Route 66

Rev up your engines and head on over to Maplewood for the Route 66 Celebration and Car Show on September 14th from 12 pm  – 4 pm. Get ready for a day full of classic cars, live music, food and drink, and shopping in Historic Downtown Maplewood.

The cool, crisp air of autumn beckons you outdoors to enjoy the spoils of Mother Nature before the cold, winter months. And as rolling hills ignite in a spectrum of reds, oranges, and yellows, there’s no better time to take in the fall scenery along America’s most historic highway.

Missouri History Today August 20, 1993: Campy Motel Closes Doors For Final Time

Years after catastrophe forced an entire town to evacuate, the area has been cleaned up and rebuilt as Route 66 State Park. For St. Louis County residents, it's a popular place to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and reconnect with nature.

Laclede County, located in south-central Missouri, was established on this date in 1849.

Wind your way past scenic vistas, cross rivers, and stop for a bite at unique eateries. You will find all this and more on this ride of a lifetime. Hop in (or on) your favorite mode of transportation and hit the road. Spend the night at a cabin resort before heading home.

Jump in the car or fire up your motorcycle for a really fun ride. Grab a burger or some Texas-style BBQ. Find out why Missouri is called the Cave State. And end the day at a bed-and-breakfast or a hotel to rest up for the ride home.

Join Host Meredith Hoenes for Part 2 as she guides visitors down Route 66 in Missouri from Lebanon to Joplin. Discover a drive-in theater, where Bonnie and Clyde hid out, some great eats, and a ghost town that came to life.

On March 4, 1928, the Bunion Derby, an 84-day footrace along the 3,422 mile length of the new Route 66 began.