Just a heads up. Palmyra has one motel. You may want to make a reservation a couple weeks in advance. It looked like a pretty decent place. I landed there twice during the week this past summer and they were full each time. There is a real nice little motel in Shelbina just southwest of Palmyra on Highway 110 about 35 to 40 miles. Just passing along information from experience.
Hannibal is just south of Palmyra and has several motels right on 61. Much larger selection of eating places also. That will keep you on your route and not going through a whole bunch of towns with revenue generators.:banghead:Great info. I've been looking for other options in that area. THANKS!!
That was part of the reason I stayed in Shelbina. There is not a lot there, but the motel is pretty new and super clean. I paid right around $60 for the night. There is a place right out front for motorcycle parking. I got the Harley-Davidson room and parked right outside my window. It is an America's Best Value Motel. You will want to call ahead of time. They only have 20 rooms all ground level. When I stayed there it was mostly fishermen and railroad people. It was quiet and no highway noise. They have a continental breakfast and coffee. Every one is pretty friendly. The only other place I have stayed up that way is Macon. It is on Highway 63 west of Shelbina. More places to eat and several motels. From Macon to south of Jeff City is four lanes. 63 comes out to I44 at Rolla. The two lane on south goes through three little speed traps. Or you can go on south on 61. Bowling Green and Troy both have motels. They are smaller quieter towns. Just a couple options. I'm like you, I like to park where I know my bike will be safe and I can look out and see it.
