The Official Website of the Route 66 Association of Missouri

OUR MISSION
The Route 66 Association of Missouri is a nonprofit organization established to preserve, promote, and develop Historic 66 (The Main Street of America) in the Show-Me State.

OUR HISTORY
The Route 66 Association of Missouri originated from the efforts of dedicated volunteers who in the fall of 1989 realized Historic 66 in Missouri deserved the recognition and preservation.
The association became a reality in early 1990 when it began officially with more Charter Members than any other state Route 66 Association. Today, Association members reside in over 30 states plus internationally.

Next Meeting Saturday April 12, 2014

Upcoming Motor Tour September 5, 6, and 7th 2014

Noted Route 66 authority and artist Jerry McClanahan will be unveiling his latest painting at Gary Turner’s Gay Parita Station near Halltown, MO on historic Route 66 on Saturday May 17, 2014.

HOT SUMMER NIGHTS  SPECIAL INVITATION FOR JUNE 13
YOU ARE INVITED!
CRUISING ON THE BAGNELL DAM STRIP IN LAKE OZARK, MO.

                          

April 12th Meeting at The Vacuum Museum in St. James MO

Our Saturday  12th Meeting will be at the Vacuum Museum located at #3 Industrial Drive in St. James, MO 65559.  The program speaker will by Tom Gasko, Curator of the museum.

Lunch is provided by Missouri Hick Bar-B-Q and served at 12:00 noon with the general meeting following.

Museum tours are from 9:00am to 5:00 pm.

There will be an Officers and Board Members Meeting at 10:00am.

Please complete the atttached reservation form and return with Lunch Payment by Friday, March 28, 2014

Download Form Here

January Meeting in Springfield

The January 11th meeting had a large turn-out! The quarterly event was held at the University Plaza Hotel in Springfield, Missouri.

Ralph Rognstad Jr.of The City of Springfield gave a presentation of the College Street Corridor development. This unique park will include features and displays representing the city as the birthplace of Route 66! It was on April 30, 1926 at Park Central Square where officials first proposed U.S. 66 as the name of the new Chicago-to-Los Angeles highway. Details of the development at http://www.springfieldmo.gov/collegestreet/pdfs/web%20pdf

Bob Schwarz gave us details of the upcoming “Hot Summer Nights” Car Cruise at Bagnall Dam Strip. This June 13th, 2014 car cruise is quite special in that the center lane of the dam will be blocked off so that cars can displayed! http://lakeozarkbagnelldam.com/hot-summer-nights-cruise-on-the-bagnell-dam-strip/

Jim Crooks announced details of the next meeting on April 12th, 2014 at the Vacuum Cleaner Museum in St. James. The meal will be catered by Missouri Hick BBQ. Details and reservation form to be posted soon as well as in the mail for members.

Route 66 Association of Missouri Welcomes New Business Members

We welcome the following new business members and thank them for their support.

Pole Position Raceway Indoor Karting – Crestwood

Images in Tile – Joplin

Dave Sinclair Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram – Pacific

B&N Auto Parts – Springfield

Harbell’s Grill & Sports Bar – Springfield

La Quinta Inn – South Springfield – Springfield

Rex Smith Oil Company – Springfield

Wilson’s Chuckwagon – Springfield

Central Electric & Storage – Sullivan

Skyline Cycles, Inc. – Waynesville

Center Theatre – Vinita, OK

Please patronize the business members that support what we do. Here is a link to the complete list:
Route 66 Association of Missouri Business Members

Route 66 Association of Missouri Welcomes New Business Members

We welcome the following new business members and thank them for their support.

Planet Sub – Bourbon

City of Crestwood

Crestwood-Sunset Hills Area Chamber of Commerce

Dent Squad – Crestwood

Cuba Bakery & Deli

Meramec Valley Campground & RV Park – Cuba

MotoeXotica Classic Cars LLC – Fenton

Daniel R. Jones, Attorney at Law, P.C. – Independence

Hideout Harley-Davidson – Joplin

Kirkwood Historical Society – Kirkwood

Zisser Tire and Auto – Kirkwood

Onondaga Cave State Park – Leasburg

Lebanon I-44 Speedway – Lebanon

Bushmaster’s Rockin’ Race Place – Marshfield

Hidden Waters Nature Park – Marshfield

RV Express 66, LLC – Marshfield

Last Chance Garage – Rogersville

Howlin’ Wolf Hot Rods – St. Louis

T.F.A. The Future Antiques – St. Louis

Baymont Inn & Suites / St. Robert-Ft. Leonard Wood – St. Robert

Route 66 Diner – St. Robert

City of Shrewsbury

History Museum on the Square – Springfield

Hy-Vee #1641 – Springfield

Mitchem Tire & Wheel – Springfield

University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center – Springfield

City of Sunset Hills

Southwest Missouri Stang Gang – Webb City

City of Wildwood, Missouri

City of Edwardsville – Illinois

City of Litchfield – Tourism Office – Illinois

Streetcar Station Coffee Shop – Galena, Kansas

Roads and Rails – Byron, Georgia

Please patronize the business members that support what we do. Here is a link to the complete list:
Route 66 Association of Missouri Business Members

Route 66 Association of Missouri Welcomes New Business Members

Route 66 Association of Missouri Business Member Directory

Please visit and support our valued Business Members for 2012, and when you do please let them know that you are also a member of the Route 66 Association of Missouri!

