Lebanon: Sits on Route 66 and has a Route 66 museum and research center at the library. Below are 6 places to visit, each read on its own official or visitor-bureau page.Facts read October 30, 2026 from the pages linked beside each one. Hours and prices change; confirm before you drive. Region is our own county grouping.
- Springfield & Southwest MissouriRegion
- Laclede CountyCounty
- 6Places to See
- 1Place Pages Here
Why Go to Lebanon
- Sits on Route 66 and has a Route 66 museum and research center at the library. (visitlebanonmo.org)
- Near Bennett Spring State Park, a trout-fishing spring that releases over 100 million gallons of water a day. (visitlebanonmo.org)
- Home to Munger Moss Motel, serving highway travelers since 1946 per the tourism page. (visitlebanonmo.org)
- A railroad-era historic downtown with shops, antiques and a farmers market. (visitlebanonmo.org)
See and Do
| Place | What It Is | Hours or Price as Printed |
|---|---|---|
| Bennett Spring State Park | Ozark state park built around a spring branch stocked daily with rainbow trout; cabins, camping, lodge, nature center. | Dining lodge Mar 1-Oct 31 daily from 7 a.m.; nature center Feb 25-Oct 31, Wed-Sun 10-4; hatchery daily 4 a.m.-10 p.m.; prices not stated |
| Route 66 Museum and Research Center | Museum at the Lebanon-Laclede County Library, 915 S Jefferson Ave. | open Monday through Saturday, free (hours not stated) |
| Lebanon I-44 Speedway | 3/8-mile high-banked asphalt oval just off I-44. | most Saturday nights May-October, racing at 7:30; prices not stated |
| Historic Downtown Lebanon | Shops, restaurants, antiques and farmers market near the railroad. | free parking; business hours mostly not stated |
| Cackle Hatchery | Downtown hatchery with free limited tours, live chicks and 185+ poultry varieties. | Mon-Fri 9-5:30, Sat 9-3; tours free |
| Antique Trail | Listing of eleven antique and vintage shops. | Heartland Antique Mall 7 days 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; others not stated |
Place Pages on This Site
A Little History
- Laclede County was established in 1849; the town was renamed from Wyota to Lebanon in the 1850s after Rev. Benjamin Hooker's Tennessee hometown. (visitlebanonmo.org)
- The railroad arrived in 1868; in 1889 a well digger found the water magnetized his tools. (visitlebanonmo.org)
Events in Lebanon
- First Friday, Downtown Cruise-In, Christmas on Commercial: dates not stated (visitlebanonmo.org)
Getting There
- The speedway page says it is just off Interstate 44; the history page says I-44 follows about the old Route 66 path. (visitlebanonmo.org)
Plan Your Visit
| Visitor Information | visitlebanonmo.org |
|---|---|
| Visitor Center Address | 500 East Elm Street (Route 66), Lebanon, MO 65536 |
| Drive Times | Missouri drive times |
| Events Nearby | Springfield & Southwest Missouri events |
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What We Could Not Verify
Not confirmed
- Population (Census 403)
- Annual event calendar (page empty)
- Directions page held no text
- Speedway page prints the civic center address, so speedway street address not confirmed
- Bennett Spring prices
- Our region grouping is not an official designation.
Questions People Ask
What is Lebanon, Missouri known for?
Sits on Route 66 and has a Route 66 museum and research center at the library.
How do I get to Lebanon?
The speedway page says it is just off Interstate 44; the history page says I-44 follows about the old Route 66 path.
Where can I find visitor information for Lebanon?
The visitor site we read is visitlebanonmo.org. The address it prints is 500 East Elm Street (Route 66), Lebanon, MO 65536.
What are the main things to see in Lebanon?
Bennett Spring State Park, Route 66 Museum and Research Center, Lebanon I-44 Speedway, Historic Downtown Lebanon are the first four on the list above.
Sources
- visitlebanonmo.org, read October 30, 2026
- visitlebanonmo.org, read October 30, 2026
- visitlebanonmo.org, read October 30, 2026
- visitlebanonmo.org, read October 30, 2026
- visitlebanonmo.org, read October 30, 2026
- visitlebanonmo.org, read October 30, 2026
- visitlebanonmo.org, read October 30, 2026
- visitlebanonmo.org, read October 30, 2026
- visitlebanonmo.org, read October 30, 2026
Checked October 30, 2026 by It’s Missouri. Cite this page: Lebanon, itsmissouri.com (https://itsmissouri.com/destinations/lebanon-missouri/), checked 2026-10-30. Free to quote with a link.