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Missouri Route 66 Destinations - Historic and Modern

Missouri borders eight different states, no state in the U.S. touches more than eight states. The state lies at the intersection of the three greatest rivers of North America, the Mississippi, Missouri, and the Ohio River.

The four largest urban areas are St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield, and Columbia.Missouri's capital is Jefferson City.

Missouri has much to offer including hiking, camping, hunting & fishing, parks and historic sites to visit, corn mazes, county and state fairs, hayrides and pumpkin patches.

The starting points for the Pony Express, Santa Fe Trail, and Oregon Trail were all located in Missouri.

The listings below are the historic and modern destinations along Historic Route 66 as it passes through Missouri.

Harry S Truman, 33rd President of the United States came from Missouri and isthe only one from Missouri.


Enjoy Your Trip On 66

West Alton

Audubon Center at Riverlands

St. Charles

Lewis and Clark Boat House and Nature Center

Fast Lane Classic Cars – “We Sell Investments That Accelerate”

St. Louis

St. Louis is the largest city on Route 66 between Chicago and Los Angeles. It is known for great food & drink and there are many wineries and breweries to visit. As a jumping off point from the days of the first wagon trains, there is plenty of shopping including outlet malls, downtown shopping districts and antique shops.

St. Louis is great for sightseeing with many landmarks and historic sites. There is plenty of arts & culture at the many museums, galleries, live theater, and dinner theater.

Family fun is everywhere including the zoo, amusement parks, and for the grown-ups there are casinos.

Gateway arch and Eads bridge are pictured at right.