Hit the Road with Flavor: Celebrate 100 years of Route 66 Along the Beef Trail
The iconic Route 66 celebrates its 100th year in 2026 and Missouri invites you to celebrate by traveling the beef trail. Explore restaurants and beef cultural attractions along the route.
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Visit the Favorites in Missouri
Learn more about participating restaurants and cultural locations
RED CEDAR INN
1047 E Osage Street, Pacific, MO 63069
For over 70 years, the Red Cedar Inn fed travelers along Route 66. Preserved by the City of Pacific, it now serves as a museum and visitor center.
Muddy Banks Brewery
725 Acid Mine Rd, Sullivan, MO 63080
Raise a glass of craft beer, enjoy a signature burger, and make lasting memories at this veteran-owned local favorite.
One Free Beer. Purchase/use of passport required
skippy's
247 Missouri H, Leasburg, MO 65535
“Good food for good people” – Skippy’s menu features comforting classics, including the best roast beef sandwich you'll ever have.
Missouri hick
913 E Washington Blvd, Cuba, MO 65453
23 years of smokin’ BBQ on Route 66! Stop by Missouri Hick for friendly service and the secret beef rib special.
Free Drink with Purchase
PUBLIC HOUSE BREWing
51 State Rt B,
St. James, MO 65559
Just steps from St. James Winery, Public House offers local fare and brick oven pizza in a cozy, family friendly spot.
Dowd's Catfish & BBQ
1760 W Elm St, Lebanon, MO 65536
From barbecue to catfish, Dowd’s brings Southern flavor and warm hospitality to every guest on Route 66.
Gailey's Breakfast
220 E Walnut St, Springfield, MO 65806
Born from a 1940s fountain drugstore, Gailey’s blends Springfield history with classic diner favorites and small-town charm.
JOPLIN REGIONAL STOCKYARDS
I-44 & Exit 22 Carthage, MO 64836
Open since the 1930s, Joplin Regional Stockyards is the nation’s largest cow/calf auction. Be sure to get a pic at the iconic “JRS Sign.”
red onion cafe
203 E 4th Street, Joplin, MO 64801
A popular spot for locals, the Red Onion Café showcases bold flavors and nostalgic bites that turn every meal into a story worth savoring.
Bricktown Brewery
3030 S Rangeline Rd, Joplin, MO 64804
Fresh flavors meet scratch made comfort at Bricktown Brewery. Try the roast beef dip or classic carnivore pizza.
Sign Up with Bandwango
- Discover beef hotspots in every Route 66 state
- Check in at participating restaurants and cultural attractions to earn points
- Win prizes for check ins
- Share your new finds with fellow foodie road trippers
Beef Trail Rewards
Participants may earn points by checking in at designated stops. No purchase is necessary to earn points or redeem rewards.
- 300 pts (3 stops) = Route 66 Beef Trail Sticker
- 400 pts (4 stops) = Route 66 Beef Trail Keychain
- 600 pts (6 stops) = Route 66 Beef Trail Cap
- 1,000 pts (10 stops) = Exclusive T-Shirt and one (1) free entry into the Grand Prize Drawing
Grand Prize Package ($500) Three grand prizes will be awarded.
- 52 QT Ultra-Light Wheeled Cooler
- Premium grilling kit with cast iron skillet
- $100 beef gift card
- BBQ sauce and seasoning from Show-Me BBQ