Day 10 Rt 66 to Cuba, MO

Day 10 on Historic Route 66, driving 61 miles to see 48 Route 66 miles from Sullivan to Doolittle, MO including the fabulous murals of Cuba, MO.Day 10 on Historic Route 66, driving 61 miles to see 48 Route 66 miles from Sullivan to Doolittle, MO including the fabulous murals of Cuba, MO.

Sullivan, Missouri's contribution to the murals of Rt 66.

Check that bench on the left! Sullivan, MO

Modern children's water park in Sullivan, MO
is historic, fun and in summer, cool!

Children's water park in Sullivan, MO

Children's water park in Sullivan, MO

Children's water park in Sullivan, MO

Children's water park in Sullivan, MO

Is the major crime in town adding water at Happy Hour?  😀

This mural in Bourbon, MO features the
oldest of their three "water" towers. At least the residents
claim the towers hold water, despite the prominent label.  😀

The Circle N seems to have been on Rt 66 forever!
Bourbon, MO

Cool stone motel, renewed to it's original splendor.
Note the multiple buildings to house guests.
Cuba, MO

Wagon Wheel Motel office, Cuba, MO.
Note the old car to the left.

The Cuba Visitor's Center includes this
great Route 66 poster by Bob Waldmire.

Even the coffee corner is a fun spot for 66ers!
Cuba Visitor's Center

Very impressive and educational statues
behind the Cuba Visitor's Center.
Click for educational plaques.

Cute little park, downtown Cuba, MO
Click for panorama

Restored historic station, Cuba, MO

History of the FOURWAY

Click to see the mural on this building,
along with many others in Cuba.

Cuba, MO City Hall

This restaurant is one of several restored old buildings
in Cuba, MO

Shoes of the "Alton Giant," the almost 9 feet tall, 
Robert Wadlow.  Click for a panorama of this shoe store.
Click to see the murals on the outside walls of the store.

Robert Wadlow, the Alton Giant, has two of
his shoes on display at the Hayes Shoe Store
in Cuba. His shoes are noteworthy as
they are HUGE! Mr. Wadlow was 8' 11" tall.
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