Attraction
Birthplace of Route 66 Roadside Park
Springfield, Missouri
Step into the heart of Americana at this historic roadside park, where the iconic Mother Road officially began. Visitors can touch the ceremonial plaque marking the very first mile, soak in the retro atmosphere with its classic signs, and imagine the countless journeys that started right here. It's a tangible connection to a legendary highway's genesis.
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