Harken back to the time of the “tourist camp” around the fire at Rockwood Motor Court. Settle into an Adirondack chair in the courtyard, exchange stories with fellow travelers, plan tomorrow’s drive, or simply watch life go by. Settle in for a card game on the patio, or play a round of lawn games like cornhole, horseshoes, or croquette.

Experience how classic American tales are spun at the crossroads of Missouri. The Laura Ingalls Wilder Home & Museum in Mansfield, Missouri preserves the house where the famous writer authored the beloved The Little House on the Prairie series. Or travel around the state to see the sites preserving the literary legacy of Missouri-raised Mark Twain.

Explore the beauty of the Ozarks, the scenic natural landscape that encompasses Missouri’s portion of Route 66. The geology of the Ozarks region is primarily composed of porous limestone and dolomite rock which allows water to carve out underground caves and caverns. Missouri alone has over 7,000 documented caves, some of which can be toured, earning it the nickname “The Cave State.”