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...

It's almost time to celebrate Independence Day across the United States, the day we declared our independence from Great Britain...America's Birthday! Fourth of July is a fun holiday filled with family BBQ's, fireworks, picnics, fairs and more! Here at Fort Wood Hotels , we love this holiday and today, we would like to share with you some of the Fourth of July events in the Fort Leonard Wood area as well as some fun facts about the Fourth of July! Salute to 75 with Fireworks  July 3rd Lebanon I-44 Speedway  Just up the interstate from Fort Leonard Wood, the Lebanon I-44 Speedway will have fireworks and Ozark Pro Late Model Series 75 lap special along with racing for Modified, Big 10 Late Model, Street Stock, Hornets, and Phil Harris Legends Rolla Lions Club Carnival  July 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th 6:00pm - 12:00am  The 84th Annual Rolla Lions Club Carnival will be held July 3 - 6, 2019. Fireworks will be on July 4 at 10pm and on July 6 at 11pm. 4...

Summer is here in the Ozarks and if you're like us, we're gearing up for a fun-filled summer! There are tons of fun things to do in St.Robert, Mo and the surrounding areas this Summer. Whether you are planning a trip to visit St. Robert, Mo this summer, or you are passing through and a need a hotel in Fort Leonard Wood right off of I-44, we have six great hotel brands to choose from. While you are in the area, you should make plans to have some fun and partake in a few of the local events. Read on to learn about some of the fun events happening in Fort Leonard Wood and the surrounding areas. Pulaski County Farmers Market  Where: Farmers’ Market Pavilion at Roubidoux Spring Campground, Waynesville When: 8:00 a.m. until Noon - Every Saturday  While you are in the area, why not stop in and see what the local farmers have at the Farmers Market. Their mission is providing the area citizens with healthful locally grown foods by connecting the farmer to the consumer. At...

Fort Wood Hotels is the perfect place to host your next event! From weddings to military banquets, workshops, and much more you will find our event venue in St. Robert. Mo is the ideal setting for your next event. Ensuring our guests are happy and that every detail of their event taken care of is paramount to us here at the Hampton Inn in Saint Robert . Read on to learn more about our event center in Fort Leonard Wood ! Hampton Inn You find our event space located at our Hampton Inn located in St. Robert, Mo. The Hampton Inn is honored to host a myriad of functions. Our inviting, nature-inspired space with an open floor plan allows for several seating layouts and makes it an ideal venue for any occasion. We combine creativity with experience to produce a unique atmosphere just for your event. We are happy to host just about any kind of event. To date, our space has played the perfect host to:  • Weddings and Receptions • Military banquets • Reunions • Confere...

Fort Wood Hotels has Six Top-Notch properties to choose from but today we will feature Fairfield by Marriott . Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, you can kick back and move at your own pace. We have everything you need whether you are in the area for business or pleasure. Fairfield by Marriott is also in prime location minutes from Fort Leonard Wood Army Base. Read on to learn more about this top-notch hotel in St. Robert, Mo ! About the Fairfield by Marriott Brand  Fairfield by Marriott just reached their 1,000th hotel across the world and we are proud to have Fairfield by Marriott as one of our hotel brands. The Marriott brand of hotels was founded by JW and Alice Marriott when they wanted to create a place to get away from their hectic daily life. They purchased a property called the Fairfield Farm and eventually wanted to spread the same relaxing atmosphere with others, which is when they started to build Fairfield by Marriott Hotels! ...

Most of us are gearing up for the first holiday weekend of the summer - Memorial Day Weekend. While many of us take advantage of this three day weekend to have some fun with our family and friends, it's important to remember and observe Memorial Day as intended: to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service of our nation. There are many ways to observe Memorial Day and today Fort Wood Hotels would like to share a few ways you can observe Memorial Day in a way that will honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice so we can live in this great country.  #1 Displaying the Flag  On Memorial Day, the U.S. flag should be displayed at half-staff from sunrise until noon and then raised to the top of the staff until sunset, in honor of the nation's battle heroes.  #2 Visiting Cemeteries  One of the most popular ways to honor the fallen heroes on Memorial Day is by visiting cemeteries and placing flowers or flags on the graves of fallen soldiers...

Fort Wood Hotel was recently given the opportunity to work with Waynesville Career Center to help a high school student complete class credit before having to move with his father and family due to military relocation. We were honored to be able to work with such a hardworking student! Joshua LeMasters, was a student at Laquey High School taking Graphic Design at the Waynesville Career Center. Joshua was able to use the skills he used in his Graphic Design course to help us design a new billboard for Fort Wood Hotels ! Read on to learn about Joshua's experience in helping us design our new billboard. Joshua LeMasters, Laquey High School student taking Graphic Design at the Waynesville Career Center: What did you like most about this project? What I liked most about the project was how it was my first experience working with a real world client. Before the project, I hadn't really done anything other than entering competitions or basic assignments in class. Working with...