GREENE COUNTY AS THE FOURTH MOST populous county in Missouri, Greene holds the enviable honor of being home to “the birthplace of Route 66” — Springfield. The iconic highway meanders through the towns of Strafford, Springfield, and Plano. Best Western Route 66 Rail Haven, Springfield
The Best Western Route 66 Rail Haven The Best Western Rail Haven, a vintage Route 66 motel that opened in 1938, still stands today as a source of classic Route 66 charm with modern amenities and comfort. Back in 1956, “The King,” Elvis Presley, stayed here after a performance at the Shrine Mosque, another Springfield landmark. 30 | Guide to Missouri’s Route 66
Giant Hamburg Sign at Red's, Springfield
History Museum on the Square, Springfield
Steak ’n Shake, Springfield
Gorup de Besanez via Wikimedia Commons, Springfield, MO, CVB
Here you will find an abundance of retro Route 66 roadside gems like the World’s Largest Fork, the Hangar Kafe, Fantastic Caverns (which is the only cave in North America to offer a completely ride-through tour), and the Pythian Castle. You can also find the iconic Gillioz Theatre, the Birthplace of Route 66 Roadside Park, the Mother Road Antiques & Uniques, the Best Western Route 66 Rail Haven, the Rest Haven Court, Red’s Giant Hamburg, and the Route 66 Car Museum.
