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ALBANY
GENTRY COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM 276
102 W. Clay
Albany, MO
660-726-3441
ADDIMISON: Donations
HOURS: May-Aug or by appointment
Displays, artifacts of Gentry County History.
ARROW ROCK
ARROW ROCK STATE HISTORIC SITE 277 
13 miles N. of 1-70 on Hwy 41
Arrow Rock, MO
800-334-6946 or 800-379-2419
GUIDED TOURS:
Fee Charged
TOURS: Daily in the Summer
Weekends in Spring and Fall
Enjoy the spirit of this once busy river port town that was part of
Missouri's frontier. Visit historic buildings that include a one room stone jail, the old
court house, an 1800's tavern and the home of artist George Caleb Bingham.
After taking in the towns historic sites you can dine and shop in places of the past.
http://www.arrowrock.org
ARROW ROCK LYCEUM THEATRE 278
High Street
Arrow Rock, MO
660-837-3311
TICKETS: Adults $10-$19
SEASON: June-August and October
Experience live award-winning, professional theater in pastoral setting
where professional actors perform Broadway-style plays and musicals.
BOONE'S LICK SHS 279
19 mi. NW of Boonville on
Howard County MM from MO 87
Arrow Rock, MO
660-837-3330
Salt was made at Boone's Lick Spring as early as 1805 by Daniel and
Nathan Boone, sons of frontiersman Daniel Boone. Wooded trail leads to
spring. Picnicking areas.
JOHN P. SITES PIONEER GUNSHOP 280
Arrow Rock, MO
660-837-3231
The Friends of Arrow Rock own and provide public access to nine
historic structures. The Sites Gun Shop and home, the 1872 Christian Church and
the Museum are parts of this historic presentation. Guided tours for a nominal fee.
BOLIVAR
ELLA CAROTHERS GALLERY OF ART 281
511 N. Pike
Bolivar, MO
417-326-5872
ADMISSION: Free
HOURS: Year-round
Displayed works of artists known worldwide and growing number of
Missouri Artists. Special exhibits during the year.
NORTH WARD MUSEUM 282
201 W. Locust
417-326-6850
Bolivar, MO
ADMISSION: Free
HOURS: May-September
Antique furniture, 1926 Model T, 1920s tractor, one-horse sleigh, surrey,
musical instruments, primitive tools, military memorabilia, Indian replicas and log cabin.
BOONVILLE
HAIN HOUSE AND MEMORIAL GARDENS 283
412 4th Street
Boonville , MO
660-882-7977
ADMISSION: Adults $2
HOURS: Memorial Day - Labor Day and by appointment
Small house, museum and garden.
KEMPER MILITARY SCHOOL & COLLEGE 284
701 3rd St.
Boonville, MO
660-882-5326 ext. 3159
ADMISSION: Free
HOURS: Year around
Oldest military school west of the Mississippi, founded June 3, 1844.
Most buildings are pre-1925 and are historical sites.
OLD COOPER COUNTY JAIL, 285
SHERIFF'S RESIDENCE AND HANGING BARN
614 E. Morgan
Boonville, MO
660-882-7977
ADMISSION: Adults $1
HOURS: Year-round, including weekends
Memorial Day and Labor Day
Jail museum built 1848, Hanging Barn site of last public hanging in the
state. Historical Archives for Boonville and Cooper County honored at site.
RAVENSWOOD HOME 286
Hwy 5 (11 miles South of Boonville)
Boonville, MO
660-882-7143
ADMISSION: Adults $5
HOURS: Apr-Oct
Built in 1880 by the Leonard family who still own it with all original furnishings.
Listed on National Historic Register.
ROSLYN HEIGHTS 287
821 Main St.
Boonville, MO
660-882-5352
ADMISSION: Adults $3
HOURS: (Apr-Dec 15) Sundays, 2pm-4pm
Other days by appointment only.
The Three-story Victorian mansion was built in 1895 by Wilber T. and
Rhoda Stephens Johnson. The home features 8 fireplaces with decorative
wooden mantels, hand-grained woodwork and pocket doors .
BUTLER
BATES COUNTY MUSEUM OF PIONEER HISTORY 288
100 E. Fort Scott Road
Butler, MO
660-679-4777
ADMISSION: Adults $1.50
HOURS: (May-September) Seniors $1.00, Students 75¢
Thurs-Mon, 1pm-5pm, Saturday, 10am-5pm Under 6 free with adult
The museum building was formerly the Bates County Jail built in 1893.
Now this building is full of historic artifacts from the Pre Civil War era to 1915. Just
a few of the exhibits you'll see will be a print shop, agricultural building,
stage coach depot and 1850's kitchen. The grounds are actually a complex
which includes the Atkeson log cabin, Lindsey Stagecoach Depot, Hastins Building
and the main museum building.
CAMDENTON
BRIDAL CAVE 289
Hwy 5 to Lake Rd 5-88
Camdenton, MO
573-346-2676
HOURS: Summer, 9am-7pm
Winter, 9am-5pm; Spring & Fall, 9am-6pm
Park Rangers guide you through room after room of awe-inspiring massive
onyx formations and interpret the Cave's many natural wonders in
educational, entertaining, and informative ways.
HA HA TONKA STATE PARK 290
5 miles SW of Camdenton off 54 on Hwy D
Camdenton, MO
A 2,933 -acre park that is one of nature's geologic and scenic masterpieces.
Once owned by Robert Snyder a Kansas City man. Only the walls remain of
his European-style castle in the park. In 1906 Snyder was killed in a
automobile accident, never living to see his dream completed.
CARROLLTON
CARROLL COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM 291
510 N. Mason
Carrollton, MO
660-542-1511
ADMISSION: Donations
HOURS: May-August
Large Museum housing 19th and 20th century artifacts, domestic and
commercial.
