Route 66 in Missouri- Rolla and Cuba

Route 66 has been celebrated in film, story and song. Many tales have been told about the bootleggers, bandits, movie stars, hobos, writers and singers who have travelled on this famous route. More importantly, though, are the visitors on Historic Route 66. It’s the everyday visitor who keeps Historic Route 66 thriving.

Route 66 is the longest designated scenic Byway in the state of Missouri. It takes travellers through 10 Missouri counties and passes through communities such as St. Louis, Cuba, Rolla, Springfield and Carthage.

Cuba is more than 150 years old and boasts many historic attractions. It is referred to as the “Gateway to the Ozarks” and is located close to the Meramec River. It is home to a portion of Historic Route 66. While driving through Cuba, visitors should take notice of the murals and the World’s Largest Rocking Chair.

The World’s Largest Rocking Chair has been placed in the Guinness Book of World Records, so it is quite a sight to see. The town of Cuba has an annual Race to the Rocker, a four-mile run that ends when you reach the Route 66 Rocker.

Rolla is home to the Missouri University of Science and Technology and boasts a history that predates the Civil War. While driving through Rolla on Historic Route 66, visitors should take notice of the Stonehenge Replica at Missouri S&T as well as the Wooden Railroad Trestle Bridge located right outside of town in St. Robert.

The Stonehenge Replica was made using approximately 160 tons of granite and cut with Missouri S&T’s Waterjet equipment. It represents a link from the past into the modern. The Wooden Railroad Trestle Bridge was built in 1941 to bring building supplies to Fort Leonard Wood. It offers a scenic overlook located along an original segment of Historic Route 66.

After playing tourist, stick around Rolla for lunch and definitely dessert. The Public House Brewing Co. and Slice of Pie are great choices for any Route 66 traveller.

The Public House Brewing Co. are offering American Pale Ale for fall as well as chocolate porter, coffee and pumpkin flavours. They also offer artisan plates, sandwiches and snacks. A Slice of Pie has been a delicious part of Rolla for almost 29 years with apple being their most popular pie. There aren’t any wrong choices when it comes to their pie, though.

For more information on visiting Route 66 go to: VisitMO.com

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