Spring is rolling in, and it's bringing perfect road trip weather with it! Imagine cruising down Route 66, where every curve reveals a piece of American history and every mile offers a new story. Now, picture yourself soaking in these experiences without any hassle, where your only focus is on the fun and the open road. That's where Fort Wood Hotels comes in—your home base for an unforgettable journey along the Mother Road. photo credit: https://visitpulaskicounty.org/experiences/route Why Route 66? Route 66 isn't just a road; it’s a gateway to the America of yesteryear. With classic diners that sling out the best pies you’ve ever tasted, quaint shops filled with memorabilia, and views that look straight out of a movie, this historic highway offers a taste of freedom and adventure that's hard to find anywhere else. photo credit: https://visitpulaskicounty.org/experiences/route Your Route 66 Adventure Made Easy Planning an epic road trip might seem daunting, but we’ve g...

If you are someone who loves thrift store finds, we highly recommend you treat yourself to a trip to Pulaski County! In fact, with the itineraries from VisitPulaskiCounty.org you can make a day trip or a full weekend and never run out of things to do. In today’s blog, we’d love to tell you a little bit about what you will see on the Thrift and Sweets Tour spanning from Dixon and Crocker, to Richland, Saint Robert, Waynesville and more! To make planning your treasure-finding trip easy, just keep reading this blog! photo credit: VisitPulaskiCounty.org Day One: Following https://visitpulaskicounty.org/visit/itineraries/thrift-and-sweets-tours , your first day would start in the area of Dixon and Crocker, both of which are railroad boom towns. Along with beautiful rolling hills and rural landscapes, you will enjoy looking for unique finds at Whatever Antiques and Collectibles. You will also find the Dixon Area Caring Center Thrift Shop, and Triple Creek Antiques along the same stretch of ...

When it comes to antiquing and treasure seeking, great places are worth traveling to. Pulaski County is one of those places. We have such a high concentration of unique shops and markets in our area to choose from that you could make an entire weekend or more all about exploring for great buys and interesting places. With all kinds of great eateries in the area and scenic country roads, as well as Route 66 connecting you to these locations, you can treat yourself to a memorable experience spending a few days in Pulaski County. You might just go home with some treasures too! If you’d like to hear more specifically what you can find on your treasure seeking adventure and get an idea for places that you might like to visit, just keep reading this blog and prepare to be excited! We found this information from https://visitpulaskicounty.org/itineraries/antiquing-in-pulaski-county-itinerary/ where you can find addresses and phone numbers as well as a full two-day itinerary that you can foll...

The Route 66 Challenge is a fun and unique way to explore the Mother Road, spend some time with family and or friends, or just enjoy cruising in a scenic area. It is not a road race, it is actually a game of strategy where the 33 miles of Route 66 in Pulaski County are used as the actual game board for the competition. The challenge starts as teams receive adventure envelopes with a clue or piece of trivia that will lead to a location. That location will then lead them to further instructions, directions, or challenges for points. There will also be mini adventures call detours that offer the opportunity to earn extra points, but they may just be a distraction - it’s up to you whether to take the chance. If you like an adventure and a challenge and love getting out on the open road, we think you would love to participate in the Route 66 Challenge this weekend. There are still 2 team spots available! There are even incentives and discount for shopping local while you are on the challen...

Route 66 is a nostalgic and celebrated stretch of highway nestled in the beautiful Ozarks that brings visitors from around the state, nation and world! If you have been looking for a reason to get out and explore it, we have 3 Route 66 inspired events that may be just the reasons you were looking for. Read on to get the scoop and save the dates!  Route 66 Yard Sale - August 5-6, 2022 Imagine 2 fun-filled days of treasure hunting over 100 miles along historic Route 66! It is a great opportunity to discover some great finds, meet friendly people and explore the roadway that “attracts 100’s of thousands of tourists from all over the world.”  Here is a list of Community Garage Sale locations in Pulaski County.  -The Swap Meet – Junction of Route 66 & F Hwy, St. Robert, MO – Confirmed 2022 -First Baptist Church of Waynesville – 25475 Highway 17, Waynesville, MO -Eclectic Originals – 225 Historic Route 66 E, Waynesville, MO -Route 66 Community Art Gallery – 107 Historic 66 ...

