Pulaski County USA Restaurants Open on New Year’s Day

Arby’s
116 Marshall Drive
Saint Robert, MO 65584
(573)336-3624
Hours: 11:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m.

Aussie Jacks
141 St. Robert Boulevard
Saint Robert, MO 65584
(573)336-2447
Hours: 11:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m.

Buffalo Wild Wings
136 Old Route 66
Saint Robert, MO 65584
(573)451-3030
Hours: 11:00 a.m. until 1:30 a.m.

China Buffet
743 Missouri Avenue
Saint Robert, MO 65584
(573)336-5886
Hours: 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Country Cafe
14100 Highway Z
Saint Robert, MO 65584
(573)336-5200
Hours: 6:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Cracker Barrel
128 St. Robert Boulevard
Saint Robert, MO 65584
(573)336-7273
Hours: 6:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m.

Culver’s
114 Town Center Boulevard
Saint Robert, MO 65584
(573)336-2888
Hours: 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m.

Dairy Queen
1046 Old Route 66 East
Saint Robert, MO 65584
(573)336-3931
Hours: 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m.

Domino’s
213 St. Robert Boulevard
Saint Robert, MO 65584
(573)336-3400
Hours: 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

El Bronco Mexican Restaurant
303 West 2nd Street
Dixon, MO 65459
(573)759-3953
Hours: 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.

El Jimador
220 Marshall Drive
Saint Robert, MO 65584
(573)336-7555
Hours: 11:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m.

G.W. Pizza
896 Missouri Avenue
Saint Robert, M) 65584
(573)336-5565
Hours: 4:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.

The Hub German Restaurant
777 VFW Memorial Drive
Saint Robert, MO 65584
(573)336-9990
Hours: 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.

Ichiban Japanese Grill & Sushi Bar
240 Marshall Drive
Saint Robert, MO 65584
(573)336-5036
Hours: 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 a.m.

La Familia Mexican Restaurant
1018 Missouri Avenue
Saint Robert, MO 65584
(573)336-3339
Hours: 10:30 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Lucky House Chinese Restaurant
119 St. Robert Boulevard
Saint Robert, MO 65584
(573)336-2313
Hours: 10:30 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.

McDonald’s
381 Highway Z
Saint Robert, MO 65584
(573)336-3011
Hours: Open 24 hours

McDonald’s
310 Ichord Avenue
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573)774-6671
Hours: Open 24 hours

OB’s Billiards
982 Old Route 66
Saint Robert, MO 65584
(573)336-8808
Hours: 12:00 p.m. until 1:30 a.m.

Ocean Buffet
225 St. Robert Boulevard
Saint Robert, MO 65584
(573)451-2178
Hours: 11:00 a.m. until 9:30 p.m.

Panera Bread
138 Old Route 66
Saint Robert, MO 65584
(573)336-4488
Hours: 6:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m.

Papa John’s
220 Missouri Avenue
Saint Robert, MO 65584
(573)336-3344
Hours: 10:00 a.m. until Midnight

The Roadhouse
25955 Highway P
Laquey, MO 65534
(573)765-5002
Hours: 2:00 p.m. until 1:30 a.m.

Ruby Tuesday
135 St. Robert Boulevard
Saint Robert, MO 65584
(573)-336-5140
Hours: 11:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m.

Sonic Drive In
1030 Historic Route 66
Saint Robert, MO 65584
(573)336-2007
Hours: 9:00 a.m. until Midnight

Starbucks
300 Ichord Avenue
Waynesville, MO 65584
(573)774-8489
Hours: 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Subway
185 St. Robert Boulevard
Saint Robert, MO 65584
(573)336-3455
Hours: 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m.

Taco Bell
2029 Missouri Avenue
Saint Robert, MO 65584
(573)336-4633
Hours: 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 a.m.

Waffle House
321 Highway Z
Saint Robert, MO 65584
(573)336-4331
Hours: Open 24 hours

Wendy’s
209 St. Robert Boulevard
Saint Robert, MO 65584
(573)336-3233
Hours: 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 a.m.

Westwood Cafe
27050 South Highway 133
Richland, MO 65556
(573)765-3831
Hours: 5:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m.

Pulaski County USA Restaurants Open On Christmas Day

The Old Stagecoach Stop in Waynesville during Christmas On The Square. Courtesy of the Old Stagecoach Stop Museum & Foundation.

