Route 66 Travel Guide to Cuba, Missouri
 Welcome to Cuba, Missouri, Route 66 Mural City |
Route 66 across Missouri features a variety of large cities and small towns, connected by roadways over rolling hills and valleys. The Mother Road followed much of the Kickapoo, or Osage, Trail, an Indian trail that later became the Old Wire Road.
Like other Route 66 segments, the actual alignment varied over the years as engineering improvements were constructed.
We've driven much of Route 66, including multiple segments across Missouri.
One of our favorite stops along Route 66 in Missouri is the City of Cuba, located west of St. Louis and east of Rolla in Crawford County. The city has nearly 3,500 residents.
Cuba is known as the town "where art meets history". Local museums, historic sites, and the local art council spanning the region tell the story of a classic American town. Cuba is home to the Crawford County History Museum, located at 308 N. Smith Street.
Cuba is also known as "Route 66 Mural City", where the 12 outdoor murals depict scenes from local and national history, including visits from Harry S. Truman, Amelia Earhart and Bette Davis. Read more at CubaMoMurals.com
A brochure is available at the I-44 Visitor Center (Exit 208) and at area businesses. A step-on narrated bus tour service is available. The murals are located along the Route 66 Corridor with dining and shopping available.
Map showing the location of Cuba, Missouri on Historic Route 66
Photo Highlights from Our Road Trips to Cuba
Historic U.S. Route 66 Byway in Missouri |
Mural City
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Today, twelve officially commissioned murals have been painted around the town, the result of the Viva Cuba organization. Other murals can also be seen around town. The Cuba Chamber of Commerce offers a well done walking tour brochure.
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People's Bank Mural |
The Frisco Mural |
| Weir on 66 restaurant at 102 W. Washington Street in Cuba, Missouri, with its well known mural Visit the Weir on 66 Facebook page |
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Fanning 66 Outpost in CubaHome of the world famous Route 66 Rocker! |
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Fanning 66 Outpost General Store Danny's Gas Hole Mural at the Fanning 66 Outpost |
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Amelia Earhart mural in Cuba, Missouri |
Downtown Cuba, Missouri, on Historic Route 66
Lodging Options Along Missouri Route 66
The Wagon Wheel Motel in CubaThe Wagon Wheel Motel has been a historic landmark on Route 66 in Cuba since the 1930s. Seen here are current, and vintage, views of the Wagon Wheel Cabin Court, located on east side of town on Highway 66. Read more about the Wagon Wheel Motel on TripAdvisor ... Traveler Reviews, Reservations |
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Interactive Map of Cuba, Missouri
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More Information About Cuba
City of Cuba, Missouri website
Cuba Area Chamber of Commerce website
Cuba Missouri Travel Guide at TripAdvisor: Hotels, restaurants, things to do