There’s just something magical about spring in Missouri—when the dogwoods bloom, the temperatures mellow out, and the open road starts calling. And there’s no better road to answer that call than the Mother Road itself: Route 66. Winding through the heart of Missouri, this iconic highway offers a nostalgic journey packed with quirky roadside attractions, rich history, and small-town Americana charm. If you’re staying near St. Robert, MO , you’re in the perfect spot to explore some of Route 66’s most delightful hidden gems. Here’s your guide to a scenic spring road trip that’ll have you rolling with the windows down and your camera ready. 🚗💨 1. Grab a Selfie with the Giant Bowling Pin Location: Buckhorn, MO What says “classic roadside Americana” more than a towering bowling pin? Just a few minutes from St. Robert, you’ll find this quirky photo op that screams Route 66 nostalgia. While the lanes are no longer in operation, the iconic sign still stands proud—a must-see on your journey. ...

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Fort Wood Hotels has had a wonderful 2018! We have covered many topics in our blogs, ranging from employee spotlights, featured properties, weddings, renovations, military information, travel tips and more. Our goal is to be your information source when visiting Fort Leonard Wood Army Post. We know the more information you have before visiting can make all the difference in how your trip goes. As your hotel near Fort Leonard Wood , we hope this blog will put all the information you need in one blog.  - 1 - 7 Ways Staying At Fort Wood Hotels Saves You Money Don't spend time looking at third-party sites to try to find the best hotel deal in St. Robert, MO . Call us directly and we can help find you the right room for your budget. By calling us we can offer better rooms than what is offered on third party sites online. We have more room availability and budget options than what is shown on other websites. Plus, we can help find the perfect room type for y...

You heard from us why Fort Wood Hotels is the perfect choice when visiting for a Fort Leonard Wood Graduation  in a previous  blog . Now it is time to hear from our past Fort Leonard Wood military families why you need to stay with us during your next stay.  Many people will research before booking a hotel, read reviews, look at pictures and ultimately make sure their overall experience is going to be a good one.  Our goal is to constantly keep up to date reviews on all of our review platforms, so you will know what you can expect when you arrive.  At Fort Wood Hotels we work hard to treat each guest like family.  We believe that is why our guests come back time and time again. HEAR WHY MILITARY FAMILIES LOVE FORT WOOD HOTELS Comfort Inn TripAdvisor Review "We rented two rooms here to attend our Grandson’s graduation from Basic Training. At check-in, Raymond was very helpful with some assistance from Zoey. Check out with Angelica went great. Ou...

Fort Leonard Wood Army Post is only minutes away from our family of hotels, making our hotels the perfect lodging choice when attending a Fort Leonard Wood Graduation . Fort Wood Hotels has six hotel options to choose from when you need a hotel near Fort Leonard Wood, MO . Many of our staff members have a military background, so they make sure every military family feels at home when staying at any of our properties. You will not find higher quality hotels at a better value in our area, and we absolutely guarantee satisfaction. Check out why Fort Wood Hotels are the perfect choice when visiting Fort Leonard Army Post . STAY CLOSE TO BASE All of our hotels are close to everything you will need when visiting the St. Robert, MO area. Only a short three-minute drive the gates of the Fort Leonard Wood's Army Post, you won't be far when it is time to visit your loved one. Most of our hotels are conveniently located right off Interstate 44.  All of our properties are clos...