Aussie Jacks
141 St. Robert Boulevard
Saint Robert, MO 65584
(573)336-2447
Hours: 11:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m.

Cafe 56
320 Ichord Avenue
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573)774-8489
Hours: 6:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

The Hub German Restaurant
777 VFW Memorial Drive
Saint Robert, MO 65584
(573)336-9990
Hours: 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.

Lucky House Chinese Restaurant
119 St. Robert Boulevard
Saint Robert, MO 5584
(573)336-2313
Hours: 10:30 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.

McDonald’s
381 Highway Z
Saint Robert, MO 65584
(573)336-3011
Hours: 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 a.m.

OB’s Billiards
982 Old Route 66
Saint Robert, MO 65584
(573)336-8808
Hours: 12:00 p.m. until 1:30 a.m.

Starbucks
300 Ichord Avenue
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573)774-8489
Hours: 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Waffle House
321 Highway Z
Saint Robert, MO 65584
(573)336-4331
Hours: Open 24 hours

Westwood Cafe
27050 South Highway 133
Richland, MO 65556
(573)765-3831
Hours: 5:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.

The Wooden Nickel Saloon
13850 Highway 28
Dixon, MO 65459
(573)405-0032
Hours: 6:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m.

Save The Dates! Pulaski County USA Event List for 2016

ay 27January 16- Missouri Boatride In Concert
Where: The Barn, Dixon
When: Doors open at 6 p.m.
Cost: $15 Adults, Kids 12 & Under Free
Contact: Bill Johnson- 573-433-9370

The Missouri Boatride In Concert at The Barn January 16th!

February 19 & 20- Outdoor Sportsman Show
Where: St. Robert Community Center, Saint Robert
When: Friday 5-8 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: City of Saint Robert- 573-451-2625

7th Annual Outdoor Sportsman Show in Saint Robert February 19 & 20!

February 20- Potters Wheel In Concert
Where: The Barn, Dixon
When: Doors open at 6 p.m.
Cost: $15 Adults, Kids 12 & Under Free
Contact: Bill Johnson- 573-433-9370

Potters Wheel In Concert at The Barn February 20th!

March 12- BBQ Competition
Where: St. Robert Community Center, Saint Robert
When: Lunch served at Noon
Cost: $8 per plate
Contact: City of Saint Robert- 573-451-2625

BBQ Competition in Saint Robert March 12th!

March 12- Ham & Beans Dinner Show with The Baker Band
Where: The Barn, Dixon
When: Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $15, children 12 & under FREE
Contact: Bill Johnson- 573-433-9370

March 19- Route 66 St. Patty’s Fest
Where: On The Square Downtown Waynesville
When: 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Lone Oak Printing- 573-774-3001 or Seda’s Gift Shoppe- 573-774-6910

April 9- Kickin It Route 66 Pageant
Where: St. Robert Community Center, Saint Robert
When: 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $5 door fee
Contact: Pulaski County Missouri Pageants (Tonya Laue)- 573-528-6145

April 15 & 16- Sportsman’s Gun Show
Where: The Barn, Dixon
When: Friday 12:00-6:00 p.m.. Saturday 7:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m..
Cost: $5 admission
Contact: Bill Johnson- 573-433-9370

Sportsman Gun Show April 15 &16 at The Barn!

April 30- Mountain Man/Blackpowder Fun Day, Rendezvous, & Trade Fair
Where: Kickapoo Trace Muzzleloaders Club, Dixon
When: Opens at 10:00 a.m.
Cost: FREE
Contact: Kickapoo Trace Muzzleloaders (Bob Stormer)- 636-734-2693

May 27 through 30- Mid- America Freedom Rally XXVIII
Where: Waynesville-Ft. Leonard Wood Shrine Club, Buckhorn
When: Gates open at Noon Friday
Cost: MRO members $25, Non-members $30
Contact: http://www.midamericafreedomrally.com

June 4- Dixon Hilly Run 10K
Where: Dixon Middle School, Dixon
When: 7:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $25
Contact: Allen Hilliard- 573-586-9475

Dixon Hilly Run 10K June 4th in Pulaski County!

