**May 2025: Weekend Visit** I saw the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge as one of the cool points of interest through my research and thought that this Route 66 spot would be a cool place to check out....
Old Chain of Rocks Bridge
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The Old Chain of Rocks Bridge is a historic structure spanning the Mississippi River near St. Louis, Missouri. Originally built as a part of the legendary Route 66, the bridge now serves as a pedestrian and biking path.
With its distinctive bend in the middle and unique architectural features, the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge offers visitors a scenic and leisurely way to enjoy views of the river and surrounding landscape.
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First off - I'm not a big fan of walking across bridges. However, I do love bridges and admore the structure and architecture of both old and new bridges. The Old Chain of Rocks Bridge used to...
This bridge has two access points. Be sure to type it in your gps if you want the Illinois side or the Missouri side. There is plenty of parking at either location. The Missouri entrance is gated...
Very cool to visit this historic spot! I went with my husband, but we didn't go all the way across. Amazing view of the river
so this is the fabled 69th Street Bridge in Escape From New York where Adrienne Barbeau gets cut in half by Isaac Hayes in a tricked-out Cadillac - chandeliers and all. I am totally not seeing it...





