What better way to celebrate the centennial of Route 66 than with a road trip! Whether you're in Paris, Missouri, or Paris, France, you can follow along with us on social media as we drive from St. Louis to Joplin, stopping at iconic Missouri places that helped immortalize Route 66 in pop culture for the past century.
Our resident Route 66 expert, Kathleen Seale, Coordinator of the Rolla and Springfield Research Centers, will be our guide. Through photos, videos, and Facebook Live, Katie will talk about the history of the legendary road as we travel, also interviewing business owners, travelers, and Route 66 enthusiasts alike along the way.
From eating at the iconic Big Chief Roadhouse in Wildwood, to taking in the lights of Route 66 Neon Park in St. Robert, to checking out Bonnie & Clyde's apartment in Joplin, we'll explore legendary Route 66 spots across the state. We'll join the National Route 66 Kickoff festivities in Springfield on April 30, where you can learn why Springfield is known as the birthplace of Route 66.
Follow along on Facebook and Instagram at the links below!