June 15 thru 18- Pulaski County Regional Fair
Where: St. Robert Community Center, Saint Robert
When: Daily schedule TBA
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Carl Boone- 816-261-6051

June 18- Route 66 Freedom Fest
Where: On The Square Downtown Waynesville
When: 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Lone Oak Printing- 573-774-3001 or Seda’s Gift Shoppe- 573-774-6910

June 25 & 26- Cave State Cruisers 29th Annual Car Show
Where: Waynesville Park, Waynesville
When: Saturday 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.. Sunday 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Cave State Cruisers (Don Doan)- 573-830-4717

July 30- Old Settlers Day
Where: Waynesville Park, Waynesville
When: 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Pulaski County Museum & Historical Society (Denise Seevers)- 573-855-3644

August 27 & 28- Gun, Knife, & Archery Show
Where: St. Robert Community Center, Saint Robert
When: Saturday 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.. Sunday 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $5
Contact: Pulaski County Kiwanis Club (Jerry Booker)- 573-433-6507

September 16 & 17- Cow Days Festival
Where: Downtown Dixon
When: Friday Noon until 11:00 p.m.. Saturday 11:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Dixon Area Chamber of Commerce (Tommy Nichols)- 573-528-1159

October 1- Frogtoberfest
Where: Waynesville Park, Waynesville
When: 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Rhea Ann Mathews- 573-774-3050

October 15- Route 66 Oktoberfest
Where: On The Square Downtown Waynesville
When: 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Lone Oak Printing- 573-774-3001 or Seda’s Gift Shoppe- 573-774-6910

November 19- Gone To Pieces Quilt Show
Where: St. Robert Community Center, Saint Robert
When: 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Gone To Pieces Quilt Guild (Bonnie Kinkel)- 573-774-9990

December 1- Christmas On The Square
Where: Downtown Waynesville
When: 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Lone Oak Printing- 573-774-3001 or Seda’s Gift Shoppe- 573-774-6910

December 4- Kiwanis Club Christmas Parade
Where: Waynesville Middle School to Downtown Waynesville, along Route 66
When: Parade starts at 2:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Contact: Pulaski County Kiwanis Club (Tim Berrier)- 573-774-3001

December 9 & 10- Journey To Bethlehem
Where: Crocker Christian Church, Crocker
When: 5-9 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Contact: Crocker Christian Church- 573-736-5121

December 10- Lighted Christmas Parade & Christmas In The Park
Where: Dixon
When: 6:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Contact: http://www.dixonchamberofcommerce.com

Weekly Events:

Pulaski County Farmers Market
Every Saturday, 8:00 a.m. until Noon
Downtown Waynesville
Bruce Main- 573-842-9079

Pulaski County Farmer’s Market is held year round in downtown Waynesville!

Monthly Events:

Paranormal Investigations of Historic Talbot House
1st Saturday monthly, beginning at dusk
405 North Street, Waynesville
Dawnmarie Cecora- 573-528-2149

Seasonal Events:

April-September

Route 66 Courthouse Museum
Saturday 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Denise Seevers- 573-855-3644

Old Stagecoach Stop Museum
Saturday 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Jan Primas- 573-435-6766

Visit the Museums On The Square in downtown Waynesville! On the National Register of Historic Places!

 

Keep in the loop as events are added throughout the year at: http://tinyurl.com/PulaskiCountyUSAEvents.

4 Places To Stuff Your Face on Route 66 in Pulaski County USA!

Route 66 and great food go together like two peas in a pod. “Roadies” yearn for the heyday of the Mother Road when Mom & Pop diners dished out platters of handmade deliciousness to hungry and road weary travelers- and still seek out these hidden gems along the route.

We have picked out four of our favorite places to stuff our faces along the Mother Road on Pulaski County’s 33 miles of Route 66. Grab your road trip buddies and bring along your taste buds!

Elbow Inn Bar & BBQ Pit, 21050 Teardrop Road, Devils Elbow

For many, the Elbow Inn Bar & BBQ Pit needs no introduction. This joint is known all around the world and dates back to the early 1930’s when it was opened as the Munger- Moss Sandwich Shop. During your meal here you might come across diners who rode in for bike night, have kayaked the Big Piney and stopped in for a PBR, or Japanese tourists- maybe even a film crew. One thing that you can always count on at “The Elbow” is amazing wood smoked BBQ served up with laughter floating around the room. It’s very hard to have a bad time at this roadhouse!

