Route 66 stops in Missouri

Ornate mosque and event venue with rich history

Heritage plaza commemorating the birthplace of Route 66 with public art and interpretive displays.

Central gathering spot and plaza with Route 66 roots

Location of the famous 1865 gunfight involving Wild Bill Hickok.

Cultural and community center with historical significance.

Vintage roadside cabins along Route 66.

Historic transportation-related facility in Springfield.

Site of the original drive-thru hamburger stand.

Park marking the official birthplace of Route 66.

Car museum with vintage and classic vehicles on display.

Antique cars and Route 66 collectibles.

Historic motor court with vintage charm.

Old-school barbershop on Route 66.

Restored Texaco sign with classic gas pumps.

Abandoned country store with roadside charm.

Restored filling station and general store from Route 66’s heyday.

Historic iron bridge from the early Route 66 alignment.

Long-abandoned garage, a relic of motoring past.

Classic roadside diner serving comfort food and friendly service.

Unique aviation-themed diner adjacent to an airstrip.

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.

Former Route 66 drive-in theater site tied to Carthage’s postwar roadside entertainment era.

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.

Small stone station in Kendricktown tied to an early Humble or Magnolia-Mobil design.

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.

Historic painted sign from a former feed store.

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

Folk-art roadside sculpture featuring a vintage truck and farm-themed figures.

Quirky roadside sculpture of a woman changing a tire.

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

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.

Classic burger drive-up serving Carthage since 1953.

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

Women’s boutique on the square with fashion, gifts, and small-town style.

Historic courthouse square surrounded by preserved buildings and shops.

1922 downtown hotel later restored as apartments, retaining its historic hotel identity.

Large antique mall packed with vintage finds and collectibles on the square.

Romanesque courthouse with turreted tower in Carthage.

Casual deli with sandwiches, desserts, and ice cream.

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

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

Central downtown welcome center offering maps, brochures, and travel advice.

Central downtown welcome center offering maps, brochures, and travel advice.

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

Secondary visitor info location with access to Forest Park attractions.

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.