Route 66 - Riding A Big Piney Turtle

Cruising along Route 66 in Missouri near the Mark Twain National Forest, Boofle crossed the Big Piney River and decided to goof around a bit riding a big Big Piney turtle!

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Route 66 - Totem Pole Trading Post

Boofle visited the Totem Pole Trading Post on Route 66 in Rola, Missouri. Opened in 1933, it is the oldest in Missouri.

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Route 66 - Monroe's 66 Diner

In Pacific, Missouri, Monroe's 66 Diner opened in the
early 1940's and served Route 66 travelers for 60 years 
until it closed in 2005.

It re-opened in May, 2012 as the Down South Cafe 
under new ownership.

It now serves American, Cajun, and Creole food.
 In season, it even serves alligator!

Boofle living dangerously messing with the alligator 
in front of the cafe.

Ride 'em, Boofle!

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Route 66 - Frozen Custard & a Visitor Center

Traveling Route 66 in St. Louis, Boofle stopped at 
6726 Chippewa St. for a concrete milkshake at Ted Drewes 
Frozen Custard.  Locals and Route 66 travelers have 
been purchasing frozen treats at this site since 1941

After leaving St. Louis, Boofle stopped in Eureka to tour the
Route 66 State Park Visitor Center

Inside the Visitor Center were all kinds of
Route 66 memorabilia

Burma-Shave!

The Route 66 Harley

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Route 66 - St. Louis Gateway Arch

Boofle took a side trip during his Route 66 road trip to see the St. Louis Gateway Arch. That is one big arch!

At the Missouri Welcome Center in St. Louis

One big arch!

Boofle was impressed!

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Route 66 - Luna Cafe

Checking out the famous Luna Cafe in Mitchell, Illinois. Opened in 1924, it is the former hangout of shady characters like Al Capone.

In front of the Luna Cafe

Yoo-hoo! Can you see me?

Can you see me now?

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Route 66 Illinois - Here There Be Giants!

Boofle visiting giants along Route 66 in Illinois.

The Gemini Giant in Wilmington.

Tall Paul in Atlanta

Lauderback in Springfield

Giant Abe in Springfield.

Giant Chicken in Springfield

Giant Catsup Bottle water tower 
in Collinsville.

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Route 66 - Funk's Grove

Boofle just had to stop at the world famous Funks Grove store  in Illinois to get some of their wonderful maple syrup!

Entrance to Funks Grove store.

Taking a break from the road outside the 
Funks Grove store.

Making friends with the friendly ladies at 
Funks Grove store!

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Route 66 - Lincoln County, Illinois

Boofle on an old abandoned stretch of 
Route 66 highway outside Pontiac, Illinois

Abe & Boofle taking it easy on the grounds of the courthouse in Pontiac, Illinois.

Boofle goofing around on Abe's hat.

Memorial to the brave men & women who served America during World War II.

Better get to doing something productive, Boofle! 
Unlike President Lincoln, sock pets are not allowed 
to loiter around the courthouse in 
Lincoln County, Illinois!

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Route 66 - Odell, Illinois

Boofle is on Route 66 in Odell, Illinois at the restored Standard Sinclair gas station. Open for business from 1932 to 1975, the station has now been restored and is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Sign at the historical Odell gas station

The Odell Station

Old gas pump

1953 Winnebago beside the station

Route 66!

How far to....?

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Route 66 - Joliet Prison

While on a Route 66 Road Trip, Boofle stopped by to see Statesville Correctional Facility, more commonly known as Joliet Prison. This is the prison featured in the movie The Blues Brothers as the prison from which Jake Blues is released at the beginning of the movie.

Sign in front of the prison.

This was as close as Boofle wanted to get 
to the prison!

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Route 66 - Polk-a-Dot Drive-in

Traveling Boofle at the Polk-a-Dot drive-in, a real Route 66 classic in Braidwood, Illinois. 

Polk-a-Dot is a step back in time

Juke Box!

You would think this is the 1950's rather 
than 2012!

50 cents per song

Boop oop a doop!

Marilyn Monroe!

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