Route 66
An estimated 8,000 people turned out in downtown Rolla to celebrate the completion of Route 66 across Missouri. The road dated back to 1922 as Route 14, but it was more of a dirt trail in some places. In 1926, the route was designated as a part of the National Highway System and christened US …
See the sights. Taste the food. Discover why Route 66 is an icon for America’s wanderlust. Come along with our adventurer as she crosses our state on the Mother Road in a candy-apple red 1966 Ford Mustang. She discovers an Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, an Osage monument, a giant rocking chair perfect for selfies, and a unique bridge.
Ride America’s historic Route 66 across Missouri in June 2022! You’ll ride along historic sites and iconic points of interest as you meander from Joplin to Eureka. You will experience the beautiful scenic Ozarks and pastoral countryside as well as passing along wineries and breweries and true Americana at its best!