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Bourbon, MO

This town on historic Route 66 took its name from the booze of the same name.
Bourbon Water Tower
I-44, exit 218.
Don't get excited, the 1925 Bourbon Water Tower only holds water! But it's a fun photo op! ... read more
xCircle Inn Malt Shop
171 S. Old Highway 66
The malt shop is just west of Pine St. Three generations of the Ware family have run this Malt Shop ... read more
1932 Bourbon Lodge, Cafe & Station
834 Historic Route 66, Bourbon, MO
The large brick building was the Bourbon Lodge Cafe, the smaller was a Phillips 66 Station. The cabins were ... read more
xFormer Hill Tourist Court

Opened by the Mortensons, who also owned the Bourbon Lodge. Jewell & Lillian Heitman ran it from 1947 to 1955 ... read more

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x About Us We started traveling Historic U.S. Route 66 as a destination in 2009. It's like a 2,400 mile long drive back in time from Chicago to Santa Monica! more
xDid You Know: Many parts of the old 4 lane Route 66 were reverted to a 2 lane road after 66 was realigned to the interstate. In many places the abandoned lanes are still there.