On our drive from Kansas City to St. Louis, my girlfriend and I took a detour south to Cuba. Noooo,…read morenot that Cuba, but Cuba, Missouri to Bob's Gasoline Alley. We specifically plotted this route on our GPS so that we could pass thru this cool outdoor museum-like area. To sum it up, it was a pretty interesting stop on the way. It was a bit off the beaten path as we had to traverse thru some very quiet areas and creeks, but this very unique outdoor gas station memorabilia museum exists in the middle of nowhere. If you're in the area, it's definitely worth taking a few photographs as you make your way thru Route 66. There were hundreds of pieces of vintage gas station memorabilia on display and no one in the vicinity when we made our stop so we had the whole area to ourselves. There were a few cars that passed by, but all of them just drove by. It makes for a nice 15-minute break from a long drive as it is a great chance to get out to stretch and take a few photos.

My friends and I were driving back from a multi-state road trip when we came across Bob's Gasoline…read moreAlley. Immediately, I wanted to stop by and see what it was all about. I'm a HUGE fan of all things vintage, so seeing the antique cars an sign along Route 66 sparked my curiosity. We got off the nearest exit, took some back roads, and finally arrived to the Mecca of all things Vintage - Bob's! Located in a quiet, remote area of Missouri, my friends and I had no idea what to expect from this adventure. A friendly man greeted us as we snapped photos, who turned out to be Bob himself. We took some photos of all the vintage memorabilia outside - then made our way inside a restaurant - which turned out to be a catering service of sorts. We were greeted by a woman who seemed to be setting up for an upcoming event. She was very welcoming, told us to come inside and take all the pictures we wanted. She even showed us the stairway that led up to the top floor. VERY cool place!! After taking photos in the catering area, Bob gave us a tour of the land. We checked out different sheds and spaces that contained a ton of hoarded vintage collectibles. Bob was kind enough to allow us to browse around and take photos while he waited for us outside in the heat (poor guy). Not gonna lie - I actually thought we might get murdered for about 3 minutes. The place, while very interesting and unique, had a strange eery vibe about it. We walked out alive (obvs), but I was pretty vocal to my friends about the possibility and we enjoyed a few laughs thanks to it. Overall, I would recommend this place to anyone who loves old school American nostalgia. Bob's will definitely be the place for you.

Over 100 canoes carefully laid out as an homage to the famous Stonehenge in England, this is…read moreCanoehenge. These are recycled/repurposed canoes from the nearby Meramec River. The installation is 7 miles down the road from the interstate, at points curvy and narrow. And when you arrive here, it's exactly what it sounds like. Someone went to a terrific amount of effort to put this installation in place. It will take you longer to get here from the highway than it will to tour the site. But you should still do it. Note that there are limited services along the road and you might not have cell signal. [Review 621 of 2024 - 317 in Missouri - 21652 overall]

Cuba is know for the Murals of History. Just another part of…read moreRoute 66 to enjoy. If you get a chance you have to check it out, I really enjoyed learning more about the history pulling into this little town. I WOULD RECOMMEND.

Cool thing to see while in Cuba, Missouri. It's no wonder Cuba is nicknamed "Mural City". There are…read morelots of murals along Route 66, but I'd say Cuba takes the cake on being the most stood out in MO. They are not all in one place, though they are close to the Mother Road. All of them have a story to go with them, like Harry Truman's visit to the city. Amelia Earhart's plane made an emergency landing near Cuba. But my favorite is the one about Bette Davis and how she was trying to prevent a local photographer from publishing a candid photo of her, during a visit to Cuba. All of the murals have been well-kept, especially after being up for longer than 15 years! If you're just passing through the city, or on a Route 66 road trip, make it a priority to catch these murals! The list is on the website on where to find them.

The Missouri Hillbillies!…read more Thats what my grandfather's country western musical group was named. They traveled from Missouri where my paternal side is from through surrounding states back in the 1930s. He built a mid level career playing honky tonks,roadside cafes and bars.

As we made our way across the Midwest, from Las Vegas Missouri was a small hop and jump for us…read more We are in the "show me state!" This is the Gateway to the West. Synonymous with the Gateway Arch! While we stopped just to see the arch, we did not go up. We had too much going on to stop here. Try parking a sixteen wheeler and finding clearance in the downtown area. Impossible. And cannot be stopped, so we got out for a while and took in our memories the arch from away. The significance of this state can be found in every aspect of the state. This was a place where the Civil War was fought. Many places where men fought brother to brother and bleed for whatever reason. The trees and bushes of the area cover the ground and land . They have grown over the indifferences of the past. The rains wash away the pain of the past and leave the present beauty with the hope that we will have strong bonds of love and peace. The individuals of this state are nice to a fault, but deep indifferences still plague their area and lives. We need to build our communities strong. Hand in hand with remedial love and kindness. In the end, we need to make love the reason. The beauty of the Midwest starts here. As we drive through we see the world green all around us. Welcome one another with love and happiness. The rest is easy. Learn from the strife of the past and come to together in terms that we can all relate and understand.

I prefer Doolott and Doomernbae but this is not about those…read more Doolittle is a cute little town in the middle of nowhere which is technically not as town but who's counting. There is very little to do around here which means the name is absolutely perfect and appropriate. In fact it's not just in the middle of nowhere, but it's in the middle of Missouri, which some people would say is even worse. One of the 700 residents of this town happens to be a member of my promo team, which is why I've been here a few times. Hi K!

Me and my boyfriend do this every night we're in the city together. We get our Dixon…read more In this case though, Dixon is a cute little town in Missouri and actually fortunate to know someone who lives here at least four parts of the year when she isn't away. It's a tiny little town of less than 2k people, and I think virtually everyone in the city is white. So if that's your thing, knock yourself out. Literally. With a large rock.

An awesome hidden-gem, locals spot. I was in town for work and looking for a place to get soup on a…read moreparticularly cold evening. Found Madison's and sat at the bar to order. Meg behind the bar was amazing and quickly took my drink and food orders, giving me recommendations. I enjoyed a couple local beers as well as the combination salad, but the real winner here was the clam Bisque which was loaded with mushrooms. Portions were very large. Conversation at the bar with the locals was awesome, would definitely come back for some great food, drink, and company.

The good: Our server was great, very friendly and attentive. The wine we had was tasty, especially…read morethe carafe which was a great deal for the price. And I loved the cranberry pecan salad we had as a starter, which made me really hopeful for the meal itself. But beyond that our experience was so disappointing. We got the lobster ravioli and the zesty pasta. I appreciated the ample veggies included with my meal, but the food was overall so bland I could have made it better at home, and that is saying something. The ambiance wasn't great, and I was overheated the entire time, to the point I was eager to leave just because it was so hot. I like to take my time with a meal, and it's a bad sign if I want to rush out of there. We probably would have stayed for more drinks but like I say, we were simply eager to leave. We wont be back unfortunately.