Route 66 - Bonnie & Clyde House

On April 1, 1933, Bonnie and Clyde Barrow, Buck and Blanche Barrow, along with William Jones rented this garage apartment at 3347 1/2 Oak Ridge Dr. in Joplin, Missouri. Less than 2 weeks later, Clyde noticed 2 police cars which pulled up in front of the house. A shootout ensued. Eventually, the gang was able to make it to their car in the garage and made their escape.

Bonnie & Clyde Gang shootout house

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Route 66 - Carthage Drive-In

Checking out the Route 66 Drive-in located in Carthage, Missouri. Originally opened in 1949.

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Route 66 - Springfield, MO. Central Square

Traveling on Route 66 - passing through Springfield, Missouri.

At the famous Gillioz Theatre which opened in 1926.

On the Central Square near downtown Springfield.

Reading up on the history of Springfield.

Reading up on the battle of Springfield

Becoming part of a sculpture - Boofle is art!

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Route 66 - Munger Moss Motel

Boofle at the historic Munger Moss Motel on Route 66 in Lebanon, Missouri.

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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 - 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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Missouri Welcome Center

On the way to Chicago to begin the Route 66 road trip, Boofle stopped to rest at the Missouri Welcome Center.

At the Missouri Welcome Center parking lot

Inside the Missouri Welcome Center

And then it was back on the road and time 
to take a nap!

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