Saturday, May 30, 2020

Day 3 - Historic Route 66 Missouri

Got on the road 5 AM to cross the Mississippi River into St. Louis, Missouri, the “Gateway to the West”. Heading to Joplin, Missouri to visit where Chip & Joyce & the kids lived 1983-1991.





St. Clair, MO

Much of old Route 66 runs right alongside the interstate. That means I am doing 25-55 mph and watching everybody fly past at 70 mph.

Bourbon Lodge in Bourbon, MO
This one's for Blake (bourbon lover)

Fanning Outpost in Cuba, MO
World's second largest rocking chair. Now I have something to do next year, looking for the biggest.

Missouri Hick BBQ in Cuba, Mo

Saw a billboard that said "The best fudge comes from Uranus". Had to stop!
 As I was leaving, there was a sign that said "Thanks for  picking Uranus".

Missouri's oldest business on Route 66. Established 1933.
Rolla, MO

Hullabaloo arrived Joplin, MO. First night in a campground. Have been staying free at family or Walmart parking lots.