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Lodging & Activities

For those looking for comfortable beds, hotels are plentiful in Pulaski County with vacation homes located in Waynesville. Visit the Cherokee Encampment – National Park Service Trail of Tears Memorial, B&B Theater, Comic Hoarders, and numerous boutiques, restaurants and nightlife.    A few great choices to "fuel up" are: Hopper's Pub, Piney River Tap Room, Paradise Deli, Sweet Sam's on 66, Westside Cafe, Mu Bahn Thai, El Centenario and various convenience stores, delivery,  and food truck options. If you are looking need to rest and don't want to ride but would like to venture around Pulaski County there are some transportation options available. 

In the Saint Robert area, check out Score — featuring golf simulators and axe throwing — BK Games, Bow and Barrel Sportsmen Center, and Uranus Missouri, home of the Uranus Fudge Factory & General Store, the Uranus Sideshow Museum, and Putt Pirates miniature golf. A daytime water stop is planned at the City of Saint Robert Route 66 Neon Park, but a visit from dusk to midnight when the neon lights are aglow is a must! Check out a full list of activities, itineraries, and dining. Visit our Digital Downloads page for more ideas, online maps, and brochures.

The Route - Entering PulaskI

As you enter Pulaski County, grab a quick breakfast to go from Click's Route 66 General Store. Make a quick stop at Fanigans Salon LLC to admire one of five Ray Harvey murals. Buckhorn Gas Station offers a quick rest area; breakfast, and Chester's Chicken later in the morning. Just past the roundabout, look to your right to view the huge Thrift on Route 66 mural. A quick side stop at the stoplight takes you to Price Cutter Plus and just beyond is the Tiger Car Wash Route 66 Mural. Continue back to Route 66 and you are just 2 miles from your stop for the day at Waynesville Park.

 

Welcome to Your Host City - Waynesville!

Big Bam Overnight Location:

Overnight Camp at: Roubidoux Park 216–498 Olive St, Waynesville, MO 65583

Map to Campground: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3SrUhQFwCh3Gx8z5A

Lunch & Dinner Options (Hours may vary due to the Labor Day Holiday)

Downtown Waynesville offers an array of lunch stops!  Piney River Tap Room, Hopper's Pub, Paradise Deli, Sweet Sam's On Route 66, Mu Bahn Thai, and Smoovies (food truck.)

And west Waynesville offers up choices with El Centenario Mexican Restaurant, McDonald's, Taco Bell, Subway, and Westside Cafe. 

Explore Waynesville!

Pick up your copy of the Waynesville Walking Tour and explore the history, murals, and Route 66 elements! Access your copy and online map here, or stop by participating businesses for your free copy.  

The museums on the square have opened specifically for the Big BAM Riders!  Stop by for personal tours of these local historic icons.

• Old Stagecoach Museum Waynesville - Open 10-2
• Pulaski County Courthouse Museum - Open 11-2

In addition, you will want to visit the National Park Trail of Tears Cherokee Encampment, visit a cool book shop, look for Missouri-made items, immerse yourself in learning a new craft, and view the latest movie releases.  For additional activities in the Pulaski County area, visit the  Experiences Menu Button above.

Departing Pulaski

When departing in the morning, heading east, you'll conquer Waynesville Hill. Look to your left to view the famous Frog Rock. As you enter Saint Robert, you'll find numerous breakfast stops along the way like Flo's 66 Diner.  A water stop is available at the City of Saint Robert Route 66 Neon Park. Continue east to Uranus Missouri with a stop for their famous fudge and snacks. Your last available breakfast or conveniences is located at the Route 66/Highway 28 junction of Country Café and Rustic Treasures & Gifts. You'll then cycle the four-lane section and turn into Devils Elbow, known for the 1923 steel-truss bridge and scenic Ozark views of the bluffs and Big Piney River.

 

BIG BAM Coordinated information:

(Update received: 8/24/26)

Lunch Stops

• Sweet Sams - Waynesville
• Piney River Brewing - Waynesville

Overnight Camp at: Roubidoux Park 216–498 Olive St, Waynesville, MO 65583  - Map to Campground: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3SrUhQFwCh3Gx8z5A

After-Ride STREET PARTY

• Piney River Brewing open 11-9 - Pizza and Beer, Live Music from Kentucky Bend and Friends from 2-7pm - Drink token good at this location
• Hoppers - Pub Fare, Live Music from Janet Martin from 6-8pm - Drink Token good at this location
• Sweet Sams - Sandwiches and Ice Cream specialties

Hotels - Use Coupon Code BigBAM-66 to secure the group rate:

Holiday Inn Express - $149 King, $159 Double Queen, $169 Suites. Breakfast included. 4.2 miles from camp and on the next day's route. 605 State Hwy Z, St Robert, MO 65584. Call 573-336-2299 to reserve.

Breakfast: Sweet Sams Waynesville

Ride with GPS Link: Day 4 Big BAM_2026 - Sept 8th · Ride with GPS

Official Water Stops:

• 4 Miles St. Robert - Neon Park
• 13 Miles Devil's Elbow - Bridge-side

Additional Resources:

Laundromat: Southwind Laundromat: https://maps.app.goo.gl/8gqJYUXK4M1E8ukCA

Taxi or Shuttle Services:  Visit our Transportation Page

What Is Big BAM?

Big BAM is a cycling trek across Missouri from Sept. 4-10, departing from Joplin and heading east to Pacific. Big BAM Riders will begin arriving to Waynesville City Park early in the morning Sept. 7. They will depart the park early Sept. 8 and head east, traveling up Waynesville Hill with  a water stop at the City of Saint Robert Route 66 Neon Park, on to Uranus Missouri, then to Devils Elbow. Learn more about this event and register today.