Munger-Moss Motel, motel in Lebanon, Missouri
The Munger-Moss Motel is a hotel in Lebanon, Missouri that has welcomed travelers since 1946 and stands as a landmark of Route 66 with its bright neon sign. The building follows the classic motor court design with parking directly outside rooms, shaded courtyards, and spaces decorated with vintage furniture and photographs that tell the story of the highway.
The motel began as a sandwich shop in the 1930s run by Nelle Munger and her husband but relocated to Lebanon in 1946 as the owners sought better access to Route 66. Bob and Ramona Lehman purchased the property in 1971 and spent more than 50 years maintaining and expanding it, including restoring the iconic neon sign in 2010.
The name "Munger Moss" comes from Nelle Munger and her husband, who ran a sandwich shop in the 1930s before relocating to Lebanon in the 1940s. The motel reflects Route 66 culture through vintage decorations in rooms and murals on exterior walls, drawing visitors who want to experience the history of this legendary highway.
The motel sits directly on Route 66 in Lebanon with parking right outside rooms and shaded courtyards for relaxing after long drives. Visitors should know that the area attracts Route 66 enthusiasts year-round, and the location works well for stops that allow time to appreciate the highway's history without rushing.
The original sandwich shop had an unusual decoration: the ceiling was covered with hundreds of bras that tourists left behind, representing a curious piece of Route 66 history. This eccentric collection reminds visitors today of the many different travelers who crossed the highway over the decades.
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