Pacific, MO
October 16, 2023
The Red Cedar Inn, which opened in the mid-1930s, was one of the oldest restaurants along Route 66. The restaurant closed a few years ago. For a while, it housed a used car dealership. Now it is up for sale as a historic Route 66 site.
Pacific has striking rock formations outside of town that have large caves where silica was mined.
Pacific has a sleepy old downtown area with many 19th century buildings, some of whch have been restored.
Great Pacific Pub & Grill is located in an early 20th century brick building. The Third Rail Bar & Grill looks like a good spot. Whiskey River Saloon appears to be closed.
Alternate Westbound Route
Westbound
Gray Summit
from Pacific:
- From Pacific, stay on Bus 44/Osage St past the Hwy F & OO Junction.
- Stay on Bus 44 to Gray Summit.
Alternate Eastbound Route
Eastbound
Allenton
from Pacific:
- From Pacific, stay on Osage St./Bus 44.
- Go through the Hwy F & OO Junction and follow it to Allenton.
- Get on I-44 at Allenton toward St. Louis.
