Route 66 Passport & Visitors Center

Boots Court Motel & Visitors Center
107 S. Garrison Avenue

Pick up your Route 66 Passport or receive your Official Route 66 Stamp!

Historic Route 66

One of the first concrete-paved portions of Missouri's highway system was the stretch of road west of Carthage to Joplin. It was laid in 1920, becoming part of Route 66. Along Route 66 through Carthage, you will find Kellogg Lake, Carthage Municipal Park, 66 Drive-In and the 1939 Boots Motel.

Just a few blocks from the Historic Town Square is the famous Boots Motel. This classic example of Streamline Modern Architecture is one of the last left standing along Route 66. Established by Arthur Boots in 1939, the motel is still open today with a radio in every room.

Home to one of the few surviving drive-in theaters left in America, 66 Drive-In is still in operation today along the old highway. The Theatre's season runs from April through October, with double features shown every weekend.

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Historic Stops on Route 66 in Carthage

Boots Court Motel

A historic motel that sits on the famous U.S. route 66. Constructed by Arthur Boots in 1939, the motel originally offered four rooms and added on in 1946 by the Neeley family bringing the total rooms to 13.

Stop by and take a photo with this Route 66 Roadside Attraction.

To learn more about the Boots visit their website.

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66 Drive-In Theatre

The 66 Drive-In opened on September 22, 1949. Open April through October, enjoy a double feature under the night sky on a Friday or Saturday night.

To learn more about the 66 Drive-In, visit their website.

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Red Oak II

Just a couple miles northeast of Carthage, and just off of Route 66 you will discover Red Oak II. Created by artist, Lowell Davis, this town looks like a ghost town from years past, but it is actually the complete opposite.

Stop by and take a photo with this Route 66 Roadside Attraction.

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Kellogg Lake

Kellogg Lake is a beautiful place for people to enjoy a full day of activities outdoors. Individuals can kayak in the lake or river, families can fish along the banks, students can discover nature in the outdoor classroom, and groups can enjoy disc golf on a full course.

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