Joplin, Missouri: Route 66 Mural Park
A strongly committed Mother Road mural tribute: big map baked into permanent tile, and a 1964 Corvette replica that sticks out of the wall.
- Address:
- 619 S. Main St., Joplin, MO
- Directions:
- Downtown. A half-block north of Route 66/E. 7th St., at its intersection with MO-43/S. Main St.
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Nice mural shows where Route 66 begins and ends.
[Lisa Burnine, 06/16/2021]
An interesting tribute to the Mother Road, and a great photo op.
[AM DeHart, 04/21/2020]Unlike most murals, which have a limited lifespan, this one is baked permanently into tile. Its officially name is, "The American Ribbon." The photo op car is a fake 1964 Corvette.
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Unlike most murals promoting tourism highways, this one is baked into tile, conveying its creator's permanent devotion to the Mother Road.