Businesses, click here to learn how to become a member of the Route 66 Association of Missouri – you don’t have to be in Missouri or even on Route 66 to join and help promote business, tourism, education, and historic preservation. Route 66 businesses, click
here for more ways to promote your business.

Avilla Bois D’Arc, MO Bourbon Brentwood Carterville Carthage Columbia Crestwood Cuba Devils Elbow Doolittle Ellisville Eureka Fanning Florissant Gay Parita Gravois Mills Halltown Hazelgreen Hazelwood Joplin Kingdom City Kirkwood Leasburg Lebanon Manchester Maplewood Marshfield Mount Vernon Osage Beach Pacific Phelps Phillipsburg Richland Rock Hill Rolla Rosati St. Charles St. Clair St. James St. Louis St. Robert Spencer Springfield Stanton Stateline Strafford Sullivan Sunset Hills Union Villa Ridge Waynesville Webb City Webster Groves Wildwood Willard Auburn, IL Carlinville, IL Chicago, IL Edwardsville, IL Granite City, IL Hamel, IL Livingston, IL Litchfield, IL Mitchell, IL Murphysboro, IL Springfield, IL Staunton, IL Wheeling, IL Willowbrook, IL Baxter Springs, KS Galena, KS Riverton, KS Afton, OK Claremore, OK Clinton, OK Elk City, OK Miami, OK Sapulpa, OK Vinita, OK Adrian, TX Tucumcari, NM Scottsdale, AZ Lake Arrowhead, CA Philipsburg, MT New Salem, PA Nashville, TN Waverly, TN