Elbow Inn Bar & BBQ Pit, Devils Elbow. Photo by Pulaski County Tourism Bureau.

 

Jitters Eatery & Drinkery, 948 Old Route 66, Saint Robert

In many places across the United States it would seem odd to find a hidden gem that has both authentic Korean bulgogi and fresh burgers with perfectly cooked fries and an ice cold beer. Luckily, that isn’t the case in Saint Robert, MO, thanks to the international influences that Fort Leonard Wood has brought to the area. If Guy Fieri ever discovers Jitters he would proclaim it as “off the hook”!

Jitters Bar & Grill in St. Robert. Photo provided by Jitters.

Hoppers Pub, 318 Historic 66 East, Waynesville

Across from the historic Route 66 courthouse, Hoppers has become an anticipated stop for Czech Route 66 Association (Česká asociace Route 66) as they travel across Missouri’s Route 66. Hoppers is most famous for their selection of 66 beers on tap- including the house favorite, Frog Drool IPA. Don’t overlook the food menu though. Their burgers are a best seller. The Jam Burger features Hoppers very own signature sweet and spicy jam that turns the flavor knob up to 10!

Hoppers Pub in Waynesville. Photo provided by Hoppers Pub.

Nona’s Kitchen, 103 North Benton Street, Waynesville

The newest location on our list has been a popular stop on the road before Missouri State Highway 14 was designated as Route 66. Nona’s Kitchen is housed in the iconic Rigsby House which was the living quarters for the Rigsby family who owned and operated Rigsby’s Standard Service Station. The home has been lovingly converted into Nona’s Kitchen, complete with an outdoor patio where the gasoline pumps once stood. Chef Julie creates comfort food fit for a king in her kitchen. The menu varies by the month but normally includes plates of stick to your ribs favorites like meatloaf, steak chili, smoked pork loin- even bangers and mash. If Nona’s Kitchen had been serving in the 1960’s it surely would have been Tod and Buz’s favorite place for home cooking in the Ozarks!

Nona’s Kitchen in Waynesville. Photo via Get Your Pics On Route 66 Facebook.

This Week Around Pulaski County USA!

Events for the week of December 14, 2015-December 20, 2015

December 18 & 19- Route 66 Basketball Shootout
What: Basketball tournament
Where: Waynesville High School
When: Games begin Friday at 1:00 p.m. and 11:30 a.m. Saturday.
Cost: Call for spectator admission pricing
Contact: Josh Scott- 573.842.2450

December 19- Pulaski County Farmer’s Market
What: Year- round Farmer’s Market
Where: Downtown Waynesville
When: 8 am until Noon
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Bruce Main- 573.842.9079

Pulaski County Farmer’s Market is held year round in downtown Waynesville!

4 Places Brimming With Christmas Cheer In Pulaski County USA:

1923 Devils Elbow Bridge- Devils Elbow
Frog Rock- Waynesville
Nativity Scene- Waynesville
Hilton Holiday Lights- 601 East Main Street, Richland

More info at: http://wp.me/p2Gvbm-Lw

Looking Ahead:

January 2- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
January 16- Missouri Boat Ride LIVE In Concert, Dixon
February 19 & 20- Outdoor Sportsman Show, Saint Robert
February 20- Potters Wheel LIVE In Concert, Dixon

4 Places Brimming with Christmas Cheer In Pulaski County USA!

The holiday season is upon us and tidings of joy can be found all across Pulaski County, MO! We have picked out four of our favorites that you and your family should not miss:

Devils Elbow Bridge, Devils Elbow

At the beginning of 2013 the future of the 1923 Devils Elbow Bridge was in jeopardy. Luckily, the bridge was refurbished and after a brief closure during repairs, is again carrying Route 66 traffic across the Big Piney River. Last December residents of the historic village of Devils Elbow, and some “regulars” at the Elbow Inn Bar & BBQ decided to spruce up this engineering beauty with Christmas lights. Word spread, and travelers from across the United States, and around the globe, came to drive across the illuminated bridge. It was a hit and the bridge’s neighbors decided to do it again this year! The bridge decorations include well over 11,000 lights and both ends are decorated with wreaths that light up the number “66”.

