus Fudge Factory & General Store

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

Roadside Attractions Photo Ops Quirky Stops
Skyline Welding Service

Once a functioning roadside weld shop, now a rustic Route 66 relic.

Roadside Attractions Historic Structures