CENTRALIA
CENTRALIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM 292
319 East Sneed St.
Centralia, MO
314-682-5711
ADMISSION: Free
HOURS: Wednesday and Sunday, 2pm-4pm
The house was built in 1904 by a druggist , Robert Linwood Hope and his
wife. Albert Bishop and his wife Frances Gano Chance bought the house in 1923
and lived there until his death in 1949. The museum features rotating
vintage exhibits, Victorian luncheons, and an Annual Quilt Show.
CHANCE GARDENS 293
319 East Sneed St.
Centralia, MO
314-682-5711
ADMISSION: Free
Adjacent to the museum are the beautiful Chance Gardens blending a
waterfall, flowers, trees and rock formations. The gardens were the vision of A. B.
Chance who was fascinated by international gardens he enjoyed during his 1927
world tour. There are over 700 varieties of plants and flowers. Visitors are
welcome throughout the growing season.
CLINTON
HENRY COUNTY MUSEUM AND CULTURAL ARTS CENTER 294
203 W. Franklin St.
Clinton, MO
660-885-8414
ADMISSION: Adults $2
HOURS: April-December
A four building museum complex consists of the former
Anheuser-Busch distribution building, the Adair Annex and turn-of-the century village, 1856
Log Home and the former Henry County bank building.
CLYDE
BENEDICTINE SISTERS OF PERPETUAL ADORATION 295
Clyde, MO
660-944-2221
TOURS: 9am-Noon, 1:30pm-4pm
The Benedictine Sisters at Clyde came to Norway County from Switzerland
in 1874. Every year, thousands of people visit the convent to admire the
mosaics and stained glass of the Convent's chapel. The stained glass windows and all
of the mosaics were executed by the Tyrolese Art Glass Company of
Innsbruck, Austria. Located about seventeen miles east of Maryville, MO
Also
visit Conception Abbey in nearby Conception, MO
COLUMBIA
BLUE NOTE, THE 296
17 N 9th Street
Columbia, MO
573-874-1944
SHOWS: Call for concert information and tickets
The Blue Note is known as one of mid-Missouri's finest live entertainment
venues. Located in a restored vaudeville theater, the Blue Note has
entertained
crowds with mainly well-known musical artists in blues, reggae,
alternative/college rock and folk music for over 15 years. For concert information
and tickets call 573- 874-1944 or check out on the World Wide Web at
http://www.theblue-note.com
BOTANY GREENHOUSE AND HERBARIUM 297
Tucker Hall on Hitt Street
Columbia, MO
573-882-6888
ADMISSION: Free
HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm
Closed on campus holidays
The main function of the herbarium is to research and identify plants. The
Herbarium contains a worldwide collection of dried, preserved and
classified plants, including rare and endangered species.
COLUMBIA ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY 298
1800 Nelwood Drive
Columbia, MO
573-474-3699 or (theater) 573-814-1123
Local talent of all ages join to form this dynamic theatrical troupe offering
music and dramatic performances all year long. In addition, they have a school
for dramatic arts for both children and adults and a nationally renowned
playwriting contest for children's theater.
DAVIS ART GALLERY 299
Walnut & Ripley Street
Columbia, MO
573-876-7173
HOURS: Monday-Friday, 1pm-4pm
Closed school holidays and summer
The official Stephens College Gallery of Art features monthly exhibits
by professional guest artists, faculty, and senior students.
DEJA VU 300
405 Cherry Street
Columbia, MO
573-443-3216
SHOWS: Reservations required
Offers a dance club and a Comedy club Open Thursday, Friday and
Saturday from 8:30 pm to 1:15 am. Comedy club at 10 pm Thursday, 8 pm and
10:15pm Friday and Saturday.
ELLIS LIBRARY 301
Lowry Mall
Columbia, MO
573-882-6888
ADMISSION: Free
HOURS: Monday-Thursday, 7:30am-Noon
Friday, 7:30-11 pm; Saturday, 9am-9pm;
Sunday, Noon-Midnight; Closed on campus holidays
The Rare Book Room displays treasures of the history of art and printing,
including clay tablets, papyrus, type design, a leaf from the Gutenberg Bible
and Charlotte Bronte manuscripts.
GEOLOGY MUSEUM 302
Geology Science Building
Columbia, MO
573-882-6785
ADMISSION: Free
HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Saturday, 9am-Noon; Sunday, 2pm-5pm
Closed on campus holidays
A worldwide collection of fossils, rocks and minerals with over 100,000
specimens. Also displayed are fossils of swimming and flying reptiles, fish,
amphibians, and mammals; large mastodon bones; and an exhibit on the evolution
of the horse.
GEORGE CALEB BINGHAM GALLERY 303
Fine Arts Bldg. on Hitt Street
Columbia, MO
573-882-3555
ADMISSION: Free
HOURS: Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm
Sunday, 10am-4pm; Closed on campus holidays
The gallery is located on the University of Missouri Campus in the Fine Arts
building. There are changing exhibits of artwork from faculty and students
and artists of national and international standing.
GLEN SMART WATERFOWL AND UPLAND 304
GAME BIRD COLLECTION
LaFevre Hall (U. of Missouri Campus)
Columbia, MO
573-822-3436
ADMISSION Free
HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm,
Closed on campus holidays
Specimens of geese, ducks, swans, pigeons, turkeys, pheasants, quail and
other birds are mounted in the corridors of LeFever Hall. This is one of
the largest collections in the United States.
HEARNES CENTER 305
600 Stadium Boulevard
Columbia, MO
573-882-2056
SHOWS: Call for ticket information 573-884-PAWS
Award-winning musical entertainment like Whitney Huston or Tracy
Lawrence, and family shows like the Harlem Globetrotters or Disney on ice fill the
Hearnes Center throughout the year.
