Cuba MO Murals & More

We are celebrating 23 years of murals! It all started in 2001 with an idea to attract new people to Cuba. Read more in our latest blog.

Cuba Missouri - A Town With Stories - Cuba, MO - Route 66 Mural City It’s exciting for everyone on a road trip to see things that entertain. That’s why Cuba Missouri should be on your Route 66 radar. We are a town with stories. Cuba is a small community of about 3,500 people who collectively made a paradigm shift that changed the town for the better and sustainab...

Cuba Missouri is a great stop along Route 66! We’ve got stories you’ll want to hear. Check out our latest blog and we’ll see you soon!

Cuba Missouri - A Town With Stories - Cuba, MO - Route 66 Mural City It’s exciting for everyone on a road trip to see things that entertain. That’s why Cuba Missouri should be on your Route 66 radar. We are a town with stories. Cuba is a small community of about 3,500 people who collectively made a paradigm shift that changed the town for the better and sustainab...

It’s Apple season! Cuba was once the leading producer of apples in Missouri. Read more about this mural
Mural painted by Shelly Smith Steiger.

The Apple Mural - Cuba, MO - Route 66 Mural City The Apple Mural 511 W Washington Street Cuba, MO According to his journal, in 1867, L.D. Grover planted an apple orchard in the Cuba area. By the early 1900s, he had a thriving orchard and nursery and an industry was born. This industry coincided with the extension of the railroad system in

Cuba has murals everywhere! Come see for yourself! Thanks Ray Harvey Art

Route 66 Midwest Truckstop-Cuba, MO A 360° mural of transportation vehicles on route 66.

History set to murals. Learn how the Civil War impacted Crawford County.
Murals by Don Gray - Test panels paired by Julie Nixon Krovicka

Civil War Murals - Cuba, MO - Route 66 Mural City Civil War Murals 112 Buchanan St Cuba, MO The tenth mural actually became a series of murals that told the story of the battle between the troops of Confederate General Sterling Price and Union General Thomas Ewing in September 1864. When Price’s troops came into Missouri from Arkansas, his origin...

Greeting from Cuba. Enjoy your Labor Day - why not visit Cuba today! Post your selfies

Our latest mural by Shelly Smith Steiger, a retired Cuba Art Teacher.

Greetings from Cuba Missouri - Cuba, MO - Route 66 Mural City Greetings from Cuba Missouri 606 W Washington Street Cuba, MO Remember vintage postcards? A rare occurrence these days, however, postcards were produced as an easy and inexpensive way to communicate, advertise, and share a little fun while on vacation. Viva Cuba’s most recent outdoor art installat...

Have you seen the Window on Buchanan? Check out this Celebration of the Cuba HS Marching Band(s). You can almost hear it…🎷🎺🥁

There’s a new shirt in town! Check out the latest T-shirt with our newest mural! Now available at Peoples Bank (on Highway 19) or the Cuba Visitor Center. Shirts are $25 each.
Proceeds benefit future Viva Cuba beatification projects and mural maintenance. Thanks for your support!

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Know a couple who needs a weekend escape? Share this post with them!!!
We’ve got a weekend in Cuba all planned for them.

A Couple's Getaway: A Weekend in Cuba MO - Cuba, MO - Route 66 Mural City A Couple's Getaway in Cuba, MO Nestled in the heart of Missouri, the charming town of Cuba offers the perfect retreat for couples looking to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life. Known for its historic charm, scenic beauty, and welcoming atmosphere, Cuba, Missouri, promises a weekend filled wi...

Wear your hometown pride! We've got Cuba T-shirts and Sweatshirts! Pick up at Mary's Country Store and Antiques and sport some local swag! Make great gifts too!

Hey, CubaFest is just around the corner. Are you signed up as a vendor yet?

Traveling Route 66 with your dog? Plan a stop in Cuba! We’ve got plenty of dog-friendly spaces. Read our blog to learn more

Traveling Route 66 With Pets in Cuba MO - Cuba, MO - Route 66 Mural City Navigating Route 66 with Pets Embarking on the iconic Route 66 is a thrilling adventure, and what could make it even more memorable? Bringing your beloved four-legged companion along can make the trip even more memorable! Traveling with pets on Route 66 requires some planning, but the experience is....

