Visitors take advantage of Cuba, MO's well-equipped Visitor Center.
Most people in Cuba have never experienced our Visitor Center that sits at the junction of I-44 and the north service road across from the Country Kitchen sign. But visitors from around the U.S. and the world often find the Center and make use of its many resources: a friendly, informed staff, clean premises, and an abundance of local and national information for the traveler.
The lightboard displays Cuba's murals and rows of brochures are available.
It’s a great spot to stop for a break and to gather some local information. There are chairs that face the fireplace, clean restrooms, free coffee, and brochures galore. A free, wireless internet connection is available if you want to check your email using your phone or laptop.
The mural lightboard showcases the “Route 66 Mural City” and its murals. Ads from local businesses that are members of the Chamber brighten the display areas.
The staff not only helps travelers find information on out-of-town attractions, but they also guide visitors to local attractions, such as the World’s Largest Rocking Chair in Fanning, Cuba’s murals and History Museum, and other popular stops such as the antique malls. Information is also available on local restaurants, motels, businesses, and services. Staff members also field many phone calls about local events and attractions. During the Crawford County Fair in July, they sell season tickets and provide information about fair events.
Tour buses often stop for a break or to meet their guides for a Viva Cuba Mural Tour.
Travelers can take a break in the fireplace area. The History Museum provides displays.
The Visitor Center is a city-owned building and rented by the Cuba Chamber of Commerce. The building was funded, in part, from a Community Block Grant. The staff is paid for by the Cuba Tourism Tax, which is levied on motels within the city limits for the purpose of promoting tourism in Cuba. The building serves as a Visitor Center and an office for the Chamber.
While visitors from out of town make good use of the Center, many locals do not realize that it is an excellent source for them as well. If you are going on a trip, chances are there are free brochures, maps, and other information at the center for planning your trip.
Whether you are arriving or departing, the Cuba, Missouri Visitor Center can be a rich resource for you.
Neatly arranged racks of information are available. Knowledgeable staff members are ready to help visitors.
From the Chamber website:
Cuba Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center
The Cuba Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center is located at the northeast corner of the Interstate 44 and Highway 19 interchange in Cuba, Missouri. Summer hours at the Visitor Center are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Inside the Visitor Center you will not only find a host of information about Cuba and the surrounding area, but also a vast assortment of tourist information from your favorite destinations in Missouri and across the United States.
The bright and clean Visitor Center provides a warm welcome for travelers.
See a photo of our t-shirt that is available at the Visitor Center in the blog below.
Does the Cuba Visitor Center have baseball hats or iron on patches indicating the city’s name and state with route 66? If not, are there any businesses near the visitor center that may offer either of these items for sale?
I will be in the area in a couple of weeks and wanted to know.
Thank you.
Bruce,
We have a black t-shirt that mentions Route 66 and Cuba, Missouri with one of our murals on it that is available at the Visitor Center. The Wagon Wheel Motel on Route 66 has a few things that say Wagon Wheel Motel, and the Fanning Outpost on Route 66 has lots of Route 66 memorabilia, including items with the World’s Largest Rocking chair. Here’s a link that has the T-shirt photo on it, plus info on other things to see in Cuba. Thanks for your interest, and we hope that you enjoy your visit. The Cuba Bakery & Deli is opening next Thursday on Main Street about a block off Route 66 if you want to visit there.
https://cubamomurals.com/wordpress/2009/05/20-things-to-do-in-cuba-missouri-route-66-mural-city/
Would like to know what Cuba is planning for the eclipse? Where can we get viewing glasses? Seems like we should be able to get them somewhere in Cuba? We have totality of like 1 minute and 45 seconds….could you all please get some information on the glasses..there are sites you can order them from..people will gladly pay 2 bucks a pair…the more you order the cheaper they are..I know lots of people that want them…thanks
I understand that the Cuba Chamber of Commerce is finalizing the information and will be posting next week. They have a Facebook page. You can message them through there with questions.