LARSON ART GALLERY 306
Brown Hall on the Columbia College Campus
Columbia, MO
573-875-7517
HOURS: Monday-Friday 1pm-4pm
Closed major holidays
The Larson Art Gallery offers displays by students, talented faculty and
professional artists.
MAPLEWOOD BARN THEATER 307
Nifong Blvd. and Ponderosa
Columbia, MO
573-449-7517 or 573-449 1747
TICKETS: Adults $5
SEASON: Memorial Day-Labor Day children and seniors $3
Thursday and Sunday 8pm
Outdoor evening performances in the converted amphitheater provide
superb
drama in a relaxed atmosphere. Bring blankets or lawn chairs for theater
under the stars.
MAPLEWOOD HOME 308
3701 Ponderosa
Columbia, MO
573-443-8936 or 449-5876
ADMISSION: Donations
HOURS: (April-October) Sunday, 2pm-5pm
Tours also by appointment
Maplewood Home was built in 1877 and offers a glimpse of
19th-century country estate living. Also home of the Maplewood Barn Community Theatre.
MISSOURI SYMPHONY SOCIETY 309
203 South 9th Street
Columbia, MO
573-875-0600
TICKETS: Adults $12-$15
SUMMER SEASON: June and July
FALL SEASON: September - December
Housed in the historic Missouri Theatre, the Missouri Symphony holds
its summer festival in Columbia every June and July and features classical
musicians from all over the United States The very popular Missouri Symphony
Pops Concert is held in June. The Fall Presenting Series runs from
September through December and includes presentations in theatre, music and dance.
MISSOURI THEATRE 310
203 S. 9th Street
Columbia, MO
573-875-0600
ADMISSION: Adults $2
HOURS: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Housing the Missouri Symphony Society, this is central Missouri's
only predepression era movie palace and vaudeville stage.
MONTMINY GALLERY 311
3801 Ponderosa Street
Columbia, MO
573-443-8936
HOURS: (Apr-Oct) Tuesday -Sunday, 1pm-5pm
(Nov-Mar) Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday, 1pm-4pm
Located in the Walters-Boone County Historical Museum, the Montminy
Gallery includes an art collection, historic photo graphic collection and local
contemporary artists' work.
MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY 312
100 Swallow Hall
Columbia, MO
573-882-3573
ADMISSION: Free
HOURS: Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm;
Open football weekends, 9am-1 pm;
Closed on campus holidays
The Museum of Anthropology is the only anthropology museum in the state of
Missouri and one of few in the Midwest. Its anthropological and
ethnographic collections include over 100 million artifacts dating from 9,000 BC to
modem times.
MUSEUM OF ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY 313
Pickard Hall (University of Missouri Campus)
Columbia, MO
573-882-3591
ADMISSION: Donations
HOURS: Tuesday-Friday, 9am-3pm; requested but not required
Saturday-Sunday, Noon-5pm
Closed Monday and campus holidays
The museum has comprehensive collections of more than 13,000 art objects
representative of all parts of the world and all periods from Paleolithic to present.
The gallery has casts made from original Greek and Roman sculpture.
RESEARCH REACTOR FACILITY 314
Columbia, MO
573-882-4211
ADMISSION: Free
HOURS: Tuesday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
Closed on campus holidays
This is the largest reactor at a United States university, and has the broadest
spectrum of research and educational programs. Tours may be scheduled
in advance.
RHYNSBURGER THEATRE 315
129 Fine Arts Bldg, MU Campus
Columbia, MO
573-882-7529 (box office)
TICKETS: Prices vary
SEASON: Box office open (Summer) Noon-5pm
(Fall-Winter) 2:30pm-5pm
Serious dramatic performances by visiting actors, faculty and students
represent the best in current and classical drama throughout the academic year.
MU's Repertory Theatre continues this excellent tradition throughout the
summer months.
STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF MISSOURI 316
1020 Lowrey Street
Columbia, MO
573-882-7083
ADMISSION Free
HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm
Saturday, 9am-4:30; Closed on campus holidays
The society maintains reference, newspaper, and manuscript libraries and a
fine art collection. It has extensive collections of Missouri newspapers,
photographs and political cartoons. Galleries exhibit sculpture, paintings and prints
of Missouri scenes by artists such as George Caleb Bingham and Thomas
Hart Benton.
STEPHENS COLLEGE PLAYHOUSE AND WAREHOUSE THEATRE 317
100 Willis, (Stephens College Campus)
Columbia, MO
573-876-7199 (box office)
TICKESTS: Prices vary
SEASON: Performance times vary.
Professional and student productions noted for their excellent staging and
acting are sponsored by the college's Zinc drama department. Concerts and
performances by famous entertainers, musicians and actors are scheduled
regularly during the year.
UNIVERSITY CONCERT SERIES 318
409 Jesse Hall
Columbia, MO
1-800-292-9136 or (box office) 573-882-3781
TICKETS: $6-$45
OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Offering world class performing arts events including opera, ballet,
orchestra, chamber, jazz, popular, modern dance, Broadway and family events
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI TOUR-COLUMBIA 319
392 Conley Avenue
Columbia, MO
573-882-6333
ADMISSION: Free
TOURS: Monday-Friday
Established in 1839, this is the oldest University west of the Mississippi . To
arrange a tour of the campus: contact the visitors and guest relations office
at 123 H Donald W. Reynolds Alumni and Visitors Center (882-6333)
between 8am and 5pm Monday thru Friday. Advance notice appreciated.
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI WESTERN 320
HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPT COLLECTION
West wing of Ellis Library
Columbia, MO
573-882-6028
ADMISSION: Free
HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:45pm
Tuesday, 8am-9pm; Closed on campus holidays
The collection is one of the largest in the Midwest, with emphasis on Missouri
and the Great Plains areas. Holdings include papers of Missouri's
governors, U.S. senators and representatives, and other leaders; labor union
collection; business records; personal and family papers; steamboat materials; and
audio and visual collections.
