Cuba: Home of the 42-Feet Tall Rocker
Named after the island of Cuba, the beautiful city of Cuba, Missouri is the biggest city in Crawford County. It is known for Indian Hills Lake, which came to be after President Harry S. Truman visited and surveyed the property where it is situated today. Formerly, it was known as Indian Head Lake because a Native American’s skull was found in the area during excavation. You can enter the city from the Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Forney Field.
Best Time to Visit
It is ideal to visit Cuba in the months of April, May, and June. The weather is perfect for exploring the city and its wonders. For those who want to avoid the crowd, and skyrocketing hotel rates, it is best to consider the month of November. Given that the months of February, July, August are peak seasons, it is best to avoid visiting during these months. You can get the best Cuba, Missouri hotel deals if you stay during the off season months.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Primarily, tourists flock Cuba, MO to see what was once the world’s biggest rocking chair. Fanning Route 66 Outpost owners Danny and Carolyn Sanazaro really built it in 2008 to attract visitors. It is 42’ tall and over 20’ wide, with a massive weight of 27,000 lbs. One of the oldest motels in the area is Wagon Wheel Hotel. Having been around since the 1930s, it is now considered as a historic landmark offering compelling accommodation services. There are a lot of Cuba, MO hotels where tourists can stay. You can check in at the Super 8 by Wyndham Cuba or at the Fox Springs Lodge.