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Fanning, Missouri: Route 66 Rocker

Over 42 feet tall. Held the World's Largest Rocking Chair record 2008-2015. Despite its demotion to number two, it's still really big.

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Route 66 Rocker.

World's Largest Rocking Chair

The Route 66 Rocker was built in 2008 and stands about 43' tall. It was designed by John R. Bland and fabricated by Joe Medwick. This was a neat place to stop and take a break from driving. There are a few other neat little things to take pictures of around there.

[Clockamy, 04/10/2010]
World's Largest Rocking Chair

Rocking chair is impressive; Trading Post is full of oddities, stuffed bobcats, Route 66 souvenirs and funny signs.

[J Nichols, 03/20/2010]
World's Largest Rocking Chair

The nearby taxidermy and souvenir shop now includes an indoor archery range, complete with mock game.

[Ben, 03/06/2010]

Route 66 Rocker.

World's Largest Rocking Chair

World's Largest Rocking Chair.

[Victor, 01/24/2010]

The "Route 66 Rocker" has become a popular group photo op, with plenty of room for motorcycles at its base.

Rocking chair.

Largest Rocking Chair

World's largest Rocking Chair - located 4 miles west of Cuba, Mo. in front of Fanning U.S. 66 Outpost & General Store. 42' tall.

[Cindie Bowman, 02/16/2009]

Route 66 Rocker

Fanning 66 Outpost

Address:
5957 Hwy ZZ, Fanning, MO
Directions:
Fanning 66 Outpost. I-44 exit 203, then one mile east on Hwy ZZ (old Route 66).
Hours:
Store open M-Sa 8-5. (Call to verify)
Phone:
573-885-1474
RA Rates:
Major Fun
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Nearby Offbeat Places

Wall Locomotive with Cowcatcher SeatWall Locomotive with Cowcatcher Seat, Cuba, MO - 4 mi.
Shoes of the World's Tallest ManShoes of the World's Tallest Man, Cuba, MO - 4 mi.
Mural CityMural City, Cuba, MO - 4 mi.
In the region:
2000 U.S. Population Center, Edgar Springs, MO - 31 mi.

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