2019 Route 66 to Lebanon-- Part 2: Hooker Cut, Elbow Inn and Munger-Moss Motel

THURSDAY, JUNE 13

We took I-55 to I-270 to Missouri and a traditional stop at the welcome center at the border.  Then 270 to I-44 to Sullivan and stop for lunch of those great tacos at Jack-In-the-Box, or Jack's as they're now called.  We really like those tacos.

Then Route 66 to Fanning Outpost, home of the giant rocker west of Cuba and gourmet popcorn.  I-44 around Rolla.  Then a drive by John's Modern Cabins and the Trail of Tears.

Of course, my favorite place on Route 66, Hooker Cut and a stop for a beer at the Elbow Inn and Devil's Elbow, Missouri.

Checked into the Munger-Moss Motel in Lebanon, Missouri , and talked with Ramona.  We will sure be missing Bob this year as he died a few months ago.  We found that our usual liquor store was gone as was Senor Pepper's.  But the VFW was still there and we had a great time three.

--RoadDog

A Munger-Moss Motel Route 66 Trip-- Part 6: Eating Our Way Across 66-- Chicken, Tacos and Cookies

APRIL 25, 2016, Monday

Said our goodbyes to Ramona and we'll definitely get back sooner.  Got gas for $1.85 at a Road Ranger at Exit 163 which is by Hooker Cut.  We were happy to find a Chester's Chicken place at the station and had to get some.  Best fried chicken anywhere.  Drove Hooker Cut, my favorite stretch of Route 66.

Also paid our respects at John's Modern Cabins which fall apart a little more every time we see them.

Tacos at Jack's in Sullivan.  Of course.

Took I-270 around St. Louis to see the Chain of Rocks Bridge.  Stopped at McDonald's on the way and bought their 3 chocolate chip cookies for $1.  Had to wait as they were baking them.  Hot and gooey, some of the best cookies ever.

--RoadDog