Peoples Bank started a mural movement back in 2001. The town’s first mural was created to commemorate the bank’s 100 anniversary in Cuba. It changed everything…Read and share our story.

Muralist: Michelle Loughery and steigerstudio66

People's Bank Mural - Cuba, MO - Route 66 Mural City People's Bank 506 W Washington Cuba, MO A.J. (Alva James) Barnett, the first cashier of Peoples Bank, was appropriately picked as a subject for the first mural, which was meant to commemorate the 100th anniversary of People’s Bank in 2001. This mural would be the first in Viva Cuba’s mural proje...

It’s National Amelia Earhart Day. She was born July 24, 1897 in Atchison, Kansas. We have a mural dedicated to her unplanned landing near Cuba in 1928. Here’s the story:

Amelia Earhart - Cuba, MO - Route 66 Mural City Amelia Earhart 201 W Washington Street Cuba, MO The fifth mural chronicles a September 4, 1928 story in the Muskogee Times-Democrat. Amelia Earhart was reported to have left Scott Field in Belleville, Illinois in her 1927 Avro Avian plane with a destination of Kansas City or Muskogee in route to Los

You may have noticed, the river mural disappeared - but good news, another river themed mural is going up with the help of steigerstudio66 Stay tuned for the new mural, but until then, enjoy the old one. Read and share our blog

The River Mural - Cuba, MO - Route 66 Mural City The River 110 N Franklin St Cuba, MO Viva Cuba’s ninth vintage style river mural is appropriately named “The River.” The mural painted by artists Shelly Smith Steiger and Julie Balogh Brand depicts the use of the river as a source of recreation, beauty, and transportation. The very name of Mis...

Cuba’s Newest Day Trip! Just a short drive from the city - visit seven different locations for a fun filled day. Why not make it a weekend getaway? Please share!

A Day Trip on the Cuba MO Museum Trail Arts and Artifacts: A Day-Trip on the Cuba Missouri Museum Trail Nestled in the heart of the Ozarks, Crawford County, Missouri, offers a delightful escape for museum enthusiasts. From historical gems to unique local exhibits, this area is a perfect setting for a day trip with a little time travel mi...

See you at the parade tonight!

The Crawford County Fair, Inc. starts tomorrow! See you at the parade

It's Fair Week and it's HOT! Meet us at the Viva Cuba Garden on parade night for a free popsicle! Tuesday, July 16 at 5:30.

We love the Crawford County Fair! We even have a mural commemorating it! See you at the fair.
Muralist: Jay Ferger

Harry S Truman and the Fair - Cuba, MO - Route 66 Mural City Harry S Truman 609 W Washington Cuba, MO Harry S. Truman was born in Lamar, Missouri in 1884. He grew up in Independence, Missouri and for 12 years prospered as a Missouri farmer. He went to France during World War I as a captain in the Field Artillery. After he returned,

It's Fair Week and it's HOT! Meet us at the Viva Cuba Garden on parade night for a free popsicle! Tuesday, July 16 at 5:30.

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During your visit in Cuba MO, travel the trails of the ancients who once lived in the region. The Osage have strong ties to Cuba. Learn more

Route 66: Ancient Osage Trails - Cuba, MO - Route 66 Mural City When you think of the Wild West, there is usually an image of cowboys on saddled horses and natives riding ba****ck. But there was a time before horses in North America when the native people traveled on foot or by canoe. Many of Missouri's

Pop or soda? What do you call it? Some say it determines where you are from.

It’s Mural Monday! Did you know there is a world renowned cooperage along Route 66?
Yep, McGinnis Wood Products in produces white oak staves. Here’s the story revealed in the mural!

A Day in the Cooperage - Cuba, MO - Route 66 Mural City A Day in the Cooperage 511 W Washington Street Cuba, MO In 2018, the McGinnis family celebrated 50 years in the barrel making business. They started in Cuba, Missouri with a small stave mill. In the 1980s they began producing quality wine and whiskey barrels. Today, they sell barrels worldwide from