Has it been a while since your family got together? If it is time for a reunion so everyone can catch up and see each other again, Fort Wood Hotels can help. There are some things to keep in mind that will make the planning process and the reunion itself more successful. Our hotels in the Fort Leonard Wood area are located conveniently in the center of Missouri, and also the center of the country, which can make it very handy when families are traveling from many different places. We host a lot of family reunions, and we love seeing everyone coming together and having fun and enjoying all this area has to offer. If you would like to hear a few tips and tricks to make your family reunion easier to plan and more enjoyable for everyone, we have some great ideas for you in this week’s blog. Scheduling and Delegating The first thing to do is to pick a date that works for the most people possible. That means reaching out to family members and coordinating based on their feedback and intere...

We bet you have probably heard all about the amazing outdoor scenery and fun adventures to be had in Pulaski County. But did you know this is an antique lover's paradise as well? If you are an avid flea market and antique shop fan, we think you would love spending a weekend in Pulaski County exploring all the cool shops we have the offer. There is actually an entire webpage on the Pulaski County Tourism Bureau’s website dedicated to two- and three-day trips focused on all the cool thrift stores and antique shops in Pulaski County . We took a few excerpts to give you some specifics in today’s blog. If you’d like to know the best places to find antique treasures in Pulaski County, just keep reading this blog. We are sharing the following information directly from https://visitpulaskicounty.org/itineraries/antiquing-in-pulaski-county-itinerary/. Be sure to call ahead to make sure the shops you are interested in are open on the days you plan to visit.  Dixon & Crocker: Railro...

Traveling Route 66 is the perfect all American road trip! Historic Route 66 spans over 2,400 miles and crosses 8 states starting in Chicago, Illinois and ending in Santa Monica, California. Here at Fort Wood Hotels, we are proud to be a part of this historic highway going right through Waynesville, Mo! Have you always wanted to go on a Route 66 road trip? Today, our hotel in St. Robert, Mo has a guide for traveling Route 66 below! Brief History of Route 66  Route 66 is a historic highway that originated in 1926 when folks were trying to escape the dust bowl and head to California seeking a better life during the great depression. During this time diners, gas stations, tourist attractions, and motels sprung up which is what created the culture of this popular highway. Today, many Americans travel this iconic route during family vacations and road trips. The route is no longer signed as Route 66, however, more than 80% of the original route can still be driven on and many...

Route 66 runs through St. Robert Missouri, making Fort Wood Hotels the perfect place to stop to rest while on your  Route 66 road trip . One of our six hotels,  Liberty Lodge  (Formally known as Ramada Inn) was one of the original hotels on this historic roadway.  It has since been remodeled making staying in this  hotel near Fort Leonard Wood Missouri  part of your Route 66 journey. The  historic Route 66  is a stretch of Highway that goes across a huge portion of the US.  This roadway attracts tons of visitors with its scenery and must-see landmarks along the way. Check out these  Route 66 Fun Facts , so you understand why a Route 66 trip is a must in 2019!   Route 66 Fun Facts Route 66 was a roadway dating back to the early 1920s The Historic Route 66 is referred to as the "Mother Road" or "Main Street of America" Route 66 is 2,448 miles long Route 66 Crosses 8 states and 3 time ...

The historic Route 66  is a stretch of Highway that goes across a huge portion of the US.  This roadway attracts tons of visitors with its scenery and must-see landmarks along the way.  Route 66 runs through St. Robert Missouri, making Fort Wood Hotels the perfect place to stop to rest while on your road trip. Our hotels in St. Robert MO are located near many Route 66 landmarks you must-see when traveling to the area.  One of our six hotels, Liberty Lodge was one of the original hotels on this historic roadway.  It has since been remodeled making staying in this hotel near Fort Leonard Wood Missouri part of your Route 66 journey.  Check out these must-see Route 66 Landmarks in the St. Robert area!   WWII History of Route 66 in St. Robert Missouri The Historic Route 66 was a roadway dating back to the early 1920's.  It ran through the area we now call St. Robert Missouri to gain access to Fort Leonard Wood Military Base....