WALTERS-BOONE COUNTY MUSEUM 321
3801 Ponderosa Drive
Columbia, MO
573-443-8936
ADMISSION: Free
HOURS: (April-Oct) Tuesday-Sunday, 1pm-5pm
(Nov-March) Wed, Sat and Sun, 1pm-4pm
Closed Major Holidays
The Museum's artifacts focus on the settlement and development of Boone
County and the expansion of the Boone Slick Trail.
WILBER ENNS ENTOMOLOGY MUSEUM 322
Agriculture Bldg. (U. of Missouri Campus)
Columbia, MO
573-822-2410
ADMISSION: Free
HOURS: Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm
Closed on campus holidays
The Agriculture Building has on exhibit selections from a research collection
of over one million specimens, mostly from Missouri. This is the largest collection of
arthropods (insects, mites and spiders) in Missouri.
CONCEPTION
CONCEPTION ABBEY (c:1891) 323
Conception, MO
660-944-2821
TOURS: Mon-Fri, 10am, 2pm, 4pm
Sat, 10am, 3pm, 4:30pm; Sun,1:30pm, 4:30pm
Every year, thousands of people visit the monastery to discover what life is
like in a religious order and to admire the beautiful Beuronese-style murals
that decorate the interior of the Abbey. The murals were painted 100 years ago
by the Abbey's Roman Catholic monks. Located about seventeen
miles east of Maryville, MO
Also visit Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration in
nearby Clyde, MO
EL DORADO SPRINGS
CARL'S GUN SHOP MUSEUM 324
100 N. Main
El Dorado Springs, MO
417-876-4167
ADMISSION: Donations
HOURS: Year-round
Largest private gun collection on display in region; more than 1,200 guns.
Colt 45 revolver from Smiley Burnett (Gene Autrys side kick). Ammo from
Warren Commission tests. Wildlife mounts.
ELDON
FANTASY WORLD CAVERNS 325
7 min E. of Bagnell Dam on Hwy. 54
Eldon, MO
573-392-2115
ADMISSION CHARGED
HOURS: Daily, 9:30am-5:30pm
Millions of years ago when Missouri was still a flat plains, huge rivers
raged underground carving away at the limestone. Fantasy World Caverns was
first' used by animals for shelter and winter hibernation, also by early Indians.
Four Indian Burials and many artifacts have been found in the cave and are a part
of every cavern tour.
FULTON
WINSTON CHURCHILL MEMORIAL & LIBRARY 326
501 Westminster Ave.
Fulton, MO
573-592-5369
ADMISSION: Adults $5
HOURS: Daily, 10am-4:30pm Seniors $4, under 12 free
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years day
Here there once was a small, shadowy crypt in ancient London, the undercroft
of the Christopher Wren church today is a museum filled with a priceless
treasury of artifacts and information relating to the life and times of Sir Winston
Churchill. The museum tells the story of a hero who led the free world's fight for
freedom, from his privileged youth as the son of a British aristocrat to the darkest days
of war.
AUTO WORLD CAR MUSEUM 327
Business 54 North
Fulton, MO
573-642-2080
ADMISSION: Adults $5.50
HOURS: (Summer) Mon-Sat, 11am-5pm Seniors $4.50, 12 & under $2
Sun, Noon-5pm; (Winter) Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm
Sunday, Noon-4pm
The present collection includes rare cars like the Wills St. Claire,
Scripps-Booth, Stanley Steamer, DeLorean, and a 1986 Pulse (only 60 were made). The oldest car
and rarest is a 1895 Haynes. The only other one in existence is
in the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C.
HAMILTON
J.C. PENNEY MEMORIAL MUSEUM AND BOYHOOD HOME 328
N. Davis Street
816-583-2168
Hamilton, MO
HOURS: Tues-Sat, 9am-Noon, 1pm-5pm; Sunday, 1pm-5pm
The museum displays memorabilia, written documents and
photographs describing the life story of J.C. Penney the founder of the departments
stores bearing his name. Hamilton Missouri is his birthplace.
HIGGINSVILLE
DAVIS THEATER 329
2008 Main
Higginsville, MO
660-584-2999
ADMISSION: $4-$7
HOURS: Year round, Saturday Evenings
Sundowners Country Music Show
HIGGINSVILLE DEPOT MUSEUM 330
2113 Main
Higginsville, MO
660-584-6474 or 816-660-3232
ADMISSION: Free
HOURS: (May 15-Sept 15) Tuesday-Sunday 1pm-4:30pm
The Higginsville Depot was built in 1889 and has been authentically
restored and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Currently on display
are railroad artifacts, historical pictures and other historical artifacts. An
added attraction is the Illinois Central Railroad Caboose.
JAMESPORT
AMISH COUNTRY BUS TOURS 331
Hwy 6 & Hwy 190
Jamesport, MO
660-684-6776
TOURS: $5-$1.75
HOURS: Year-round, Amish stores closed Thurs & Sun
"Step Back in Time" as you travel through the countryside by the Farm
Homes, Stores, Shops, & Schools of the "Plain People" who embody the spirit
and values of country living. Their easy & simple life style is based upon
the Scriptures. Our tour will explain, not exploit, the OLD ORDER AMISH
of Jamesport, Missouri.
HOOK & EYE" DUTCH HOUSE & TOUR SERVICE 332
Jamesport, MO
660-684-6179
HOURS: Mar-December PRICE: Varies
Winter months by reservation
Our guides will board your vehicle for a two and a half hour tour of the
Amish farmlands and replica of Amish houses; relating religion and lifestyles.
Doc's ANTIQUE CAR AND TRACTOR MUSEUM 333
Jamesport, MO
HOURS: (April-Nov) Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm
Tour the extensive collection of vintage tractors, cars and memorabilia.
