Guy Mace is driving a dream. To some, that dream might be the Jaguar XKE car he has parked out front, the one he’s chosen to drive this week. To him, though, it’s bigger than that: The dream is a collection of about 75 vintage and celebrity vehicles that today comprise the Route 66 Car Museum. The…
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Joe’s Route 66 Diner refers to a road in its name, but there are many paths that take the hungry to the small Strafford stop that still has a walk-up window and a legacy so well known that it doesn’t matter much that the sign is missing out front. There are families and students – both current and…
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There’s more to the menu at Springfield’s College Street Cafe than what’s printed in black and white. In a literal sense, that’s seen through the “slinger” – a bed of hashbrowns layered with a hamburger patty, two eggs, chili, cheese and a dash of hot sauce – which isn’t a typical option, but they…
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The story of Spencer, Missouri, is found in chapters written by ghosts. There was the Lawrence County community’s start in the late 1800s, when it began with a post office, a flouring mill, a few churches and other signs of local life. After it largely died away, another chapter began in the…
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See all Springfield has to offer If you haven't been to Springfield, Missouri yet, or you're a local looking for something new to do, you're in for a treat. Springfield is home to hundreds of local attractions, 600 restaurants, and many shopping opportunities. If you're looking for a new adventure…
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The Birthplace of Route 66 Festival is coming to Springfield Aug. 10-12 in downtown Springfield, Missouri. Here’s everything you need to know about the event and why you should attend. Why is Springfield considered the Birthplace of Route 66? On April 30, 1926, at the Colonial Hotel, Springfield…
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Springfield, Missouri is known as the birthplace of Route 66, beginning what would start as a national and cultural phenomenon that would take America by storm at the end of the 1920s. If you’re cruising through Springfield and would love to see some iconic stops on your way, here are a few Route 66…
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Since becoming a city in 1838, Springfield has seen a lot of changes. From a Civil War battle and a quick-draw shootout downtown to the naming of Route 66 and a VJ Day celebration that filled the square. Here is a quick summary of Springfield’s history and a few photos of how the city has changed…
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