Bourbon city centre, identified as Downtown Bourbon, is the Missouri town’s business hub, with restaurants, shopping, a library and a community centre. You can use it as a starting point for a short visit, then take in local history and the Route 66-era water tower.
- Downtown Bourbon is the city’s business epicenter.
- Old Highway 66 and several named streets help orient you.
- The Bourbon Route 66 Water Tower is just off I-44.
- City Hall office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where is Bourbon’s city centre?
Downtown Bourbon is the name used for the city-centre area on the Meramec Regional Planning Commission’s active-transportation map. The map does not give downtown formal street boundaries, so treat the label as a general area rather than a precise district edge.
Old Highway 66, Pine Street, Elm Street, Walnut Street, Railroad Street and Park Street are among the streets labelled on the map. City Hall, the Bourbon Welcome Center and Bourbon City Park appear as separate areas of interest. For a wider look at arrival and local transport, the Bourbon arrival and getting-around guide covers travel around town.
How do you get from the motel to the centre?
Budget Inn Motel is about a 16-minute walk or a 2-minute drive from Bourbon city centre. The Meramec Regional Planning Commission identifies downtown as a central hub in the community’s active-transportation network.
The motel offers two-star motel rooms.
What should you check before setting out?
Bourbon City Hall is at 423 N. Old Highway 66, Bourbon, Missouri 65441. The Meramec Regional Planning Commission gives its office hours as Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and its phone number is 573-732-5550.
The council meeting is held on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For current office hours or meeting details, check the official site before you go.
How can you plan a short visit to Bourbon?
Start with the downtown area, then add a stop connected with the town’s Route 66 story. The Bourbon Economic Development Group recommends its “Barrel Tour” as a way to learn about local history. Bourbon’s history dates to the late 1800s, with growth associated with German immigrants and westward railroad expansion.
The Bourbon Route 66 Water Tower is at 2-62 Paramount Drive, Bourbon, Missouri 65441, just off I-44. Built in 1925, it may no longer be in use, and it is wheelchair accessible.
Getting around beyond the centre
I-44 and Old Highway 66 are among the routes serving Bourbon. The Meramec Regional Planning Commission also identifies the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad as transportation access for the city.
If you’re arriving by air, the guide to getting from Spirit of St Louis Airport to Bourbon explains that trip. Bourbon’s annual car show is another Route 66-era event; check with local organizers for current arrangements.
FAQs
When was Bourbon founded?
The Meramec Regional Planning Commission gives Bourbon’s founding date as September 6, 1853.
What is the Bourbon Route 66 Water Tower’s address?
It is at 2-62 Paramount Drive, Bourbon, Missouri 65441.
What is Bourbon known for in its history?
Its growth is associated with German immigrants and westward railroad expansion, and the town has Route 66-era landmarks and events.