JEFFERSON CITY
CAPITOL SPEEDWAY 334
N. of Jefferson City
Jefferson City, MO
573-896-5500
ADMISSION: Varies
Saturday Racing http://www.capitalspeedway.com
3/8 mi Dirt Flat Oval Track
NASCAR LMs; Pro Mods; Mods; Bombers & Sportsman - Directions: I-44
Exit 186. North on US 63, approx 49 miles, to US 50, west approx 12 miles, to
US 54, north 6 miles, to SR OO west to the Speedway.
COLE COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM 335
109 Madison Street
Jefferson City, MO
573-635-1850
ADMISSION: Charged
HOURS: (Feb-Dec, 15) Tuesday, 10:30am-3:30pm;
Wednesday-Saturday, Noon-3:30pm
The museum building was erected in the mid 1800's. Period furniture
backdrops the displays of Missouri's first lady's ball gowns and memorabilia of Cole County.
The top floor is for the kids with displays of children's toys and artifacts. A
four hundred piece display of wine, liquor and cordial glasses is also featured.
GOVERNOR'S GARDEN 336
Jefferson City, MO
573-751-3330
A striking complement to the Capitol Complex. the garden was constructed
in the 1930s and is filled with flowers, pools and walkways. It is open to the
public and the site of outdoor drama and concerts.
JEFFERSON LANDING 337
Jefferson & Waters Streets
Jefferson City, MO
573-751-3475
ADMISSION: Free
HOURS: Year-round, Daily 8:30am-4:30pm
Closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years.
The Lohman Building and the Parson' House located between the
Governors Mansion and the Capital Building are a good example of a 19th century
river front landing. The buildings now contain a museum with early artifacts
of Jefferson City and a theater that presents a slide show of Jefferson City.
MISSOURI GOVERNOR'S MANSION' 338
100 Madison
Jefferson City, MO
573-751-7929
ADMISSION: Free
TOURS: Tuesday-Thursday, 10am-12am and
1 pm-3pm; August and December, no tours
The Governors mansion is located on the site where the first capitol building
was erected in Jefferson City. The current French-Italian style mansion was
erected in 1871 at a cost of $75,000. Throughout the years very few changes have
been made to this magnificent mansion. It has been restored to its 1871 period
and is furnished with Renaissance Revival furnishings.
MISSOURI STATE ARCHIVES 339
600 W. Main St.
Jefferson City, MO
573-751-3280
ADDIMISON: Free
HOURS: Year-round
The Missouri State Archives is the states largest repository of historical
records, containing large holdings of interest to genealogists and military
historians (particularly Civil War researchers).
MISSOURI STATE CAPITOL 340
100 Madison
Jefferson City, MO
573-751-4127
ADMISSION:
Free HOURS: Daily, 8am-5pm
Closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years
The Renaissance Style State Capital Building was built in 1924. The first floor
houses exhibits of historical and recent events of interest to the State. Tours
of the building begin every thirty minutes. The building contains Thomas
Hart Benton Murals and paintings depicting the history and landscapes of Missouri.
MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL MUSEUM 341
4161510 E. Elm. Street
Jefferson City, MO
573-751-3313
ADMISSION: Free
HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
A five patrol car display compares the improvement in motor vehicles used
by the Missouri Highway Patrol. One of the cars is a 1931 Model A Ford
Roadster called "Otto-The Talking Car". Children are encouraged to ask Otto
questions about auto safety. Other displays and dioramas relate to safety, criminal
history and the tools used in law enforcement.
MISSOURI STATE MUSEUM 342
State Capitol Building
Jefferson City, MO
573-751-4127
ADMISSION: Free
HOURS: Daily, 8am-5pm
The first floor features exhibits of outstanding historical significance as well as
contemporary displays. You will see an 1840's Concord Stagecoach, a
fringed surrey, a collection of Civil War rifles and swords, and an exhibit of
captured World War II weaponry and much more.
MISSOURI VETERINARY MUSEUM 343
1221 Jefferson Street
Kansas City, MO
573-636-8612
ADMISSION: Free
HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4pm
Closed Federal Holidays
Veterinary tools and instruments -More that 2,500 of them are on display, many
rare and most more than 100 years old, illustrating not only the parameters
of the 19th century veterinarian but also the art of the village blacksmith.
Visual presentations of pet care are also on display.
KEYTESVILLE
GENERAL STERLING PRICE MUSEUM 344
412 W. Bridge Street
Keytesville, MO
660-288-3204
ADMISSION: Donations
HOURS: May-Oct
Museum houses artifacts belonging to confederate General Price as well
as many arrowheads, glassware, and period furnishings of the l800's.
KIRKSVILLE
STILL NATIONAL OSTEOPATHIC MUSEUM 345
Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
800 West Jefferson Street
Kirksville, MO
660-626-2359
ADMISSION: Free
HOURS: Mon-Friday, 10am-4pm
Open until 7pm Thursday
Sat, Noon-4pm; Closed on all major holidays
The Museum's historical collections of original photographs, documents,
and artifacts span over 120 years of osteopathic medicine. `They range from
bloodletting and blistering instruments of the mid-1800's to a completely
dissected human nervous system, one of only two known specimens in the United States.
KNOB NOSTER
MONTSERRAT VINEYARDS 346
104 N.E. 641
Knob Noster, MO
660-747-3802 or 660-747-0466
HOURS: Year round, Monday-Sunday, 9am-sunset
winter hours vary
Montserrat Vineyards is situated on the north end of Bristle Ridge, the
historic Civil War lookout just east of Kansas City between Warrensburg and
Knob Noster, a half mile south of Highway 50 in Montserrat. Tour the winery, picnic
in the wine garden, or just sit back and enjoy a spectacular sunset while
sampling Missouri wines on the raised deck overlooking the vineyards.
