Saturday morning, August 21 Tourism & Visitors in the Mural City…

The streets of Cuba, MO… While out for an exercise  session, I noticed a lot of activity in the Uptown Historic section of Cuba, so I did what I call annoying the tourists by stopping to see if they have a mural brochure and asking them where they are from. If I have a camera [...]

Visit Cuba, MO and other attractions: Wildwood Lodge since 1922

Number 1 in the 2010 Day trip attractions series for Cuba, MO In 2010, we will tell you about some other local attractions that you can combine with a visit to Viva Cuba’s murals. Wildwood Lodge, which opened in 1922, in Steelville, Missouri perches on a bluff above the river and offers great food, some [...]

While we weren’t looking…they came and went

It is interesting to know what people think of our town when they don’t know we know what they are thinking. Did you get that? Today, I ran across a travel blog entry online by a 34 year-old named Doug from Washington,D.C. He is accompanied by someone named Yummy. His blog had an entry about [...]

Even Cuba, MO’s founders knew how to do it…You can do it too in 2010

Having fun since 1857… Resolutions are made and broken with the new year, but there is one resolution that Cuba, MO residents should remember to do in 2010 that is a tradition. Have fun. When reading Cuba’s history about the founding of this railroad town and before, there are photos and accounts of the residents [...]

Viva Cuba + Cuba Fest = Chili Queens plus Celebration & Cemetery & Mural Tours

Viva Cuba Celebrates 25th anniversary with trolley tours and the “Queens of the Chili” Viva Cuba, a local beautification organization, celebrates 25 years of projects at this year’s Cuba Fest on Smith Street during the October 17-18th celebration of family fun, crafts, food, music, and activities. By royal decree, on Saturday, October 17 at 11:00 [...]

Lion’s Club Car Show along Rt. 66 in Cuba

The Cuba Lion’s Club is ramping up for their 3rd Annual Car Show on Saturday, September 12. Although it says Lion’s Cub, if you are from Cuba, you will know that Lion members Bob and Darlene Mullen are the prime movers behind this event, which is held in the historic uptown district, just off Route [...]

“Hoosiers” invade Cuba–with some cool rides

It’s funny how things happen. I was on my way to a Viva Cuba meeting when I noticed the colorful cars  traveling the streets of uptown Cuba. The passengers were looking at the murals, and I circled the block because I knew they would stop, and I wanted a photo of the cars in front [...]

AAA comes to Cuba, MO Mural City..and we hope you will too

A year ago in July a AAA  Midwest Traveler writer Lori Schueler visited Cuba for two days. Viva Cuba members escorted her around town, set up a trip to the Crawford County Fair and Parade, and gave her all the information that we could. The article appeared in the 2009, July/August editon of  the magazine.   [...]

There are eyes on Cuba, MO…

It is surprising to find something about Cuba, the Mural City, when cruising the internet.  To see posted photos and comments that show what others think of  small town Cuba can be an eye-opener. A recent travel blog called Top-of-the-arch by a self-described “typical woman”  wrote  ”Greetings from Cuba” in a July 17 web posting.  The [...]

18 Things To Do in Cuba, MO

Bette Davis, Harry Truman, and Amelia Earhart visited Cuba MO, why don’t you? Attractions and Activities to enjoy while visiting Cuba, MO… 1. 12 Outdoor Murals Get a brochure at the Visitor Center 2.  History Museum/Veterans Memorial/Public Library at Recklein Commons on Smith Street 3. Antique Malls/Resale Shops 4. Specialty Shops 5. Cruise Historic Route [...]