Missouri

AvillaAvilla Post Office Building – Mail your Rt. 66 postcards here! (Former Bank of Avilla 1915-1944)Bois D’Arc Hood’s Propane Co., Inc. – Serving Southwest Missouri 417-732-6632 Hood’s Service Center, Inc. – 24 Hour Service Since 1963 – Truck Stop Bourbon Bremer Hardware & Lumber – Helping Build Bourbon – On Main Street Since 1915! Circle Inn Malt Shop – Family Owned – On Route 66 since ’56 City of Bourbon – See Our Historic “BOURBON” Water Tower from Route 66! Country Cousin Antique Mall – Antiques & Collectables 573-732-4200 Brentwood Carl’s Drive In – “16 Seats in Heaven” City of Brentwood – City of Warmth – http://www.brentwoodmo.org Carterville Bulger Motor Co. – “On Route 66 Since 1946” 417-673-1398 City of Carterville – Since 1876 – http://www.cartervillemo.com Stewart’s 66 Cafe – Homemade Pies Fresh Daily on Route 66! 417-673-8000 SUPERTAM on 66 – Superman Museum & Ice Cream Parlor 417-392-7405 Carthage 66 Drive-In Theatre – Open Fri/Sat/Sun April thru Sept 417-359-5959 Best Budget Inn – On the lake… at Hwy 96 & Old Route 66 — 417-358-6911 Big Red Barn RV Park – No Planes, Trains, or Freeway Noise Allowed! 1-888-244-2276 Boots Court Motel – Back on the Road Again – Drop By and See Us! Carthage Convention & Visitors Bureau – http://www.visit-carthage.com 1-866-357-8687 Historic Phelps House – Carthage Historic Preservation, Inc. – Open for Tours Wednesdays April thru November & Event Rentals Powers Museum – 10% off in shop – http://www.powersmuseum.com Stone’s Throw Dinner Theatre – Best Dinner Theatre on Route 66 417-358-9665 White Rose Winery, Restaurant, Bed & Breakfast – “Fine Wine, Elegant Dining, Unforgettable Bed & Breakfast” – http://www.whiterosebed-breakfast.com Columbia State Historical Society of Missouri – http://www.umsystem.edu/shs Crestwood Crestwood Bowl – “Still Rollin’ After 50 Years on Route 66!” 314-966-4377 Dent Squad – “To Preserve and Protect Your Factory Finish” 314-849-5577 Walnut Park Auto Body & Restoration – “Family Owned & Operated Since 1943” 314-965-2953 Cuba Bob’s Gasoline Alley – Gasoline & Route 66 Memorabilia City of Cuba – Route 66 Mural City Crawford County Fair Inc. – … a family tradition. http://www.crawfordcountyfair.info Crawford County Historical Society – 3 Stories of History – Wed & Sat 10AM – 2PM, Sun 12-4 PM Cuba Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center – http://www.cubamochamber.com Cuba Free Press – “Defending Your Liberties Since 1960” Cuba Super 8 – Service With A Smile! Call 573-885-2087 Hayes Shoe Store – Old Fashioned Service – Today’s Styles – 573-885-7312 Huddle House #541 – Any Meal, Anytime! Open 24/7 573-885-0043 Jim Montgomery’s Body & Paint – Full Service Body Shop & Painting – Flatbed Wrecker Service 573-885-4204 Mace Supermarket – “Come Shop With Us” McGinnis Wood Products, Inc. – Specializing in Wine Barrels Midwest Petroleum Travel Plaza – Stop & See Our Route 66 “Classic Road Show” 50′ Long Mural Inside! Missouri Hick Bar B Q – Enjoy Rustic Dining and Great Food! Mizell Funeral Home – “Honored to Serve Since 1905” Mullally Distributing Co., Inc. – “Budweiser – King of Beers” People’s Bank – Your One-Stop Financial Center Ray Harvey Art – Muralist for Cuba Route 66 – rayharveyart.com Roberts-Judson Lumber – Established in 1914 Rock Fair Restaurant and Lounge – 3 Blocks South of Route 66 on Highway 19 Route 66 Fudge Shop & Specialized Chocolates – Where The Sweets Hit The Streets on Route 66 Route 66 Restorations – Classic Car Restoration 573-885-0032 Shelly’s Route 66 Cafe – “Where Friends Gather & Strangers are Welcome” 573-885-6000 Spirals Art Gallery & Studio – Local Artwork, Crafts and Gifts 573-205-6777 The Jesus Christ Foundation – Promoting Jesus – King of the Road The Rose – Karaoke – 2 Pool Tables – Darts Three Mile Creek – Rustic Décor and Log Furniture 573-885-9663 Viva Cuba Mural Project – cubamomurals.com / Murals Beautifying Cuba Since 1984 Wagon Wheel Motel / Connie’s Shoppe at Wagon Wheel – http://www.wagonwheel66cuba.com 573-885-3411 Wallace House – Catering & Banquet Facilities Available Woodward Law Firm, L.L.C. – Personal Attention to Your Needs 573-885-6474 Devils Elbow Becht Properties, Inc. – Commercial Real Estate – Ft. Wood Area 573-336-4400 Elbow Inn Bar & BBQ Piney Beach Cabins – Rt.66 Cottage Court http://www.pineybeachcabins.com Shelden’s Market – Store/Post Office on Big Piney River US Missouri Route 66 Canoe Rental – “Keep Cool with Route 66 Canoe Rental” 573-336-2730 Doolittle Cookin’ From Scratch / Phillips 66 – Home of the “Route 66 King of the Road Burger Challenge Ellisville Genghis Grill – The Mongolian Stir-Fry – Feast Like a Beast Schaefer Autobody Centers – Auto Collision Repair, Refinishing, and Detailing Eureka Cherokee Chief Trading Post – Antiques, Collectibles, & Mannequins Double 4 Trailer Sales – Across from Six Flags – Sales, Parts & Service – http://www.double4trailersales.com KOA St. Louis West / Historic Route 66 – On Rt 66 – President’s Award Winner 2008/2009 Long’s Auto Center – Across from Six Flags – Preowned Sales & Service – http://www.longsautocenter.com Phil’s Bar B. Q. – Ribs are Phil’s Specialty For Over 50 Years Route 66 State Park & Visitor Center – On Historic Highway – Route 66 Museum / Gift Shop Super Smokers BBQ – Zagat Rated “BBQ Best Bet” – World Champions The Original Fried Pie Shop – It’s not just Lunch – It’s an Experience 636-587-7PIE Fanning Fanning 66 Outpost General Store – Home