A hidden gem!! No idea it was there. Belle Starrs original home is there as is the home of the Dalton Gang. The history in this little arts town is wonderful and Mr. DAVIS ART is perfect and lively. What a great stop this was plan on at least an hour...but take more

Very surreal, in a good way. We didn’t know what to expect and we found Red Oak II completely empty, giving us total freedom to roam and explore. The place is basically a recreated town, an open air museum of sorts. Wonderful fun!

Really cool outdoor museum.Basically a small village recreated in amongst the fields.Some of the houses are occupied so respect privacy and private property but definitely go for a full look around.Really worth the small detour off Route 66

Amazing place! This man put his heart & soul into this place.

One of Americas last true icons, Lowell Davis built Red Oak ll to be a quaint representation of his childhood hometown...Red Oak Missouri.Lowell was often referred to as the Norman Rockwell of the rural folk. His artwork is so typical farm life in the heartland, and his stories are so funny....I am truly honored that Lowell Davis did so much of the artwork on my distilled spirits. Lowell designed my sign and gates to Missouri Ridge Distillery......Thank you for sharing your amazing talent with the world, and Thank You does not begin to cover my appreciation for all that you have done for me and my business.....Cheers to you !!And cheers to all those who have made Red Oak ll a favorite visiting spot in Western Missouri....!!!

Such a neat place! Like a little abandoned town created to be art. Lots of great photo opportunities. My kids love exploring the town and posing for different pictures.

A very cute place to take photos, Ive had several people come here for their family or senior pictures. Several colorful buildings and some you can even enter, there is also quite a bit of history in these buildings as well.

Fun place to visit! So many neat buildings and great nostalgia.

Probably the most amazing place to visit on all of Route 66 in Missouri. Years of effort went into creating it and now thanks to all the resident owners and investors we will be ensured that Lowell and Rose Daviss legacy will live on for many to enjoy.Plan on spending a minimum of an hour here. Please donate to their cause when you go.

The lifes work of a true artisan is preserved here. Historical record of old farm equipment, gas pumps, airplane and structures. The Birdsong building has a Mail Pouch sign originally painted by the last Mail Pouch Barn painter, Harley Warrick. Lowell Davis created a wonder that will appeal to all age groups.

Lowell Davis is a creative genius. They keep the grounds beautifully maintained. So much to take in. The entire grounds are full of art and architecture to see. Red Oak II is a wonderful place to take photos. I find the grounds to be very serene. Red Oak II is a must see, especially when traveling Route 66 in Missouri.

Love this place I grow up there with rose and her hubby and love it there

Such a cool place! Walk anywhere and play with anything. Great stop along old Route 66

We were looking for safe places to visit during covid and really enjoyed driving thru this sweet little place.

Amazing town..the art is beautiful as well as all the buildings such as a sheriffs office 1 room school and old general store..such a peaceful walk ..I would love to live there it is like stepping back in time..Must see as a side trip to any Route 66 trip

Very well hidden gem that was amazing to just ride through. Some cute things that gave you a little chuckle. I wont spoil it for you but I do highly recommend this little quaint setting!

Quaint, friendly people on Saturday evenings they have a music jam of mostly blue grass gospel help in historical old church.

We finally stopped in with our family, after wanting forever to go. Certainly was NOT disappointed, this place is AMAZING! Youre able to walk around the settlement at your own pace, but we met an incredible tour guide named Duke. Beautiful place, the settlement takes you back to a simpler, and enchanting time. The atmosphere is very serene, quiet, and peaceful..full of beautiful art masterpieces around every corner, and cranny. Its like a rustic and heartwarming wonderland! Great way to get out with the family on a little adventure, and make some everlasting memories Thank you Mr. Lowell Davis and Mrs. Rose for making this treasure, and sharing it with the community!

An out of way place that I am glad we stumbled on. This is one of the coolest places I can think of, a dream and creation from the mind of artist Lowell Davis. Its hard to explain but its a living ghost town (google Red Oak 2, to get a better idea). If youre a photo buff then bring extra batteries cause youre going to need them.

