If you’re planning on getting your kicks on Route 66, Boots Court Motel in Carthage, Missouri, should be on your list of overnight stays. This renovated historic motel, which is one of the motels on the route that can claim a stay or two by the famous classic film star Clark Gable, is the perfect mix of comfort and nostalgia on the Mother Road. Though we haven’t stayed overnight, we have peeked inside one of the Clark Gable rooms and walked the grounds, both day and night. Since we live in nearby Joplin, Missouri, an overnight stay may not make the most sense for us. The tradeoff? I work in Carthage, and I get to see the Boots Motel every day! The Boots Motel isn’t only a comfortable place to spend the night, but also a great example of that classic Route 66 neon of yesteryear. So, join me in…
