Everything Eureka is known for
Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Eureka.
15 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Pull over for a second, because you're about to pass a true Route 66 icon: the Big Chief Restaurant! Once a bustling roadside stop, this place practically breathes classic American road trip history. Back in 1928, the…
Imagine stumbling upon a cool, dark cave on a hot day. That's exactly what Lewis and Clark did here at Tavern Cave. On May 23 1804, early in their famous expedition, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark explored this…
Ever wondered what it took to build a railroad across a wild continent? You're about to pass the very first railroad tunnels west of the Mississippi River, a true marvel of 19th-century engineering right here in…
Ever wonder what it's like to live inside a work of art? Here, you can get a glimpse. This is the Kraus House, a unique home designed by the legendary Frank Lloyd Wright for Russell and Ruth Kraus. The initial design…
Just a couple of miles from here stands a testament to Frank Lloyd Wright's vision of affordable, uniquely American housing: the Theodore A. Pappas House. The Pappas family commissioned Wright to design their home in…
Pull over for a moment and imagine a time when the color of your skin dictated where you could learn. This unassuming building, the J. Milton Turner School, stands as a quiet testament to the fierce struggle for…
Raise a glass to history at Missouri's oldest winery, established in 1859 and still producing award-winning wines. This isn't just a winery; it's a living legacy of American viticulture. Back in 1859, a half-timber…
Stand on this land and you're walking where a future president wrestled with profound moral contradictions. This is White Haven, the home of Julia Dent Grant, and where Ulysses S. Grant lived and farmed before the Civil…
You're approaching a place touched by the legacy of one of America's most famous frontiersmen: Daniel Boone. This land holds the home built by his son, Nathan Boone.The Boones, seeking new opportunities, relocated here…
Imagine a place where travelers sought discreet getaways along Route 66. That was the Coral Court Motel. Built in 1941, this motel in what's now Marlborough, Missouri, stood out with its Art Deco and Streamline Moderne…
John Burroughs School in the St. Louis area (Ladue, Missouri) is where Ezekiel Elliott was a record-setting running back and a four-time state track champion. He starred at Ohio State, winning a national title, and…
Stand on this hallowed ground and remember generations of service. Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery began as a military post cemetery in 1826. After the Civil War, in 1866, the United States government formalized a…
This unassuming spot along the Mississippi River was once a crucial launchpad for America's westward expansion. From 1826 to 1946, Jefferson Barracks served as a primary training and deployment center for the U.S. Army.…
St. Louis frozen custard so thick they serve it upside down since 1929.
Pull over! You're about to drive past a place that hosted a truly unique double feature in history: both the 1904 World's Fair AND the 1904 Summer Olympics! Talk about a busy campus. This is the historic Hilltop Campus…