I’m not really sure what this place is but it’s amazing. We’ve been here a few times and there always seems to be something new. If you’re a fan of nostalgia this is a really cool place to check out.

Cool place to walk around and see all the neat stuff on display

Fun, out of the way place with unexpected highlights at every turn. Relaxing spot to wander and wonder. Very friendly residents! Enjoyable for kids and adults. Got to meet the artist and spend time talking with him and his wife about Red Oak II.

A must see if you are exploring Route 66! Amazing buildings and art!

Walk or drive but you should walk and admire these buildings and sculptures. Some are private residences so be mindful of signage. Do not miss this if youre near Carthage, MO.

What A cool place

Great old town

It is a drive through. Had to stop a lot to take pictures. Didnt want to miss anything.

Neat little town to walk through and look at. Several old cars and even an airplane. Some interesting things reminding you of times past.

Interesting to see a piece of history frozen in time. Duke the dog was also very friendly.

Lowell is a super talented gentleman, we love visiting he and wife Rose. Take the time to check it out!

Its a neat stop for pictures and has a lot of old-style homes set up. According to a local we had talked to, some of the homes were lived in but supposedly all were open to be viewed. There were some buildings that were obviously lived in, but we did not feel comfortable attempting to look inside. Just taking a walk around we got plenty of pictures of exteriors and art.

This is a cool place off the beaten path. Its a self walk around and take it in place. The buildings are amazing. Now its time to invest in restoring the interior of these places. Then it would be totally awesome to go back in time.

Amazing atmosphere and great for pictures. Relaxing at anytime of year. Weve heard about this place for years and finally took the drive to visit. This place will not disappoint!

Amazing setup and free can drive or walk. Be respectful as people live there.

Of all of my Route 66, this place stands out so tall and so enjoyable. Some amazing photo ops, Meeting Mr Davis was such a pleasure!

One of my favorite sites to visit!

Very neat place to walk around and very interesting

Very interesting stop. It seems like a ghost town, but its an art installation. You can go into the general store and see curios from the artists life. The church apparently is an actual church that gets used as I saw patrons exiting when I was there. There are many friendly animals that roam the installation that act as tour guides.

Absolutely unbelievably impressive! So much hard work to maintain it - let alone start it!

I discovered this gem when travelling through Joplin and I am so glad I took the time to stop.For many years, I have returned and it continues to impress me each time. This is a little community full of whimsical charm, artistic features, and great nostalgia.Do yourself a favor and stop by. Dont forget to leave a donation :)

We had an excellent time there despite that it was freezing cold. Worth going there again in the future!

Our Adventure Group from Kimberling City, MO visited here yesterday and Mr. Davis and his sweet wife gave us a personal tour of everything including his own home. It was a very delightful and unexpected experience.

Quaint little village. Took us back to yesteryear

This place is simply Magic!!!

Wow! What an eclectic place... and to meet the great Lowell Davis as well. While I admit that Red Oak II will not be to everyones taste... if you are still a child of the Sixties, youll love it. Make sure to visit Lowells art exhibition and check out his sculptures all around the area.

We were fortunate to have met the artist/creator of this place. His stories of his life and his artistic visions made this place so interesting. Children can run about the place while learning while adults will be transported back to a simpler time.

What a neat little place.

Wonderful little escape! Would love to live out there!

Great place to spend the afternoon

A must see attraction!

