Gary's Gay Parita (Gay Parita Sinclair Station)
The Gary Gay Parita station is a re-creation of a circa-1930 gas station owned by Fred and Gay Mason that stood in the tiny hamlet of Paris Springs, Missouri, until it burned down in 1955.
Gary Turner, unfortunatly died in 2015, rebuilt the gasstation, and it quickly became a must-stop for Route 66 travelers.
Gary had the biggets hospitality and a quirky, homespun humor.
A planned 15-minute for visitors often turned into hours of conversation with Gary.
Today the gasstation is operated by Garys Daughter.
| Name of the Roadside Attraction: | Gary's Gay Parita |
| Parking: | yes, a few spots in front of the property |
| Time required: | 1-2 hours |
| Descripton: | Old gasstaion on Route 55 |
| Next town: | Paris Springs, MO |
| Findable: | easy - next to the road (Rte 66) |
| Fee area: | no - (Donations are welcome) |
| Giftshop: | yes |
| Food or drinks: | yes, drinks |
| Kind of attraction: | Route 66 Landmark |
| Best time to vistit: | all year but best in spring, summer oder fall |
| Address: | 21498 MO-266, Everton, MO 65646, USA |
| Directions: | Follow Old Route 66 from Hallton, MO to Spencer. |
| Opening Hours: | daily 8-18:30 |
| Last visited: | October 2013 |
