Come to Cuba, Missouri for your personalized tour…
The Legends Bus had its photo opportunity with the World’s Largest Rocking ChairViva Cuba invites groups and organizations to take advantage of our step-on-guides and help in coordinating your trip to Cuba, Missouri “Route 66 Mural City.” We will meet your group, climb aboard, and direct you on your visit to our town. Come along and see what the Legends Bank Group from Linn, Missouri did while they were in town.
1. See the Guinness World’s Largest Rocking at the Fanning 66 Outpost & General Store. If you choose, enjoy the many eclectic offerings of the store, sample some wine or spirits, and visit with the friendly staff. There is also a 4-plex archery center on the premises.
The large tour buses seem to dwarf the office and Connie’s Shoppe at the Wagon Wheel Motel.
The tourers found a lot to look at while at the Wagon Wheel Motel’s gift shop.
2. Learn the history of the Wagon Wheel Motel, the oldest roadside motel on Route 66. Enjoy the offerings of Connie’s Shoppe at the Wagon Wheel Motel.
Viva Cuba member Jill Barnett was the step-on-guide who shared the stories behind Cuba’s murals with the Legends Bank group. The murals combine art and history, and each one has a story.
3. One of Viva Cuba’s step-on-guides will tell you the many colorful stories behind Cuba’s murals and history. Find out why one of Cuba’s paparazzi was chased down the street by Bette Davis‘s male companion in 1948. Why was Harry Truman ignored by the townspeople in 1940?
The tour director asked the WW II veterans to pose in front of the Gold Star boys mural.
After their tour and shopping, the buses stopped at historic Wallace House to enjoy some of the 21 pies that local women had baked. Some enjoyed topping it off with ice cream.
After a full day, it was nice to relax and enjoy a little socializing.
4. We can visit with your representative about other attractions, shops, and places to eat in Cuba. We have dining establishments from the convenient chains to those in our historic uptown area along Route 66.
Wallace House was built as a private residence in 1885, was utilized as the Methodist Church from 1928 to the 60s, and is now used for private events. Its porches are still perfect for relaxing on a beautiful day. The Legends group sat on the porch, studied the nearby mural, and walked around the grounds before beginning their trip home.
Cone to Cuba, Missouri “Route 66 Mural City” and become part of the town where art meets history. Bring your camera.
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