Neat place to visit and walk through. Lots of great places for photos

I love this place dearly because as soon as I arrive, my head, soul and my heart quickly become intoxicated by an irresistible yet benevolent kind of magic that draws my mind away from whatever negative rut its been worrying about to lead it down a meandering path that leaves it basking in a child like sense of wonder accompanied by an innocent, awe-stuck curiosity about how this place came to be. Its got mystery. It arouses curiosity. It makes a smile appear. It stirs the creative part of me from its world-weary slumber. It relaxes the senses and bids an unbiased welcome to those seeking a momentary refuge from the insane pace of the modern world. I believe its a place that somehow exists alone in a quiet place that is hidden away from the chaotic world we live our daily lives in. Time seems to pass at a different pace here and a person is seemingly granted a gift that is the sudden ability to slow down and calmly appreciate the beauty that surrounds them. Theres no admission, there is a small art gallery full of unique and skillfully crafted pieces but I assure this place is definitely not about the money, its more about a man who wishes to impart a bit of wisdom to anybody who will take the time to take it to heart and I highly recommend that you do because I found healing there and I saw my worries become insignificant as they faded into the distance for the short time that I was there. Its a place that you can bring home with you and it can help you later on if you keep close by. If, while youre there, you pass by a house with a curiously intricate fountain that is made out of different sizes and lengths of metal pipe and you notice somebody sitting on the porch there peering out at you, dont be shy; wave, do yourself a favor and take the time to say hello to Lowell and ask him about how Red Oak II became Red Oak II. I wont spoil it for you plus its not my story to tell. Do make sure that you let him know you appreciate what hes done.*PLEASE NOTE*If youre not a respectful person please disregard Red Oak II; its not for you, you wont like it plus theres many other things for you to go enjoy elsewhere; I doubt youre capable of grasping the true worth of it anyway.

Incredible stop! Lowell Davis is super friendly and you can tell he loves to share his art with people. We decided to walk around and explore when we were greeted by Lowell who explained the area and showed us his studio. Red Oak II is an experience everyone should have. Everywhere you look there is beauty and something to bring a smile to your face. Very cool place!

I had never been here till the other day. We took our 30th birthda pictures here and they have so many cool things. You can probably find whatever type of background you want for pictures of any kind! So cool!

It really is a cool little town

It was cool just wasnt open so we didnt see very much of it

Very interesting place to visit, we enjoyed our time there.

If you are traveling on Route 66, you have to stop at this place. Created by locally famous artist Lowell Davis. So many fun unique sculptures by him scattered throughout the place. Lots of nostalgia, including old one room School houses, churches, Log Cabin jails, Etc. Worth the side trip.

Cool place, great photo ops!Neat buildings!

Love visiting Red Oak II. Lowell and Rose Davis are very kind people and they keep the grounds beautiful! It makes you feel like you have escaped to another world where life is still simple, peaceful, and beautiful. My husband and I visit Red Oak II every 2 or 3 months and always enjoy our visits. It is one of my favorite places to photograph!

Absolutely amazing and a must see for any interested in US history. Also, Lowell Davis art is a national treasure.

My dad and I stopped by Red Oak II during our drive along Route 66 from Chicago to LA. While walking the grounds Mr. Davis arrived home and was gracious enough to chat with us for a few moments. He was so delightful and proud of his work, as he should be. He plugged in the Plumbers Nightmare fountain for us and griped about the kids getting in and shutting off all the faucets and how he hadnt gotten his boots on to climb in and fix them. He then invited us into his home to see how us hillbillies live. Wonderful experience and we were so honored to have met such a man. Thank you Lowell.

Great for a lovely walk or time passed, people are very friendly

Beautiful place. Well kept.

A must for visitors of route 66.

WOW, amazing, whole family love it, handicap accessible,so everyone of any age can enjoy

Great place to take your Family, Make sure not to forget your Camera. Lowell is a great Artist an even greater man. Love spending time there. And love spending time with lowell!

It was very well laid out and at my age group I recognized a lot of things that were there !!

What a neat place! Mr Davis is one creative man! Absolutely worth the drive its a sight to see... They allow picnicking yard games but property open to the public super cool

Really neat place. Local artist Lowell Davis moved several historical and neat old country buildings here to save them and somewhat recreate the town his family helped settle. It is a small town of buildings that are fun to walk around. Some of the buildings are private homes now, but the locals seem used to people walking around and taking pictures of the outside of there houses. If you are lucky enough to meet Mr. Davis you are in for a treat. He considers Red Oak II as a giant piece of art, which it is. He says his favorite medium for art is things others throw away and this town proves that in big way. This town is art, a history lesson, and a fun time all wrapped into one. If you do find Mr. Davis or his wife, I suggest buying his autobiography There are no Memories in First Class It is the story of Lowell Davis art, life, loves, hardships, and triumphs. Exploring the town is free but there is a donation box. Just park your car at the front and walk around this town.