of the Route 66 Rocker – World’s Largest Florissant City of Florissant – http://www.florissantmo.com 314-921-5700 Florissant Old Town Partners, Inc. – http://www.florissantoldtown.com 314-837-0033 Florissant Valley Historical Society – http://www.florissantoldtown.com/tailledenoyer.shtml 314-524-1100 Hutchens Mortuary & Cremation Center White Auto Body, Inc. – Serving Our Customers Since 1986 314-839-1114 Gay Parita Gay Parita Sinclair – Travelin’ Main Street USA – The Dream of My Life – an adventure through Time & History Gravois Mills Water’s Edge Motel & Boat Rental – A Short Side Trip – Road Warriors Discounts 573-372-2201 Halltown Laura Jean Derrick – Architect – Preservation / Renovation / Consultation 417-863-1530 Whitehall Mercantile – Collectibles, Antiques, Primitives, Usables Hazelgreen Gascozark Trading Post & Flea Market – Visit Us At www.gascozarkfleamarket.com Grumpy’s Outback – Grocery – Deli – General Store. See Grumpy in our Outhouse! Hazelwood City of Hazelwood, MO – “Much More Than You Imagine” http://www.Hazelwoodmo.org Gateway Uniform & Apparel – “Your image is our business” 314-607-9082 Joplin Candy House Chocolate Factory – Watch our Candy Makers – Dwtn at 510 S. Kentucky Cooper’s 66 – Featuring in-house Smoked Meats & Craft Beers at 124 S. Main 417-781-US66 Country Caboose – Railroad Museum – http://www.countrycaboose.com Cycle Connection Harley-Davidson / Buell – http://www.cycleconnectionh-d.com Granny Shaffer’s Family Restaurant – “Tastes Homemade Cause It Is!” 2728 N. Rangeline Granny Shaffer’s On The Plaza – “Tastes Homemade Cause It Is!” 7th & Illinois Holiday Inn Joplin Hotel & Convention Center – Joplin’s only Full-Service Hotel 417-782-1000 Joplin Convention and Visitors Bureau – visitjoplinmo.com Joplin Museum Complex – A Missouri Ultimate 100 Destination Joplin Petro Truck Stop – The Perfect Spot to Refuel, Refresh and Relax Joplin Special Road District – jsrd@cableone.net Joplin Transmission & Auto Center – “Get Your Auto Fixed on Route 66” 417-626-7300 Kitchen Pass Restaurant and Bar – Celebrating 25 Years! Food-Spirits-Live Entertainment 417-624-9095 Murphysburg Residential Historic District – A Place of Prestigious & Elegant Addresses News/Talk FM 102.9 / AM 1310 KZRG – Listen to Route 66 Radio Show – Saturdays 8:00 PM-Midnight Residence Inn by Marriott Joplin – All Suites with all the Comforts www.marriott.com/jlnri Transport Distribution Co. (TDC) – Truckin’ on 66 – http://www.gotdc.com Wilder’s Steakhouse – “Famous for Good Things to Eat & Drink Since 1928” 417-623-7320 Kingdom City NOSTALGIAVILLE, USA – “Your 50’s and 60’s Nostalgia Superstore” Kirkwood Best Western Kirkwood Inn – Best Rest West of the Arch – 2 Blocks from Doc’s Doc’s Harley-Davidson – Since 1955 – http://www.docsharleydavidson.com Leasburg Belmont Vineyards – Great Wines for Fun Times! 573-885-7156 Skippy’s Route 66 Inn – “Good Food for Good People” Lebanon Ace Muffler Shop – A Real Muffler Shop, Not a Clamp and Rip Off! 417-588-2320 Charlie’s Farms and Gardens – …where goodness grows for taste. May thru October… City of Lebanon – Friendly People. Friendly Place. http://www.lebanonmo.org Custom Lawn Care – Lawn Care – Pruning – Trimming 417-588-3448 Dowd’s Catfish & Barbeque – Serving “Award Winning Catfish and BBQ” on Route 66 417-532-1777 Faye’s Diner – “Really Homemade Food & Desserts” M-F 6AM-2PM (Sat NOON) Forest Manor Motel – Historic Roadside Motel & RV Park 417-532-6114 Frankie D’s Diner – Homemade Cookin’ just like Grandma used to make on Route 66! 417-991-3838 Heartland Antique Mall – “Something for Everyone!” I-44 at Exit 127 8 AM-8 PM Historic Route 66 Motel – American Owned – Next to Dowd’s Catfish & Barbeque Lindsay Chevrolet / Lindsay Ford – “Where the Trucks Are” on Route 66! 417-532-3114 Madison Street Grill – Serving Great Steaks, Seafood & Spirits! 417-532-0120 Munger Moss Motel – Your Home Away From Home – http://www.mungermoss.com Nancy Ballhagen’s Puzzles – http://www.missouripuzzle.com Route 66 Museum & Research Center – Let Us Display Your Route 66 Collection! Route 66 Sodas, LLC – Route 66 Root Beer – The Ones For The Road – http://www.route66sodas.com Sand Spring Resort & Restaurant – On Missouri’s Beautiful Niangua River at Bennett Spring 1-800-543-3474 Shepherd Hills Factory Outlets – On Route 66 Since 1960 – http://www.shephills.com Starlite Lanes – Where The Fun Begins! Bowl on Historic Route 66! Value Tire Center – “Better Deals on Tires & Wheels” http://www.creepinonchrome.com Willard Quarries, Inc. – “You Call We Haul” 417-532-2728 Manchester Classic Thunderbird Club of St. Louis – Dedicated to the Classic Thunderbird 1955-1957 Maplewood Paramount Jewelers – “See Our Landmark Neon Sign Since 1946” http://www.paramountjewelers.com Marshfield Blackberry Creek Retreat / Bed & Breakfast – “Nature’s Beauty with Country Charm” Hidden Waters Nature Park – On Route 66 at 1853 Calloway – Cabin, Walking Trails, Water Features, Gardens Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourist Info Ctr – 130th 4th of July Parade & 19th Annual Rodeo Mount Vernon Vintage Car Broker – “I Find ’em – You Bind ’em” Call 417-316-1906 Osage Beach Jake Culpeeper’s Cattle Co. – “The Steak Place at Lake of the Ozarks” Pacific Beacon Car Wash – Come by & see our Beacon Motel Neon Sign! City of Pacific – Est. 1859 – http://www.pacificmissouri.com Creations Unlimited – Custom Framing & Restoration at Pacific Antique Mall http://www.PacificFramer.com 314-393-7996 Deanna Christine’s Antique & Resale Gallery – 2 Blocks S. of Route 66 at 142 W. St. Louis Street 314-402-8097 Don Flier Motors – “Selling Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep & Ram Products on Route 66 for over 30 Years” Down South Cafe – Serving Breakfast & Cajun Cuisine on Route 66! 