LAKE OZARK
LAKE OF THE OZARKS 347
Central Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks is a complete family vacationland.
The 54,000-acre lake offers boating, sailing, skiing, swimming and other water
fun. Fishing is good for many species, especially black bass, catfish, crappie
and white bass. More than 200 resorts and dozens of campgrounds dot the
1,150 miles of wooded shoreline and surrounding Ozark hills. Osage Beach,
Camdenton, Sunrise Beach, Lake Ozark, Eldon and other towns offer plenty
of shopping, dining, music shows and golf.
BAGNELL DAM 348
Highway 54
Lake Ozark, MO
ADMISSION: Free
TOURS: 7 Days a week, 8:30am-4pm
Bagnell was built between 1929 and 1931 and is one of the largest
man-made lakes in the United States. Tours of the hydroelectric plant are given daily.
LAMAR
HARRY S TRUMAN BIRTHPLACE 349
1009 Truman Street
Lamar, MO
417-682-2279
HOURS: Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm; Sunday, noon-4pm
The life of Harry S Truman began humbly in small, white frame house in
Lamar. In November 1882, the Truman's bought their six room house for $685.00
Mrs. Truman gave birth to her son May 8, 1884 in the downstairs southwest
bedroom of the house. After paying the doctor $15.00 for Harry's delivery, John
Anderson Truman proudly planted an Austrian pine tree at the southeast corner of
the house to signify the birth and then he nailed a mule shoe above the front
door for good luck.
STILABOWER PUBLIC OBSERVATORY 350
6th and Maple Street
Lamar, MO
417-682-3384
HOURS: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday nights
Call for reservations.
The Stilabower Public Observatory is the only public observatory in the four
state area. It was designed to sit flat on the ground to make it easier for small
children and handicapped people to see what anyone else would see at an
observatory. This facility is equipped with a 14 inch telescope, computerized tracking and
a digital imaging system.
LATHROUP
VANBUTEN-SPRETH LIBRARY & MUSEUM 351
117 Pine
Lathroup, MO
816-528-3020
ADMISSION: Free
HOURS: Tues-Thurs, 1pm-5pm; Sat, 9am-Noon
The museum also has a library upstairs with over 15000 books.
LEXINGTON
ANDERSON HOUSE MUSEUM 352
Delaware & 13th Street
Lexington, MO
660-259-4654
ADMISSION: Adults $2
HOURS: Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm Children (6-12) $1
Sunday, Noon-4pm
The Anderson House was built in 1853 by William Anderson and used as
a hospital in the Civil War by both sides. This is evident by the blood stains on
the second floor. The house is decorated with period furnishings except for
a bedroom set on the second floor which belonged to the owner who
purchased the house in 1868. Civil War battle scars are visible on the exterior of the house.
BATTLE OF LEXINGTON PARK 353
Delaware & 13th Street
Lexington, MO
Many Civil War battle scars are visible on this 105 acre historic site.
Lexington was a strategic military point in early 1861. The Union Army was to keep
the Confederates from joining up with the Missouri State Guard but was
unsuccessful and lost the battle on September 20th. This was known as the Battle of
the Hemp Bales, because wet bales of hemp were used as moveable breastworks.
LEXINGTON HISTORICAL MUSEUM 354
112 S. 13th Street
Lexington, MO
660-259-3082
ADMISSION: Adult $1
HOURS: (June-Sept) Sun-Fri, 1pm-4:30pm Student 50¢
Sat, 10am-4:30pm
(May-Oct) Sat, 1am-4:30pm; Sun, 1pm-4:30pm
Closed November-April
The Cumberland Presbyterian Church, built in 1846 using Greek revival
style, now houses a museum which gives an overview of Lexington's history.
The museum features a major display of art and memorabilia about the
Pony Express. The museum also contains a collection of Civil War (Battle of
Lexington) art and relics and old photographs of Lexington's past.
LEXINGTON HISTORIC HOMES 355
Box 132
Lexington, MO
660-259-4711
Lexington has more pre-Civil War homes and buildings than any other
community regardless of size in the state of Missouri, over 120. Many of the homes
are open for tours by appointment through the Tourism Bureau.
LINWOOD LAWN MANSION MUSEUM 356
Jct. 13 and US Hwy 24
Lexington, MO
660-259-7211
ADMISSION: Adults $5
HOURS: Sat, Noon-6pm; Sun, Noon-3pm
This 26 room mansion remains much as it was when built in 1850 for $85,000.
It included central heating, cooling and lighting and running water, rarities in
that period. It has carved Italian marble mantels, silver lavatory fixtures and
door knobs, and original chandeliers from the Crystal Palace Exhibition. It is listed
on the National Registry of Historic Places.
LOG HOME 1830's 357
Broadway & Main
Lexington, MO
660-259-4711
This log house is the only known wooden structure still standing
from
Lexington's founding days. The house is one and one half stories, built
with hand-hewn Cottonwood and Sycamore logs 18 to 22 inches high and as long
as 36 feet. All the interior wood trim has been painted with buttermilk paint, as
it was originally.
MACHPELAEI CEMETERY 358
Lexington, MO
Established by an act of the Missouri General Assembly in 1849. It's
name comes from the Old Testament - 23rd chapter of Genesis and contains
the graves of many early settlers, Confederate soldiers, prominent citizens
and victims of the steamboat SALUDA disaster.
MADONNA OF THE TRAILS 359
Broadway & Highland,
Lexington, MO
One of twelve statues along the Santa Fe trail.
PONY EXPRESS MUSEUM 360
914 Penn Street
Lexington, MO
660-279-5059 or 800-530-5930
WENTWORTH MILITARY ACADEMY 361
1880 Washington Avenue
Lexington, MO
800-962-7682 or 660-259-2221
TOURS: Available by appointment
Founded in 1880, one of the nation's oldest and most respected military
schools. The cadets come from all parts of the United States and many foreign
countries. The WMA campus is a historic district.
MARYVILLE
MISSOURI ARBORETUM 362
NW Missouri State University
Maryville, MO
660-562-1212
ADMISSION: Free
HOURS: Year-round, October- Best time to visit
There are over 1,000 trees on campus with over 85 different tree
species represented. Brochures guide visitors on 3 trail walks where trees are
labeled. Ask at the Admissions Office of Administration Building, or call ahead for
a brochure.
NODAWAY COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM 363
110 N. Walnut
660-582-8176
Maryville, MO
ADMISSION: Free
HOURS: (Mar-Dec) Mon-Fri, 1pm-4pm
1845 Working Man's Home. 1882 one-room school. Museum of County
Material. Research Center.
NEVADA
BUSHWHACKER MUSEUM 364
231 Main Street
Nevada, MO
417-667-5841 or 417-667-7609
HOURS: May-Oct, 10am-5pm
For 100 years, spanning the Civil War and the postwar outlaw era, this
picturesque stone building was the Vernon County jail. The jail cells are one of
the most interesting features of the museum. It also houses early medical
and dental equipment, native American artifacts, Civil War historical items, early
farm tools and many items of local historical interest.
NEVADA SPEEDWAY 365
South Barrett Street
Nevada, MO
417-667-9993 or 417-667-4377
SATURDAY RACING, April thru September
1/4 mi Dirt Semi-Banked Oval Track
LMs, Mods, Street Stocks, Sportsman, 4 Cyl Road Warriors - Directions:
I-44 Exit 18. North on US 71 to CR K west 1/2 mile, then south on Barrett
Street. Track is just south of 3M Plant.
ODESSA
PRIME OUTLETS 366
I-70, Exit 37
Odessa, MO
1-888-394-7584
HOURS: (Jan-Feb) Mon-Thurs, 10am-7pm
Fri-Sat, 10am-9pm; Sun 11am-6pm
(March-Dec) Mon-Sat, 10am-9pm; Sun 11am-6pm
Closed Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas
Top brand name merchandise at extraordinary values. The center has 51
retail outlets.
I-70 SPEEDWAY 367
Odessa, MO
816-633-8455
Saturday Racing
1/2 mi Asphalt High Banked Tri-Oval Track - NASCAR LMs, Mods, Pony Stocks
Directions: I-70 Exit 41. North on SR 13 to N. Outer Rd, turn right to the track.
OSAGE BEACH
FACTORY OUTLET VILLAGE OSAGE BEACH 368
Highway 54
Osage Beach, MO
573-348-2065
HOURS: (Jan-Feb) Mon-Sun, 10am-6pm
(March-Dec) Mon-Sat, 9am-9pm; Sun, 9am-6pm
Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas
At Factory Outlet Village Osage Beach, you not only have the famous designer
brands you want, you have all the first-quality merchandise you need at
direct-from-manufacturer prices. The center has 110 factory-direct outlets.
JERRY PRUNTY'S MISSOURI OPRY SHOW 369
5380 Hwy 54
Osage Beach, MO
573-348-2560
TICKETS: $5-11.50
SEASON: May-October
Country music show.
LEE MACE'S OZARK OPRY SHOW 370
Hwy 54 & Mace Rd.
Osage Beach, MO
573-348-2270
TICKETS: $5-$11
SEASON: Apr-October
Country Music variety shop, with lots of comedy. Founded in 1953 by Lee
& Joyce Mace.
MAIN STREET MUSIC HALL 371
1048 Main St.
Osage Beach, MO
573-348-9500 or 800-348-9500
TICKETS: $5-11.75
SEASON: May-December
A Country & Western variety music show with comedy for the entire family
with Christmas shows.
PILOT GROVE
CRESTMEAD HOME 372
7400 Hwy A
Pilot Grove, MO
660-834-4140
ADMISSION: Adults $3
HOURS: April-October
1859 home has Italianate exterior, Greek Revival interior; three-story
stairway leads to observatory. On National Register of Historic Places.
ROCHEPORT
BOONE CAVE 373
I-70 Rocheport Exit, S. 2 miles
Rocheport, MO
ADMISSION: Adults $5
HOURS: Summer, 10am-6pm Seniors $4, Children $3
Spring & Fall, 10am-5pm
Boone Cave has one of the largest entrances of any cave in Missouri. Stroll
the spacious lighted walkways of Boone Cave, and your guide explains its
geology and history. The large bat colony will fascinate the toddler through senior.
FRIENDS OF ROCHEPORT HISTORICAL MUSEUM 374
101 Monioteau Street
Rocheport, MO
ADMISSION: Adults $1
HOURS: (April-October) Sat-Sun, 1pm-4pm
Exhibits of photographs, artifacts and documents describing steamships,
railroad and early days of Rocheport.
LES BOURGEOIS WINERY& VINEYARDS 375
1 mile N. of I-70 on Route BB
Rocheport, MO
573-698-2133 or 573-698-2300
HOURS: Open daily, Noon-sunset
The winery serves food and offers a panoramic view of the Missouri
River bottoms from their bluff-top Bistro.
ST. JOSEPH
ALBRECHT-KEMPER MUSEUM OF ART 376
2818 Frederick
St. Joseph, MO
816-233-7003
ADDIMISON: Adults $3
HOURS: Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat, 10am-4pm Seniors $2-Students $1
Thurs, 10am-8pm; Sun 1pm-4pm
The Albrecht-Kemper houses one of the finest collections of 18th, 19th and
20th-century art in the Midwest with over 3,000 works.
BAGS END HOME (c:1866) 377
1023 Main,
St. Joseph, MO
816-364-1327
ADMISSION: $3
HOURS: By appointment
Historic 1886 home filled with St. Joseph memorabilia and antiques.