It was a nice drive around. Didnt park and walk around as it felt like an old community and didnt want to intrude too much. Great scenery though

Very nicely restored town

Beautiful place to visit.

A true slice of history and art work love this place

Sadly we came in the off season but its cute.

So cool! Great atmosphere. Will go again

Super cute little town, Im glad we visited this gem.

This place is awesome. A definite stop on the Route 66 trip. You won’t be disappointed.

It is a beautiful place and it takes you back in time. A must see.

What a great place to visit and learn some of the history of the area and why this little town was constructed. Love it and hope to return soon.

Beautiful open air museum. A must visit for Route 66 buffs. When visiting you must stop and visit with Lowell Davis, artist and founder of Red Oak. Lots to see, be sure to leave yourself plenty of time.

Living history... Mr. DAVIS and people around there are super nice and we had a great time . In Sundays evenings live music in Church just join this

I love this place! ️️️

Absolutely amazing little gem tucked away. Definitely a must see

Such a cool place! Took so many pictures. Worth the stop.

Such a beautiful place. Great setting for a photography project.

Its a great experience to go but there are some rude people definitely that are not kid friendly

Awesome. Unique. Well worth a visit. Take some time and walk around.

This place was a little freaky, great if you want to film a horror movie. May be better if other people are there.

Can’t say enough about this place & Rose & Lowell!!!

Very cool!! If your into the whole Route 66 mother road thing, then Id say you have to stop by this place.I found out about it because I was stopping in Carthage for an overnight stay and was looking for something to kill some time. There wasnt much info on it but I saw that it was free and open to the public any day of the week, and I didnt see any restriction for pets. I asked the clerk at the hotel about its location and she easily directed me and confirmed it being open. She suggested I go a little later in the evening when its cooler because there is a lot to see and explore. She also suggested I talk to the owner, because he will tell you the history behind the site and sometimes gives tours.Im glad I went and I loved looking at all the buildings, antique cars, and metal art. It really is cool and I wish I would have had the time to visit with Lowell to get the full experience, but it just wasnt in the cards that day. The only problem I had was at one point, I stopped my truck and got out to take some pictures, my dog was still in the vehicle (with his head hanging out the window) and suddenly, 5 or 6 little dogs that apparently live at one of the houses, came charging my way. I dont think they were after me, but they definitely didnt like my dog. They were barking, growling and agitated. In the ensuing chaos, one of the smaller dogs nipped at my calf and I had to scare them, to back them away. Once I got back in my vehicle and drove a little further up the loop things settled down and the dogs returned home. I guess its not really a pet friendly place for visitors with dogs.That experience doesnt detract from the overall appeal of this place, but dog owners be forewarned. I guess I was even more surprised that people actually live in some of the houses here. I wasnt expecting to find a community of people in a sort of ghost town. That was kind of a negative for me. Like another reviewer, I felt uncomfortable taking pictures and walking around someones actual residence. If I had known in advance which houses were occupied Id not have stopped to take pictures, but as it was, the houses were inner mixed with the town buildings along the loop so its kind of inevitable unless you only visit the first few buildings at the entrance.All in all its something worth visiting if your in the area and Id recommend it for those who want some neat pictures for your Route 66 adventure.

Good place but not excellent. There are not many things to do or to see

Very intetesting.

Nice place to view the history building in Joplin area.

Cute little old fashioned town. Great for tourists

I only stop to refill my water bottle whilst riding my bicycle around the countryside between Carthage and Jasper. Intriguing photo opportunities abound along with an array of interesting artistically intriguing items.

Love this place

Beautiful.

Super cute. Cant wait to go back

Great little place for pictures. Dont forget to donate to help keep it alive. Donation box on the NE side of the vehicle bridge.