Fanning 66 Outpost

Celebrating The Missouri Section Of Route 66

Stretching over 2,400 miles from Chicago to the Santa Montica Pier on California’s coast, this travel and blog is as much about the history of this grand route as it is about the people, businesses, and attractions that keep continue to pique the public’s interest year after year.

Website is sponsored in part by funds provided by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce And Industry

Interesting History

With foundation laid by the Osage Indians hundreds of years before the invention of the automobile, Route 66 is steeped in a rich history that parallels the American experiences from a number of different perspectives.

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Route Attractions

SEE! the 2nd Largest Rocking Chair at the Fanning 66 Outpost in Cuba, ASCEND! The iconic Gateway Arch in St Louis, SHOP! till you drop at Uranus Missouri. From the odd to the amazing – whatever you’re looking to do, you likely find it on R66 in Missouri…

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Cities And Towns

Featuring plenty to do and see for any type of traveler, the towns and cities that dot Route 66 represent the very best that Missouri has to offer. Come find out more with content geared towards these unique municipalities…

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Fun Facts…

What city in Missouri is considered the ``Birthplace`` of Route66?
Springfield, Missouri is officially recognized as the birthplace of the name which became known as the iconic “Mother Road.” It was on April 30, 1926 at the Colonial Hotel via telegram that Springfield businessman John T. Woodruff and Oklahoma businessman Cy Avery first proposed U.S. 66 as the name of the new Chicago-to-Los Angeles highway.
How Long Is The Missouri Section Route66?
313 miles – 5th longest stretch of US 66
When Was Route66 Incorporated In Missouri?
1926
Historically, what path does Old Route66 Parallel?
The Great Osage Trail blazed by the Osage Indian tribes, and before that the natural bison migration routes through the Midwest plains
What is the nickname(s) for the largest city on the Missouri leg of Route66
St Louis has many nicknames, but some of the most popular include: “Gateway to the West”, “Home Of The Blues” “The Gateway City”, and “Mound City”

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The Father Of The Mother Road

Route 66 has such a rich history. Although it may not be the longest or oldest road in the US, it still is quite popular. John Steinbeck gave it a nickname and called it the “Mother Road”. That nickname has been used since. But do you know who the father of the “Mother Road” is? That man is no other than Cyrus Avery, a businessman in Oklahoma. Let’s tell you more about this man and why he became the father of Route 66. Who Is Cyrus Avery? Cyrus Avery is a businessman in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Although he was born in Pennsylvania, he...

Kid-Friendly Attractions At St. Louis

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How To Prevent And Prepare For Roadside Emergencies

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US Route66 is one of the most traveled byways in the world - and for good reason - featuring a myriad of landscapes, climates, people, and iconic places, it's a life-changing experience we believe everyone should do at least once in their life Although there's tons to do and see, there's also stretches of desolate roadway over desert and mountainous terrain where you may not see a gas station for over 100 miles. That's why it's worth being weel prepared for your trip should a breakdown or roadside incident occur. We've talked about preparing your Rout66 road tips for COVID-19 safety,...

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