Planning a Missouri road trip and looking for all the best things to do and things to see in the state? Browse below to find a selection of the best Missouri roadside attractions for sightseeing, famous tourist sites, tasty roadside restaurants, Route 66 road trip stops, top attractions, destinations, and other must-see Missouri tourist attractions at Silly America. Plan your next vacation or road trip driving through Missouri and find all the most iconic, weird, cool, and silliest sites along the way!
Whoever came up with this Missouri roadside attraction must have been off their rocker! In 2008, the “World’s Largest Rocking Chair” was erected on historic Route 66 outside the Fanning Outpost General Store in Cuba, Missouri. Though the official title has since been relinquished, and it is now known as the Route 66 Rocker — …
Travel old Route 66 without leaving Missouri…and get some snacks and a bathroom break while you’re there. The Missouri Route 66 Welcome Center in Conway has a definitive theme alongside their amenities. When you exit your car at this Route 66 themed rest stop in Missouri you’ll first be greeted with a light up sign …
The Route 66 Food Truck Park opened in February, 2020 and features food trucks with a variety of different cuisines, a full-service bar, and a giant muffler man out front. The location is the brainchild of Kirk Wheeler, a local resident who wanted to bring more food options to his neighborhood while celebrating the Mother …
Buckle down and visit this Missouri Route 66 attraction: the world’s largest belt buckle in Uranus, Missouri. Actually in St. Robert, Uranus, Missouri is a kitschy tourist attraction where the weird reigns and the juvenile jokes are plenty. Located on historic Route 66 there’s something for travelers of all ages, and maturity levels, here to …
The Birthplace of Route 66 Roadside Park in Springfield, Missouri offers a small pullover with an homage to the past, a place to stretch your legs on a long Route 66 road trip. Springfield is officially recognized as the birthplace of Route 66. It was via telegram at a 1926 meeting of highway officials at …
This Route 66 attraction was once an essential part of the cross-country journey, taking travelers from Illinois, across the Mississippi river, and into Missouri (or vice versa). While you can no longer drive the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge, it’s still worth a trip to walk (or bike) across and admire. The Old Chain of …
Celebrate comic strip artist and writer Mort Walker by visiting the Beetle Bailey Statue in Columbia, Missouri. Mort Walker (Addison Morton Walker, 1923 – 2018) was a well-known comic strip artist and one of his best-known creations was Beetle Bailey, a comic centered around a goof-off Private on a fictional United States Army post. Walker …
Built in 1896, the Katy Depot in Sedalia, Missouri was once a fully-functioning railroad station. Today, it serves as Sedalia’s official welcome center. The site offers historical exhibits that take you on a journey to the landmark and town’s past and is home to the Sedalia Heritage Foundation, Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Chamber of …
There’s a Tiny Church in Golden City, Missouri. While this isn’t the smallest church in the world. or even the smallest church in Missouri (you can find that one in Mount Vernon), it still is an impressive building and a fun stop on a Missouri road trip. The miniature church can be found in the …
Many brides to be dream of having big, lavish, over-the-top weddings. But, if you’re thinking of throwing a slightly more modest ceremony (or just looking for a fun stop on a road trip through Missouri), look no further than Mount Vernon, where you’ll find the World’s Smallest Wedding Chapel. This tiny church in Missouri, also …
Enjoy fun games and challenges to pass the time on your next road trip and have a keepsake to look back on for years to come with this entertaining must-have for your next vacation.
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