The new Route 66 Neon Park in St. Robert, Missouri, officially debuted on Friday, giving a chance for signs orphaned from long-defunct Route 66 businesses to glow again. It took the Route 66 neon park more than 10 years to become a reality, but it's here. Here are scenes from the lighting ceremony: The park … Continue reading New Route 66 Neon Park in St. Robert lights up the night sky
Tag: St. Robert
More details emerge about Route 66 Neon Park in St. Robert
We've known for a while that the lighting ceremony for the new Route 66 Neon Park at George M. Reed Roadside Park in St. Robert, Missouri, is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Friday. But a news release from the Pulaski County Tourism Bureau provides more details about the orphaned signs from Route 66 businesses in … Continue reading More details emerge about Route 66 Neon Park in St. Robert
St. Robert Route 66 Neon Park to hold lighting ceremony on May 9
The City of St. Robert, Missouri, announced a few days ago that it will hold a lighting ceremony for its long-in-gestation Route 66 Neon Park. The event is slated to begin at 7 p.m. that day. The neon park sits in the George M. Reed Roadside Park within a large median on Old Route 66 … Continue reading St. Robert Route 66 Neon Park to hold lighting ceremony on May 9
Sweetwater BBQ in St. Robert closing down after 25 years in business
The family-owned Sweetwater BBQ restaurant in St. Robert, Missouri, is closing permanently on Dec. 22 after a quarter-century in business. The owners stated they were retiring. The restaurant put out this message on Facebook earlier this month: The post generated more than 40 comments, wishing the owners well and lamenting they would no longer have … Continue reading Sweetwater BBQ in St. Robert closing down after 25 years in business
St. Robert Route 66 Neon Park slated to open in spring 2025
A long-planned St. Robert Route 66 Neon Park along the highway in St. Robert, Missouri, is under construction and scheduled to open sometime in spring 2025. The Pulaski County Tourism Bureau and Visitors Center recently posted this video of the neon park being built: https://youtu.be/3qQHZ3oDUKg?si=59YqL7yYWjMU1kYk According to the tourism bureau, the park will contain restored … Continue reading St. Robert Route 66 Neon Park slated to open in spring 2025
Uranus Missouri owner’s film to debut in Waynesville on Oct. 16
Don't look now, but Louie Keen, owner of the Uranus Missouri complex along Route 66 in St. Robert, Missouri, is getting into the movie biz. Keen and co-executive producer JR Anthony will debut "Uranus Attacks" at B&B Theatres Waynesville Patriot 12 (map here) in nearby Waynesville, Missouri, at 6 p.m. on Oct. 16. Based on the trailer, … Continue reading Uranus Missouri owner’s film to debut in Waynesville on Oct. 16
City of St. Robert takes steps to have Alpine Haus motel site torn down as a nuisance
The City of St. Robert, Missouri, is taking steps to declare the declining Alpine Haus motel a nuisance so it can be torn down. The Pulaski County Weekly reported the city tried and failed to prompt the property's owner, Real Estate Investments LLC of Columbia, Missouri, to do something about it. The newspaper said the … Continue reading City of St. Robert takes steps to have Alpine Haus motel site torn down as a nuisance
Severe storm lops off head of Muffler Man at Uranus Missouri complex
A severe storm a few days ago ripped off the head of the Muffler Man at the Uranus Missouri complex near St. Robert, Missouri. The head will be remade and reattached. The American Giants page on Facebook initially reported the damage that occurred Monday night. It reported Mark Cline will make a new head. Laura … Continue reading Severe storm lops off head of Muffler Man at Uranus Missouri complex
Aussie eats 13 1/2 pounds of fudge at Uranus Missouri contest
James Webb of Sydney, Australia, devoured 13 1/2 pounds of chocolate fudge in eight minutes to win the title and $2,500 in prize money during the inaugural Eating Uranus Fudge Galactic Championship at the Uranus Missouri complex. James Webb prepares to devour a piece of fudge from Uranus. The contest took place last week at … Continue reading Aussie eats 13 1/2 pounds of fudge at Uranus Missouri contest
Professional eaters to compete in fudge-eating competition at Uranus Missouri
Uranus Missouri, no stranger to novel ways to promote the complex, has a new one in store this month -- the inaugural Eating Uranus Fudge Galactic Championship at 1 p.m. March 30 featuring a host of competitors from the Major League Eating circuit. The contest will take place at Uranus Fudge Factory and General Store … Continue reading Professional eaters to compete in fudge-eating competition at Uranus Missouri