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The restaurant opened in 1928 as part of a tourist camp that included overnight accommodations for travelers on the newly opened U.S. Route 66 in Pond, Missouri, now incorporated within Wildwood. After the highway was later routed to bypass Pond, the business struggled to survive, operating as housing for government employees during World War II .
One of the longest operating restaurants on Route 66 is Ariston Cafe. The restaurant actually predates Route 66 since it was built on the road's predecessor, Route 4, in 1924. The business was ...
“Historic Route 66 is the quintessential American experience,” explains Ken Busby, executive director and CEO of Route 66 Alliance, a nonprofit organization in Tulsa, Oklahoma dedicated to the ...
Although not a stop itself, this iconic road, running for more than 2,400 miles from Chicago to Los Angeles, is the reason many roadside attractions exist. Drive part of Route 66 to experience a ...
The landmarks on U.S. Route 66 include roadside attractions, notable establishments, and buildings of historical significance along U.S. Route 66 (US 66, Route 66).. The increase of tourist traffic to California in the 1950s prompted the creation of motels and roadside attractions [1] as an attempt of businesses along the route to get the attention of motorists passing by. [2]
Cuba, Missouri, known as Route 66 Mural City, has art and sculpture throughout the town and along the Route 66 corridor. [5] Its restaurants are a frequent stop for Route 66 travelers. A major grape growing area between St. James and Sullivan includes many wineries. The highway passed near Meramec Caverns in Stanton, which was formerly a famous ...
In honor of the great American road trip, here's a guide to some top cross-country road trip stops along Interstates 10, 40, 70, 80, 90, and 95, as well as the legendary former Route 66, much of ...
Pages in category "Tourist attractions along U.S. Route 66" The following 43 pages are in this category, out of 43 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .