Highway 7 from Hot Springs to Harrison, Ar. was at one time on National Geographic's top 10 most scenic drives in the country. Driven it many times, and it is a beautiful drive. Just don't be in a hurry.
Fair Grove,just north of Springfield. Steak and Shake on South Glenstone,in Springfield has a cruise in,the first Sat. of the month. I hit it pretty often. Where are you in Mo.?