636-257-7866 Mahler’s Truck and Auto Repair – Same location for 34 Years on Route 66! 636-271-2020 Osage Dental Group Pacific Antique Mall – Antiques & Collectibles – 1 Block S. of Route 66 at 125 N. First St. Pacific Area Chamber of Commerce – http://www.pacificchamber.com Route 66 Railfan Visitor Center – Mainline Viewing Area – Route 66 Model Railroad Club 636-742-1678 Route 66 REALTORS – http://www.route66realtors.com – 636-271-6660 The Meramec Valley Current News Magazine – “Pacific’s Hometown Community News Magazine” Phelps KC Obsolete Parts – Ford Parts & Accessories – RT66 Gift Shop 417-452-FORD (3673) Phillipsburg Historic Route 66 Antique Mall – Antiques, Rt. 66 Memorabilia and More! I-44 Exit 123 Richland The Cave Restaurant and Resort – “Its Really In a Cave!” 573-765-4554″ Rock Hill City of Rock Hill – http://www.rockhillmo.com Leach BP Service – Serving The Motoring Public Since 1949 Rolla A Miner Indulgence Bed & Breakfast – A Major Indulgence at a Miner Price on Route 66 City of Rolla – “The Middle of Everywhere” http://www.rollacity.org Fall Creek Rock Shop – Rock Shop on Route 66 – Minerals, Fossils, Jewelry, Lapidary Muffler Mart – Located at 100 East 6th Street 573-364-5434 Phelps County Bank – Employee Owned – http://www.phelpscountybank.com 573-364-5202 Rolla Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center – “Engineered for the Road” http://www.visitrolla.com Route 66 Motors – Classic Cars and Used Cars, 573-265-5200 The Mule Tobacco Barn – Let the Giant Sterling Hillbilly Wave You In! The Mule Trading Post – Route 66 Items, Antiques, Collectibles, Knives & Swords, Southwest Pottery 573-364-4711 Totem Pole Trading Post, Inc. – Antiques, Souvenirs, C-Store “Since 1933” Rosati Rosati Winery Museum – “Making History on Route 66 Since 1934” St. Charles Fast Lane Classic Cars – “We Sell Investments That Accelerate” Neon Time – Custom Neon & Vintage Sign Restoration 636-940-7070 St. Clair Henderson’s Antiques – Architectural Artifacts for Home and Garden – Call 314-795-2612 Lewis Cafe – “Home Cooked Meals For Over 65 Years” Old Bus Stop Coffee Shop and Art Gallery, LLC River Hills Traveler – Ozarks Outdoor Information – Friendly Folks – Free Samples Route 66 Car Club – Father’s Day Car Show – Call 636-629-5445 Route 66 Lumber Co. dba St. Clair Building Center – “Get Your Sticks at Route 66” 636-629-2644 St. Clair Historical Museum St. James Diana’s Diner – Home Style Cooking & Daily Specials 573-265-3424 Johnnies Bar – Coldest Beer on Route 66 Murdon Concrete Products – Look for our Dripping Faucet Neon Sign! Spurgeon’s “66” Service – “66” Station on Route 66 Since 1961 St. James Chamber of Commerce & Tourist Center – Discover the Ozarks’ Best! Vacuum Cleaner Museum and Factory Outlet – http://www.vacuummuseum.com 1-866-444-9004 St. Louis AAA Auto Club of Missouri – We’re Always With You Auto Evaluators, Inc. – For All Your Automotive Needs Banc Card Midwest, Inc. Blueberry Hill – Restaurant & Music Club – http://www.BlueberryHill.com Open 7 Days 11:00 AM – Wowee!! Chili Mac’s Diner – In the heart of downtown St. Louis at 510 Pine St. 314-421-9040 Chuck-A-Burger Drive-In Restaurant – Cruisin’ Capitol of the Midwest since 1957 Creve Coeur Paving – Our Reputation Rides On Our Service http://www.CcpStl.com DENT DEVIL of St. Louis – Paintless Dent Removal www.dentdevil.com 636-230-7900 DIRECTIONS SAINT LOUIS, LLC – St. Louis’ Premier Tour Company – offering Day Trips and Tours from St. Louis! Donut Drive-In – Best Hand-cut Donuts in St. Louis on Route 66! Eat-Rite Diner – Eat-Rite or Don’t Eat at All Firestone Complete Auto Care – On Route 66 at 6211 Chippewa – See Our Vintage “Bow-Tie” Neon Sign!W\ Howlin’ Wolf Hot Rods – “Old School Hot Rods Done Right” J. Bentzinger and Associates, Inc. – Manufacturers Representatives – “Surrounding our Customers with Service” 314-549-5510 Puffed Up Productions St. Louis Transitions – Route 66 St. Louis Books & Unique Handmade Items – route66stlouis.com Southwest Market Cuisine – “Sandwiches Our Specialty” Ted Drewes – It Really is Good, Guys… and Gals! T.F.A. The Future Antiques – The Leading Mid Century Dealer in the St. Louis Area St. Robert All Star Inn & Star Restaurant – “Locally Owned & Operated – Home Cooked Food on Old Route 66” City of St. Robert – “Come Grow With Us” http://www.saintrobert.com Comfort Inn – Unique Rustic Lodge 573-336-3553 Fairfield Inn – Making Business Comfortable! 573-336-8600 First State Bank, St. Robert – Together We Are Making Progress Hampton Inn – Hot ‘On The House’ Breakfast 573-336-3355 Liberty Lodge – Clean, Comfortable, Hometown Hospitality! 