Rate my Missouri road trip itinerary
I live in Chicagoland and am planning to visit Missouri/Kansas Route 66 attractions as well as explore Mark Twain National Forest with my pup over a long weekend. Here is a rough itinerary — any must-see spots I'm missing? Any specific hikes or parks you'd recommend in/neart the national forest? I'm hoping to make this trip in a camper van so I have some more flexibility and am not tied to any hotels at the end of each day.
Night 0
Leave after work, drive to St. Louis area (4 hours)
Day One
Route 66 State Park
Eureka
- Red Cedar Inn & Museum
- Campbell’s Service Station
Hike & Camp in Mark Twain National Forest
Day Two
Route 66 Rocker
Rolla
- Soda & Scoops
Lary Baggett’s Trail of Tear Memorial
Uranus Fudge Factory
St. Roberts
Neon Sign Park
Frog Rock
Lebanon
Arrive in Springfield
Day Three
Explore Springfield
Gary’s Gay Parita
Head to Kansas/Oklahoma border
Start making my way back?
Day Four
Arrive in Chicagoland