Pulaski County Tourism Bureau

The 'Driving Route 66 in Pulaski County' free guide is the single most useful piece of literature for any traveler doing the Mother Road through this area. The guide maps the original 1926 alignment, the post-1933 realignments, and the current Historic 66 / Highway Z designations that travelers follow today. Each major stop is marked with GPS coordinates, descriptions, opening hours, and contact information. The guide is updated annually and is available for free on a self-serve rack in the bureau office lobby.

Beyond the Route 66 guide, the bureau stocks brochures for every Pulaski County attraction (Frog Rock, Devils Elbow Bridge, Allmans Market, Elbow Inn, Old Stagecoach Stop, Roubidoux Spring Park, Pulaski County Courthouse Museum, and others), restaurant recommendations including Cookin' From Scratch and the various Fort Leonard Wood-area dining options, lodging information for both historic and modern hotels, and general Pulaski County visitor information including Fort Leonard Wood public access policies.

If you have specific questions or interests — Route 66 architectural photography, Civil War history in the county, Fort Leonard Wood history, Ozark folk traditions, fishing on Roubidoux Creek, scenic driving routes — the bureau can provide more detailed information than the generic brochures. They keep specialized resources for niche interests and can put travelers in touch with local experts or guides if needed.

The bureau office is in a small commercial complex on Saint Robert Boulevard, just east of the Holiday Inn Express and within easy walking distance of several restaurants and shops. The office has free parking in the adjacent lot, is wheelchair-accessible with a ground-floor entrance, includes clean restrooms for visitor use, and is staffed by a small team of full-time and part-time employees plus volunteers.

Hours are Monday through Friday 8am-5pm, closed weekends and on major holidays. The phone line (573-774-2411) is staffed during office hours and a voicemail system handles after-hours messages, with calls typically returned the next business day. The website (visitpulaskicounty.org) is regularly updated with current event information, but the printed materials in the office are sometimes more comprehensive than what is posted online.

Services beyond basic information distribution include free WiFi, water and coffee in the lobby, restrooms, a small selection of Pulaski County souvenirs and Route 66 merchandise (most items $5-25), and the ability to call ahead to local businesses on your behalf to confirm hours, availability, or reservations. They also maintain a small consignment library of Pulaski County history books that visitors can purchase or browse.

The Pulaski County Tourism Bureau is also a strong source of information for adjacent Route 66 destinations including Phelps County to the east (St. James, Rolla, and the Gasconade River crossings), Laclede County to the west (Lebanon and the Lazy Lounge Cabins area), and the larger regional Route 66 corridor from St. Louis to Joplin. They distribute maps and brochures from adjacent county tourism offices and can help plan multi-county itineraries.

They also maintain current information on road conditions, construction, and detours along Historic 66 in the wider region. This is genuinely useful real-time data that is hard to find through general online searches — the bureau coordinates with state highway maintenance and other tourism offices to track temporary issues. If a section of the historic road is closed or detoured, they will know and can suggest workarounds.

For 2026 Centennial year, the bureau has been coordinating with the Missouri Route 66 Association and adjacent county tourism offices to align centennial programming and promote multi-stop regional itineraries. Expect special centennial maps, commemorative materials, themed weekend events, and possibly extended office hours during peak centennial weeks. Calling ahead during the centennial year is strongly recommended for event-specific information and availability.