Travel writers get a kick out of the World's Largest Rocking Chair
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. There was an article in the Cuba Free Press that chronicled the experience.
The writers took notes and asked questions as they toured Rt. 66 in Cuba, MO.
The time spent resulted in an article by Katherine Rodeghier in the Sunday July 4th Travel Section of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Titled “Kick back on Missouri’s old Route 66,” Cuba, “Route 66 Missouri City,” was given a prominent place in the article with mention of its 12 outdoor murals.
A related story in the Post, “Places to see, stay, and eat on Route 66,” mentioned the Guinness World’s Largest Rocking Chair, the Historic Wagon Wheel Motel, and the Main Street Bakery & Cafe, located in a mural-adorned 100-year old building.
Unfortunately, the Main Street Bakery & Cafe has closed, but the good news is that it should re-open soon. The owner of the well-known Gordoz restaurant in Rolla will be opening the bakery with soups and sandwiches with plans to expand. Whether the restaurant’s name will stay the same or change, we don’t know at this time. Whatever it’s called, the new eatery will add to Cuba’s already thriving independent restaurant scene.
Route 66 is a popular destination for international and domestic travelers, and Cuba, MO “Route 66 Mural City,” continues to benefit from its association with the historic road that spurred economic development in the 1930s.
We’re glad that people are still “Getting their kicks on Route 66.”
The Wagon Wheel Motel's renovations were a focal point for the writers.
Read previous blog “Four Route 66 Stops for American Society of Travel Writers members.”
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