September 24-25: Cruise Route 66 to Cuba, Missouri for big times in a small town

It is a cliché that you can’t find anything to do in a small town Well, forget that noise. Come to Cuba on September 24-25 for a plethora of activities and attractions. If you come by the Big Road (I-44), there is a well-appointed Visitor Center at Exit 208 across from Country Kitchen where you can [...]

Who needs Cars 2?

With the collection of eye-catching vehicles and happenings on Route 66 in Cuba, Missouri, the new Cars 2 movie might be a let down. The above 1950 Studebaker was spotted on Saturday in front of the Truamn mural and Wallace House. The couple from Ohio had been to Springfield, stopped at the Visitor Center in [...]

Oldest Route 66 Motel preserved in Cuba, Missouri

Two local sisters are both playing their role in preserving some Cuba, Missouri history by focusing their attention on Route 66′s Wagon Wheel Motel. Connie and Riva Caspers grew up in Iowa. Later, they married the Echols brothers, so they still share the same last name. Now, with the publication of Riva Echol’s book, they [...]

6 Reasons why actor Billy Connolly will remember Rt. 66 in Cuba, Missouri

6 Reasons why actor Billy Connolly will remember Cuba, Missouri Scottish actor, comedian, and musician Billy Connolly visited Cuba, Missouri last week while filming his Route 66 trip from Chicago to Santa Monica, California. He will meet a lot of people and see a lot of attractions along the way. However, we don’t think he [...]

More Cuba, Missouri murals in the news…

Once again, murals in Cuba “Route 66 Mural City” are in the news.  A quartet of articles/blogs appeared this week concerning artist Ray Harvey and his murals in Cuba. 1. The latest Show Me Route 66 Magazine showcases the Cuba murals of artist Ray Harvey. The My Place Tire mural and a Diner mural at [...]

New GPS Route 66 Attraction Guide features Cuba, Missouri…

There are Route 66 guides that do an excellent job of conveying the history of Route 66 and its attractions and guiding the Route 66 traveler. But one drawback is that earlier guides can’t tell you that the Route 66 Cafe in Cuba is no longer in business or that the Wagon Wheel Motel is under [...]

St. Louis Post-Dispatch travel article explores travel on Cuba’s Route 66

In April, three Viva Cuba members met six representatives from the Society of American Travel Writers and three officials from Missouri Tourism at the US 66 Outpost General Store and site of the famous rocking chair. After boarding  a rented van, we toured along Rt. 66 in Cuba, which was the focus for their tour. [...]

Route 66 Historic Landmark Wagon Wheel Motel enters decade with updates and renewal…

Part of a 2010 series of Cuba, MO attractions to see in conjunction with the murals… Connie’s Shoppe at the Wagon Wheel Motel also serves as the motel office. At one time, the roadside mom and pop motels along Route 66 were the place to stay while traveling from Chicago to California. Today, many of [...]

4 Rt. 66 stops for Society of American Travel writer members…

Viva Cuba members met six members of the Society of American Travel Writer members and three officials from the Missouri Division of Tourism at the World’s Largest Rocker. They were interested in Route 66.  Here’s what they focused on as we toured: 1. The Rocker and meeting Dan Sanazaro, owner of the Fanning US 66 [...]

It’s a white Christmas in Cuba, Missouri along Route 66 in the Mural City

Photos were aken along the Route 66 mural corridor in Cuba, MO. These were taken Christmas morning about 10:00.  It was 18 degrees out with a cold wind. I thought I would post a few Cuba pictures for those who are away from home. For a little more Cuba read “Recklein Commons creates an area [...]