What is a vacation without great Instagram moments? Take a ride on Route 66 through Cuba Missouri. Discover attractions that promise to provide the funky backdrop for social media greatness. Just a short drive from St. Louis and Jefferson City, spend a day or two wandering around an art-filled town snapping selfies to share with followers, friends, and family.
Here are five selfie spots in Cuba you won’t want to miss.
Get a Pic #1
“Greetings From Cuba” Postcard Mural – One can’t drive through Cuba on Route 66 without noticing at least one of the 16 murals around town. A NEW favorite among travelers is the postcard mural located at 600 Washington Street. This sharable selfie says everything about Cuba – our history and happenstance all in one. Artist Shelly Smith Steiger captures the nostalgia that is Route 66. Be sure to check out all our murals!
Selfie Spot #2
Cuba Visitor Center – Stand in front of a 35’ steel sculpture for a selfie with an ancient Osage family on the move. The Osage Trail Legacy monument pays homage to the tribe and their history in Missouri. The sculpture was created by a father and son team and brought to life by the community. Inside the Visitor Center watch a short documentary about the artist, the tribe, and their trail system through the Ozarks. Located just off EXIT 208 on I44.
Kodak Moment #3
Frisco’s Pub and Grill – Pose with your friends in front of a train. Ok, not a real train, but one that can sit in front of without injury! This unique art installation by Glen and Curtis Tutterrow includes a cow catcher seat so the whole gang can get in the photo. Then step inside Frisco’s Pub and Grill for comfort food and a train ride. All aboard to flavortown.
Click Bait #4
Hayes Shoe Store – Mr. Robert Wadlow was recorded as the tallest man who ever lived. A native of Alton, IL, his shoes ended up in Cuba. Stop by the Hayes Shoe Store and see Mr. Wadlow’s shoes, a mere 37AA. Then get your phone ready for a selfie with the life-sized cardboard cutout of Mr. Wadlow. The Hayes Shoe store also has a unique exterior – a mural of Prosperity Corner at the turn of the century.
ShutterBugs #5
Wagon Wheel Motel – Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Wagon Wheel holds the record for the longest-operating motel on Route 66. A vintage 1947 neon sign glows nightly against the backdrop of the old Route 66 corridor and the Cuba Water Tower. Put your face in the picture!
That’s just the tip of the iceberg. There are tons of other photo-worthy attractions around town you won’t want to miss. Make plans to Visit Cuba MO today! See you soon!
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