Sullivan: Route 66, City Park and Golf

Sullivan brings together a range of travel interests: a city park with a lake and walking path, two attractions connected to Historic Route 66, a golf course and a state park outside town. When looking for a hotel in Sullivan, you can start by deciding what you want to focus on: would you like to stay near attractions within town, or also plan to visit a place outside it? The details below describe each location according to its specific features.

City Lake Park: Lake, Fishing and Walking Path

City Lake Park is on Mattox Drive and covers 57 acres. The fishing lake covers six acres; the park also has a three-quarter-mile walking path. These figures describe three different measures: the park’s area, the fishing lake and a walking distance. The lake offers a different focus from the walking path: you can center your visit on fishing or walking, and consider the two as different options within the same park. The three-quarter-mile distance gives you a specific measure of the path, while the six acres describe the size of the lake.

Route 66 in Different Forms

The Route 66 Hydrant Mural Project features 27 fire hydrants along Historic Route 66. The number gives you a sense of the project’s scope, while its connection to the historic road shapes its theme. Unlike the lake, walking path and golf course, this attraction focuses on a visual theme along the road. The project offers a distinct cultural perspective on Route 66, different from the specific recreational activities in the park.

Another Route 66 attraction is the Route 66 Splash Park in Sullivan. It is a seasonal water playground. Its features include a custom-designed Chevy car sprinkler and a Route 66-themed hot rod sprinkler. Here, the road is represented through themed water sprinklers, while the Hydrant Mural Project features 27 fire hydrants along Historic Route 66. Seasonal opening dates are important for planning: check operating dates before planning your visit.

Golf Course and State Park Outside the City

The Sullivan Municipal Golf Course has been in operation since 1954. Its long history of operation gives the golf course a distinct connection to the past, alongside the park and Route 66 themes. The course can be a focal point of a trip if you want to include golf in your plans for Sullivan. Since operating details can change, check them before your visit.

Meramec State Park is four miles outside Sullivan on Route 185. Its location sets it apart from attractions within town and gives your outing a specific geographic context. The four miles and Route 185 answer two different planning questions: the distance from Sullivan and the park’s location along the road. If you are considering a visit to the park, this helps distinguish a stay focused on town from a plan that includes an additional destination outside Sullivan.

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