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....