There’s No Road Trip Like a Missouri Route 66 Road Trip.

From the thrilling views to the amazing stories, a visit to the Gateway Arch is an experience you’ll never forget. Ride a tram to the top, explore the new interactive museum down below, watch a documentary about its construction, eat, shop or take a riverboat cruise to view the Arch and St. Louis skyline from the Mississippi River.

Originally established in 1934 as the Red Cedar Inn Restaurant, this log-constructed building, made from wood harvested from the nearby Smith family farm, evokes the spirit of pioneer days to welcome visitors.

Originally built in the 1940s, this historic motor court has been completely restored to its original Route 66-era charm. It’s also loaded with all the modern comforts and amenities today’s travelers expect, making it a truly unique experience. The perfect stay for a road tripper, history lover or anyone looking for a comfortable boutique getaway.

Go back in time at this vintage motor court with a classic Route 66 vibe. Open since 1934, it’s the oldest continuously operating motel on the historic highway. It’s been completely restored with new heating and cooling systems, flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi and even suites with Jacuzzis while still keeping its 1930s appeal. And you’ll be close to all the local Route 66 attractions and landmarks.

The Fugitive Beach offers over an acre of water, sand beach, 60″ water slide, pavilions and more.  Located 8 miles South of Rolla on Hwy 72, the Fugitive Beach is a family friendly summer destination.  They are open May – September from 10:00-6:00.  Also available on site is the Fugitive Beach Bar & Grill.

Built in the 1850s, the Old Stagecoach Stop is a museum with 10 rooms, each restored to a different use or era in the building’s history. It has been a stage stop and tavern, a hospital during the Civil War, a hotel, a dentist’s office and a boardinghouse for workers building Fort Leonard Wood in 1941. Tour guides explain the history of the building and the region.

Built in 1946, this vintage auto court harkens back to the heyday of Route 66. And it’s still serving the highway traveler with the same great hospitality today. Unique Route 66-themed rooms are available, with a variety of modern amenities. Stop in, stay a while and enjoy the charm of one of America’s few remaining mom-and-pop motels along the route.

Marshfield is the hometown of Edwin Hubble, the famous astronomer who demonstrated the existence of other galaxies and helped us to better understand universe expansion and the Big Bang. No visit to Marshfield is complete without seeing the one-quarter-size, 1,200-pound replica of the famous space-exploring telescope named in his honor.

Experience this completely refurbished Route 66 inn. Eight sandstone cottages, built in 1938, are frozen in time, just as when the motel was originally built. Book a themed room like the Monroe and Elvis suites. Take a selfie with the retired 1965 Best Western lighted road sign, including the old five-point crown. Purchase a copy of the book “Route 66 Rail Haven: An Offspring of the Mother Road.”

Built in the 1940s, this Route 66 icon is once again open for tourists. Experience what automobile touring was like back in the day. Rooms are restored to their 1940s-era appearance with hardwood floors, ceramic tile showers and built-in dressers. There are no TVs, but they have kept a promise made by Arthur Boots, the original owner: “a radio in every room.”

No Route 66 trip is complete without a stop at this historical mural in Joplin’s beautiful downtown. Get the perfect photo op at this visual park featuring a 1964 Corvette replica embedded in a wall and huge tile murals created by acclaimed artists.