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Travel the way of American Genius. Walt Disney, Mark Twain, the Pony Express, even Sliced Bread! You'll find it all on Missouri Hwy 36!
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- Pony Express in Saint Joseph
- Depot Museum in Cameron
- J.C. Penney in Hamilton
- Sliced Bread in Chillicothe
- Pershing State Park in Meadville
- General John J. Pershing in Laclede
- Walt Disney in Marceline
- West Winery in Macon
- Mark Twain and Molly Brown in Hannibal
Learn about the pioneer version of express mail at the National Pony Express Museum, with interactive exhibits and artifacts that tell the story of how mail was delivered by cowboys riding fast horses from Saint Joseph to Sacramento, California. Lasting about 18 months, the Pony Express started in the Missouri city in 1860. A visit to Saint Joseph ...
A short drive east of Saint Joseph, Cameron’s Historical Society and Depot Museum showcases the area’s railroad past, along with other local history. The town is also home to the Old School, now a public events center, but also features historical attractions, such as class photos and other memorabilia. Nature lovers will enjoy a visit to Wallace S...
Less than an hour east of Saint Joseph, Hamilton’s J.C. Penney Museum highlights how the retailer became a business genius. Born in Hamilton, Penney would get his start in the retail business by working for a small chain in Wyoming. He later purchased the three stores and marketed them under his name. Growing into a major chain, the J.C. Penney cha...
Welcome to the home of sliced bread! The Chillicothe Bread Company became the first to use the Rohwedder Bread Slicer, created by Missouri inventor Otto Rohwedder in 1928. Imagine, sliced bread has been around for less than 100 years. With a downtown mural highlighting the story of sliced bread, you can learn more about it, and the area’s history, ...
About 25 minutes east of Chillicothe, Pershing State Park is home to Locust Creek covered bridge, which is one of only four covered bridges in Missouri. The Locust Creek bridge, built in 1868, was part of a transcontinental railroad. Enjoy a walk along the interactive boardwalk, which leads to a wildlife viewing area in the park’s wetlands. You can...
John J. Pershing grew up in this small town, where he taught for a couple of years before attending the Military Academy in West Point, New York. While at West Point, he invented jumping jacks as an exercise for fellow cadets. Pershing would go on to lead the allied effort during World War I, eventually rising to the rank of General of the Armies, ...
To Walt Disney, Marceline was Disneyland. While he lived in Marceline for only five years, the town had such an impact on him that he considered it his hometown. It also set the foundation for his Disney philosophy of having customers enjoy their park experience and go home happy. His story is told through a series of exhibits at the Walt Disney Ho...
With a tasting room in downtown Macon, West Wineryhas been producing wine since 2007. In 2009, the winery moved to its current location inside an 1880s building. West Winery is different from other urban wineries in that you can watch new wine being made as you enjoy your drink. With wines made from grapes and other fruits, such as pears, you can e...
Your visit to Hannibal scores a daily double, as you can visit historical spots for America’s greatest storyteller, Mark Twain, and The Unsinkable Molly Brown. Mark Twain grew up as Samuel Clemens before embarking on a life that took him for rides on riverboats and working as a reporter before he became the author of novels including The Adventures...
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The American Genius Highway Quilt Trail includes 9 shops in 9 towns. Come explore the variety of quilts, patterns, supplies, and expertise along Highway 36 – the Way of American Genius. Information. Check website for details. 514 Washington St. Chillicothe, MO 64601. 660-240-0093. Visit Official Website. Additional Information.
Stretching across the northern part of Missouri, Highway 36 is known as The Way of American Genius. The route connects individuals and inventions that embody creativity, innovation and ingenuity. There’s also outdoor adventure, great food and drink, and historic bed-and-breakfast inns.
Spanning the state of Missouri, from St. Joseph to Hannibal, Highway 36 is full of intriguing stops packed with incredible stories of innovation. Known as “The Way of American Genius,” the...
