First stop, the visitors center.
A US 66 timeline. [Crop/Zoom: 3456x1336]
Some old maps. [Crop/Zoom: 2212x2184]
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An old neon sign.
Assorted Rte 66 memorabilia. [Crop/Zoom: 3481x1830]
An old US 66 shield. [Larger: 1744x1308]
More of the memorabilia. [Crop/Zoom: 3470x1816]
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Times Beach story. [Crop/Zoom: 3484x1652]
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Motel entrance sign from the Coral Court. [Larger: 1744x1308]
Now out to take a look at the old US 66 bridge over the Meramec. [Larger: 1744x1308]
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Looking south toward the I-44 bridge. [Larger: 1744x1308]
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Looking north. [Full size: 3488x2616]
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The visitor center and museum from the outside. [Larger: 1744x1308]
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Next stop in the park, Boat Launch.
The launch. [Larger: 1744x1308]
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Back toward the main part of the park, passing under I-44. [Larger: 1744x1308]
And then under the old US 66 bridge. [Larger: 1744x1308]
Back toward the exit. [Crop/Zoom: 704x872]
There's some water from recent rains and floods on the grounds. [Larger: 1744x1308]
We also made a quick look at this nearby county park.
Lots of trees and picnic areas, but mainly it seems to be a place to hike. [Larger: 1744x1308]
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Getting back onto I-44. [Larger: 1744x1308]
And back toward the hotel area. [Crop/Zoom: 1344x926]