The lights come on at sunset and the bridge will be lit up through at least December 25th.

Croaker’s Santa Hat, Waynesville

W.H. Croaker, also known as Frog Rock, is one of Missouri’s most well known, and beloved rocks. Croaker greets travelers as they descend down Waynesville Hill into town. This year the quirky landmark has been topped off with a whimsical Santa Hat, designed and constructed by Gone To Pieces Quilt Guild. The hat was a house guest at several of the guild member’s homes where it was patch worked together before being placed on Croaker December 3rd.

Croaker will wear his Santa Hat through at least December 25th.

Nativity Scene, Waynesville

A beloved Christmas tradition since the 1950’s, Waynesville’s Nativity Scene sits high upon Bell’s Bluff. While the nativity itself is on private property, it can be seen from many vantage points in downtown Waynesville- even as far away as Interstate 44. The tradition was started by the Lion’s Club and the nativity’s maintenance has been adopted by the Pulaski County-Ft. Leonard Wood Shrine Club. The nativity is now lit each year during the Christmas On The Square celebration.

It will be lit nightly through at least December 25th.

Hilton Holiday Lights, Richland

Dr. Shad Hilton and family invite you to enjoy Hilton Holiday Lights display at 601 E. Main Street in Richland. This professional quality light show boasts over 20,000 lights including a 20 foot tall “mega tree”- all sequenced to seven Christmas songs and lasting 25 minutes. The Hilton’s have spent hundreds of hours since August designing and implementing this year’s show. Their reward is seeing a line of cars watching the display and hearing the children’s excitement as “Let It Go” from Frozen starts playing. They do not require an admission fee to watch the display- but they are accepting donations for a new playground at Richland Elementary School. Weather permitting, the lights are on Sunday-Thursday 5:30 until 9:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday until 10:00 p.m. The Hilton family kindly ask you to pull safely to the side of the road and turn on your hazard lights while watching the display. Tune your radio to 99.9 FM to hear the music while you watch the lights dance to the tunes.

The display will run through January 3rd. You can follow Hilton Holiday Lights on Facebook for further information and details on upcoming displays- including a Halloween display for 2016.

For more things to see and do in Pulaski County USA visit www.PulaskiCountyUSA.com

This Week Around Pulaski County USA!

Events for the week of December 7, 2015-December 13, 2015

December 11- “Holidays From The Heartland”
What: 399th Army Band holiday performance
Where: Baker Theater, Fort Leonard Wood
When: 7 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Contact: 573.596.1360

December 11 & 12- Journey To Bethlehem
What: Old Bethlehem comes to life with over 100 different characters and live animals.
Where: Crocker Christian Church, Crocker
When: 5:00-9:00 p.m..
Cost: FREE
Contact: Larry Richardson- 573.736.5121

December 11, 12 & 13- T’was The Night Before Christmas
What: Community theater production.
Where: Theater On The Square, 312 Historic Route 66, Waynesville
When: Friday & Saturday curtain at 7:30 p.m., Sunday curtain at 2:30 p.m..
Cost: Adults $10, Children 12 & Under $5
Contact: Pulaski Fine Arts Association (Toni Rowland)- 573.528.4164

Pulaski Fine Arts Association presents “T’was The Night Before Christmas” at Theater On The Square in Waynesville, MO.

December 12- Pulaski County Farmer’s Market
What: Year- round Farmer’s Market
Where: Downtown Waynesville
When: 8 am until Noon
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Bruce Main- 573.842.9079

Pulaski County Farmer’s Market is held year round in downtown Waynesville!

December 12- Richland’s Annual Christmas Parade
What: Christmas parade.
Where: Downtown Richland
When: Parade steps off at 11:00 a.m..
Cost: FREE
Contact: Richland Chamber of Commerce (DawnElyn Schneider)- 573.765.3986

December 12- Lighted Christmas Parade & Christmas In The Park
What: Lighted Christmas Parade & Christmas festivities in the park.
Where: Dixon
When: Parade steps off at 6:00 p.m..
Cost: FREE
Contact: Dixon Chamber of Commerce– 573.308.5259

Looking Ahead:

December 18 & 19- Route 66 Basketball Shootout, Waynesville
January 2- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
January 16- Missouri Boatride LIVE In Concert, Dixon