573-336-3121 Pulaski County Tourism Bureau – Pulaski County – Missouri’s Natural Beauty Sweetwater Bar-B-Que – “A taste of the Ozarks” At I-44 & Exit 163 – Open Daily Spencer Spencer Garage – See Spencer Restored on Historic Route 66 Springfield Best Western Route 66 Rail Haven – Guests Get A True Route 66 Experience Since 1938 Bud’s Tire & Wheel Co. – Selling Tires & Wheels Over 50 Years on Route 66 City of Springfield – Departmet of Planning & Development 417-864-1037 Curtis Enterprises – http://www.birthplaceofroute66.com Danny’s Service Center – Look for our original Neon Sign at West Bypass & W. Division! Dr. Michael J. Clarke History Museum of Ozarks Scouting 417-833-1636 – Archiving SW Missouri Boy Scouting Heritage Eslick Enterprises – David J. Eslick, Photographer 417-889-9332 Fireworks Supermarkets – Visit our locations in Springfield & Gray Summit – Open All Year! First Baptist Church, 525 South Avenue – “Worship with us as you travel Route 66” 417-866-7202 Great River Engineering of Springfield, Inc. – www.greatrivereng.com Louie’s Drive In aka Vaughn’s – Oldest West Side Drive In Cafe 417-831-0883 Lurvey Properties Mexican Villa El Taco – On Route 66 at 316 W. Kearney – See our Vintage Neon Sign! Momma Mary’s Navajo Tacos – “One Bite is a true Southwest delight” Ozarks Public Television – KOZK-Springfield / KOZJ-Joplin Visit us at http://www.optv.org Route 66 Barber Shop – Get Your Kicks with a Haircut at an Old Tyme Barber Shop on Route 66 Route 66 Hot Dogs – http://www.route66hotdogs.com Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce – Everywhere Should Be Like This Springfield-Greene County Library Center – Drive Here to Research Route 66 and More! Springfield-Greene County Library Local History Department – Genealogy, Family Heritage and Civil War Research Center! Springfield-Greene County Library Station – Cruise into the Library Station to view Car and Train Memorabilia! Springfield, Missouri Convention & Visitors Bureau – Birthplace of Route 66 – Springfield, MO 1-800-678-8767 Springfield/Route 66 KOA – Great Camping on Route 66 Since 1972! Steak ‘n Shake – Famous For Steakburgers and Route 66! Twin Motorcycle & Tattoo – Home of the Route 66 Tattoo Your Big Hair Day Studio – Shannon Medley, Stylist – Wedding & Event Hair Design by Appt Only 417-987-8448 Stanton Meramec Caverns – Open Everyday! Oldest Stop on Route 66 Stateline Paddoc Liquors – On Old Route 66 at State Line – Look for our Gas Pumps! Strafford Alice Delcour – Real Estate Sales 417-839-2152 Chestnut Plaza – At Corner of I-44 and State Highway 125 City of Strafford – The Best Small Town on Main Street USA – Route 66 Joe’s Route 66 Diner Keiser Properties LLC – “40 Years on Route 66” Missouri Ozarks 66 Society – Promoting Route 66 and its History in the Ozarks Odie’s Auto Repair – Get Your Car Fixed on Old Route 66 417-839-1894 Strafford Chamber of Commerce – 2013 “Route 66 Days” Saturday May 11th – Call 417-894-7653 Strafford Branch Library – Cruise down Route 66 to the Strafford Branch Library! Team Liquors – “Small Store with a Large Selection” – on Rt. 66 just East of Strafford The Cutting Room – Give your hair a “Kick” on Route 66!! Wild Animal Safari Sullivan Cruzin Rt66 Auto Sales & Resale Shop – Located on Route 66 at 227 E. Springfield Road 636-221-4305 Du Kum Inn Restaurant – Serving Route 66 Travelers Since 1961! 573-468-6114 Harry’s Tire, LLC – New Tires, Custom Wheels, & Tire Repair 573-468-4128 Route 66 Tees Schmidt Auto Center – “Late Model Pre-Owned Vehicles Since 1954” 573-468-2233 Sullivan Area Chamber of Commerce – “Spend The Night or a Lifetime” http://www.sullivanmochamber.com Sunset Hills Holiday Inn Viking Route 66 Mile 227 Tap & Grill – Where Route 66 and Exquisite mix! Sanders Service – Family Owned Since 1977 on Route 66 at 10775 Watson Road Union Huxel’s Auto Repair – Used Parts for Old Cars 1940 to 1980 Indian Harvest Trade – On Route 66 – http://www.indianharvesttrade.com Mason Dixon Flea Market Villa Ridge Bourbeuse Valley Harley-Davidson – Junction of I-44 and Hwy 50 on Route 66 K Leigh Bugs Antique Mall – Antiques, Collectables, & Furniture 636-451-6303 Pin Oak Creek RV Park – “Family Fun Camping on Route 66” 1-888-474-6625 Route “66” Storage – 636-451-0677 Sunset Motel Waynesville Cave State Cruisers Car Club – Car Show the Weekend After Father’s Day 573-435-9297 City of Waynesville – Established 1833 – http://www.waynesvillemo.org Hoppers Pub – “66 Brews on Route 66” http://www.hopperspub.com 573-774-0135 Pulaski County Historical Museum and Society – Open Saturdays Only 10-2 PM April thru Sept Security Bank of Pulaski County The Drynk – Bistro & Lounge – “Let Us Entertain Your Appetite” The Old Stagecoach Stop – Open Saturdays 10 to 4 April thru Sept T.J. Customs – Specializes in Old Trucks & Off-Road Vehicles 573-774-6557 Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce – http://www.waynesville-strobertchamber.com Webb City Bradbury Bishop Deli – Visit Our Historic Soda Fountain Built in 1931 Culver’s Route 66 – America’s First Route 66 Culver’s! Hwy 171 & Madison on Route 66 Route 66 Movie Theater – “Today’s Movies at Yesterday’s Prices” – 417-673-1155 Webb City Area Chamber of Commerce & Route 66 Visitors Center – On the Route at Broadway & Webb – Call 417-673-1154 Webb City Florist & Greenhouse – See our Historic Sign on Original Route 66 at 1001 S. Jefferson! 417-673-3780 Webb City Historical Society – For More Information 417-673-5866 Webster Groves, MO Route 66 Transmissions, Etc. – Family Owned On The Mother Road – Quality #1 Yorkshire Village – Part of Route 66 Since 1951 Wildwood Historic “Big Chief” Roadhouse – Established 1929 – http://www.bigchiefroadhouse.com 636-458-3200 State Farm Insurance – Mikel Garrett, Agent – http://www.mikelgarrett.com 636-458-5055 Stovall’s Grove – Dance Hall, Tavern and Live Music Since 1935 Willard Pearl Auto Works – Distinctive Paint and Body Works with Midwest Integrity

Illinois

Auburn

Becky’s Barn – Off the Bricks on Route 66 – Antiques, Souvenirs, Amish Candy & Jams 217-836-3043 BeckysBarn.com

Carlinville

Magnuson Grand Hotel & Conference Center – http://www.magnusongrandhotel.com – Full Service – Route 66

Chicago

Superdawg drive-in – HIYA! THANKS FOR STOPPING. http://www.superdawg.com 773-763-0660

Edwardsville

City of Edwardsville – Third Oldest City in Illinois http://www.cityofedwardsville.com

Granite City

Historic Route 66 Flea Market – Stop & Shop – We have what you need from A to Z

Hamel

Weezy’s Route 66 Bar & Grill

Livingston

Pink Elephant Antique Mall – “See Our Giant Roadside Attractions!” 618-637-2366

Litchfield

Litchfield History Museum & Route 66 Welcome Center Association

The Ariston Cafe – “Remember! Where Good Food Is Served”

Mitchell

Luna Café – “See Our Spectator Neon Signs by Day and Especially by Night!”

Murphysboro

Silkworm, Inc. – 800-826-0577 http://www.silkwormink.com

Springfield, IL

Cozy Dog Drive In – “Famous Hot Dog On a Stick” http://www.cozydogdrivein.com

Staunton

DeCamp Junction Inc. – Historic Roadhouse Serving Since 1926 618-637-2951

Henry’s Route 66 Rabbit Ranch / Emporium – Rt. 66 Info Center – http://www.HenrysRoute66.com

Wheeling

Superdawg drive-in – HIYA! THANKS FOR STOPPING – http://www.superdawg.com 847-459-1900

Willowbrook

Dell Rhea’s Chicken Basket – As Seen on “Diners Drive-Ins and Dives” and “Chicago’s Best”

Kansas

Baxter Springs

Baxter Springs Kansas Route 66 Visitors Center – A Restored 1930’s Phillips Service Station 620-856-2066

SACS 66 – Select Antique & Collectible Consignments 620-856-5570

Galena

4 WOMEN on the ROUTE – The Home of Tow Tater – Inspiration for “Tow Mater” from “Cars”

Riverton

Nelson’s Old Riverton Store – Home of the “Hand Crafted Sandwich” 620-848-3330

Oklahoma

Afton

Afton Station & Route 66 Packards – Route 66 & Vintage Car Museum / Visitors’ Center

Claremore

Claremore Convention & Visitors Bureau – Claremore, OK http://www.visitclaremore.org

Clinton

Oklahoma Route 66 Museum – A tribute to “The Mother Road” http://www.route66.org 580-323-7866

Elk City

National Route 66 Museum Complex – http://www.elkcity.com 580-225-6266

Miami

Allen Sign Studio – “A Sign of Service” http://www.allensignstudio.com

Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau – Home of Coleman Theatre, Ribbon Road & More

Waylan’s Ku-Ku Burger – Don’t just ask for a burger. Ask for WAYLAN’S

Sapulpa

Rt 66 Frame Shoppe and Gallery – http://www.Rt66FrameShoppe.com

Vinita

Clanton’s Cafe – Oldest Family-Owned Restaurant on Route 66

Shout & Sack C-Store & Deli – Rock Out on 66 – Buckle Up! Be Cool! Be Clean! Be Back!

Texas

Adrian

Midpoint Café & Gift Shop – “Home of the Ugly Crust Pie” 806-538-6379

New Mexico

Tucumcari

The Blue Swallow Motel – A Unique Experience out of Another Time

Arizona

Scottsdale

Route 66 World – http://www.route66world.com – Everything Route 66!

California

Lake Arrowhead

National Historic Route 66 Federation – Preserving and Promoting The Mother Road

Montana

Philipsburg

PACCOM FILMS www.paccomfilms.com – Award-winning Rt. 66 Documentaries since 1994. 1-800-786-6695

Pennsylvania

New Salem

Lees Leasing Company LLC – Kathryn & Robert Jurosco – Proud Supporters of Route 66!

Tennessee

Nashville

Joe Loesch – The Road Crew – Songs from the Mother Road & Route 66 Audio History – NewWaytoRead.com

Waverly

Mother Road Music – “Makin Music for the Mother Road” motherroadmusic@yahoo.com

List maintained by Robert Gehl – Director, Membership Services
Updated as of November 5, 2012

Travelin’ Main Street USA, the Dream of His Life

The following account was submitted by Bob Swengrosh.

“Last week I had the privilege to be the driver for Gary Turner, caretaker of Gay Parita, Sinclair Station on a Whirl-Wind trip out West on the Mother Road to the border town of Glenrio, Texas.

On a short trip two months ago, we motored west to Tulsa, OK. On that drive, special stops were standouts for Gary, Eisler Brothers – Scott Nelson, Marsh Arch Bridge – Dean Walker, Visitor Center, Café on the Route, Angles on the Route – Baxter Springs, the Coleman Theatre Tour, the Sidewalk Highway, the always special stop at Afton Station – Laurel Kane, Totem Pole Park, Molly’s (the new bridge entrance) and the Blue Whale – Gary wanted to go skinny dipping (I was glad it was to cold) I want to Thank everyone for the warm welcome that we received.

So this trip started west of Tulsa on both the 1926 and later Route in Sapulpa passing the closed Frankoma Pottery, with the drive on the Ozark Trail, Gary told a number of stories about when he was a young back seat driver in his parents’  ’50 Chevrolet going west on Route 66 to California. We stopped to walk around the wonderful old gas station in Depew, it is sad that most road warriors miss this town. In Stroud at the Rock Café, Dawn Welch had a nice talk with Gary, then on to a warm welcome by McJerry at his gallery and home in Chandler, we took the time to site seeing in Chandler, then on to the great motor cycles at Seaba Station with the 1920’s restroom building, this is a must stop.

On the drive down the private Portland Concrete west of Deep Fork we found one of Rich Dinkela painted Route 66 shields, a stop at Johns Oklahoma County 66 east of Arcadia should not be missed, the Round Barn was closed, but Pop’s was busy with customers. Gary knew how Lucille must have felt when the super highway passed her by. We toured the National Route 66 Museum in Elk City, then on to the “WOW” stop – the Sand hill’s Curiosity Shop, Harley and Annabelle put on a show for Gary, it was a great stop.

Entering the State of Texas, we found rain and heavy fog, we did stop in Shamrock to view the complete town, because of the weather we motored slowly to Amarillo to meet up with Bob Lile and have dinner with Rich Dinkela – Bob Lile hospitality was over the top, Thank You Bob. Bob got into the Tahoe and the three of us motored west on to Vega for a tour of the town, Adrain was next and Fran Houser was at the Midpoint Café, Gary enjoyed talking to her and looking at her gift shop. Our next stop was the ghost town of Glenrio, TX and GlenRio, NM. I had the joy to once again talk to Roxann Travis; she has had a hard life being the only one living in the ghost town of Glenrio. She is now working at the new welcome center on I-40 west bound in New Mexico. The stories that she can tell about her ghost town.

On the return trip east, we stopped in Groom, I took special interest in the old Phillips 66 gas station that Jack and Bettye West owned. The gas station and the Golden Spread motel across the street were in the movie “Leap of Faith” with Steve Martin. Our next stop was Mclean, Texas for a wonderful dinner at the “Red River Steak House”. Gary enjoyed talking to “WILL” and his mom and dad. The Red Mud, Bar-B-Q sauce is to die for.

Now, back to my opening statement “Whirl Wind Trip” around Amarillo, the wind was blowing about fifty miles per hour – plus – we drove thru two dust storms so bad we could not even see the front of the Tahoe hood; this was a true “Grapes of Wrath” experience.

I was able to return Gary back to his beloved wife in one piece, he was tired, but he enjoyed every minute of the trip. I took pictures of Gary all along the way and will be putting together a photo album for him. As Gary always states: ” Travelin’ Main Street USA, the Dream of His Life.“

The Route 66 Association of Missouri Welcomes New Business Members

We welcome the following new business members and thank them for their support.

Hood’s Propane Co., Inc – Bois D’Arc

Hood’s Service Center, Inc. – Bois D’Arc

Mizell Funeral Home – Cuba

Genghis Grilll – Ellisville

Hutchens Mortuary & Cremation Center – Florissant

Gateway Uniform & Apparel – Hazelwood

Creve Coeur Paving – St. Louis

Sullivan Area Chamber of Commerce – Sullivan

Mile 277 Tap & Grill – Sunset Hills

Hoppers Pub – Waynesville

Cooper’s Grill – Webb City

Steve’s Candy and Jerky – Galena, KS

Please patronize the business members that support what we do. Here is a link to the complete list:
Route 66 Association of Missouri Business Members

West Walnut Neighborhood Rt. 66 Festival Meeting

Information from David Eslick: “There will be a meeting this Thursday, April 14 at First Baptist Church Activities Building , Mt. Vernon and Campbell at 6:00 p.m. to brain storm ideas for a “Birthplace of Route 66 Festival” with a special tribute to John T. Woodruff on Sat. August 13.

I hope many of you can be there with ideas and a willingness to help.

You can reply if you are going to be there, if you want, or just show up.”

Missouri Division of Tourism Roadtrip Rewards Promotion

The Missouri Division of Tourism is excited to bring your business the opportunity to reach out to over 19 million consumers this summer through a partnership with McDonald’s restaurants. All at no cost to you.

In order to continue building the promotion, we need to hear from you! For more information, go to http://www.roadtriprewards.com/.