BELLE ROSE VILLA TOUR HOME (c:1879) 378
402 S. 12th Street,
St. Joseph, MO
816-390-9401
ADMISSION: $4
HOURS: Wed-Sun; Closed Monday and Tuesday
Located on the south side of the St. Joseph Museum, this private
home was one of the first mansions built on Museum Hill. Tour
16 rooms furnished with antiques and family heirlooms, vintage clothing,
quilts and antique toys.
CREVERLINGS ANTIQUES AND TOUR HOUSE (c:1880) 379
1125 Charles,
St. Joseph, MO
816-232-9298
ADMISSION: $4
HOURS: By appointment
Featuring the Romanesque style of architecture, this home is characterized
by the use of arch and vault, thick, massive walls, five fireplaces and interior
bays. Antique glass, china and furniture for sale.
DUNCAN CARRIAGES 380
403 W 71 Hwy,
St. Joseph, MO
816-324-3768
Call for rates
HOURS: Call for reservations
Horse Drawn Carriage rides.
FIRST STREET TROLLEY 381
St. Joseph, MO
816-233-6700
HOURS: Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm ADDIMISON: All day pass $2.50
Children (6-18) and Seniors $1.25
These authentic reproductions of turn-of-the-century streetcars take
passengers on a trip back in time as they gracefully wind their way through the city.
With frequent stops at many of the most popular and historically significant sites,
the trolley provides a comfortable, convenient and economical means to
"experience St. Joseph." Single trip fair available.
GLORE PSYCHIATRIC MUSEUM 382
3406 Frederick Ave.
St. Joseph, MO
816-387-2310
ADMISSION: Free
HOURS: Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm; Sun, 1pm-5pm
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day
Originally created to educate the public about mental health and its
treatment, the Glore Museum has grown to become one of the '50 most unusual
museums in the country.' Using models, replicas, documents and artifacts the
Museum explains how treatment of the mentally ill has improved over the past 450 years.
HEATON-BOWMAN-SMITH FUNERAL MUSEUM 383
BR>3609 Frederick Blvd.
St. Joseph, MO
816-232-3355 or 232-4428
ADMISSION: Free
HOURS: Call for appointment
As the oldest continuous operating business in the City of St. Joseph and the
oldest funeral home in the State of Missouri, museum offers an insight into
the history of funeral services, caskets, preparation of human remains dating
back to our founding in 1842. Of special interest is the wicker body basket used in
the transport of Jesse James.
HILLSTAR TOUR HOME (c:1887) 384
1023 Edmond,
St. Joseph, MO
816-232-0031
ADMISSION: $4
HOURS: By appointment
Located one block north of the St. Joseph Museum is the Hillstar Tour
Home. This Queen Anne Victorian mansion was built in 1887 for an affluent
lumberman Evans W. Ray. During the early 1900's, the mansion was converted into
12 efficiency apartments. Current owners Ronald and Emma K. Petersen
are lovingly restoring the mansion to its original splendor by salvaging parts
from area buildings, turning the Hillstar into a truly eclectic mix of St. Joseph history.
HOMER HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST (c:1880) 385
11710 St. Hwy. JJ
St. Joseph, MO
816-238-4368
ADMISSION: $5
HOURS: By appointment
This 1880's farm home is situated in a valley surrounded by 100 year old
trees, with a charming nostalgic atmosphere complete with rock walking
bridges, water gardens and dozens of handmade rock flower pots. Homer House
has two bedrooms, one double and one single plus an antique baby bed.
Complete privacy and kitchen facilities or breakfast can be provided. Available
for Victorian tea parties, bridal and baby showers or that perfect romantic get away.
ICE HOUSE THEATRE-A DINNER PLAYHOUSE 386
103 W. Francis Street
St. Joseph, MO
Toll Free 877-253-8075 or 816-233-0676
SEASON: Call for an upcoming schedule of performances and show times.
Located in a renovated 1890's boiler room, the dinner playhouse has a unique
setting which provides a charming atmosphere for an entertaining
evening complete with delicious food and hilarious comedies. Call for an
upcoming schedule of performances and show times.
JESSE JAMES HOME MUSEUM 387
12th and Penn
St. Joseph, MO
816-232-8206
ADMISSION: Adults $2
HOURS: (June, July, August) Seniors $1.50, under 18 $1.50
Mon-Sat ,10am-5pm; Sun, 1pm-5pm
(Sept.-May) Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm; Sun, 1pm-4pm
Outlaw Jesse James was shot and killed in this house on April 3, 1882, by
fellow gang member Bob Ford. Jesse was living here with his wife and
children. Exhibits include artifacts from Jesse's grave when he was exhumed in 1995
for DNA tests. The results showed a 99.7 percent certainty that it was Jesse
James who was shot in St. Joseph in 1882.
KNEA-VON BLACK ARCHIVES 388
1901 Messame
St. Joseph, MO
816-233-6211
ADMISSION: Adults $1
HOURS: By appointment Students .50 , under 6 free
Visitors will travel through a simulated underground railroad to a room
devoted solely to national black leaders and pioneers such as George
Washington Carver and Martin Luther King, Jr. Another room depicts famous black
St. Joseph residents. The museum is open to the public.
MISSOURI THEATER 389
717 Edmond
St. Joseph, MO
816-271-4628
ADMISSION: Adults $1
HOURS: By appointment 12 and under free
Tour the Missouri Theater, a completely renovated 1926 movie palace
which serves as a regional center for the arts. The theater, which seats 1,200,
is decorated in a pre-Persian motif with bas-relief on its exterior. Intricate
details within the theater make it one of the most interesting architectural gems in
St. Joseph. Even more fascinating though, is the fact that most of the
interior molding and design was created by a nineteen-year old man.
MISSOURI VALLEY TRUST BUILDING 390
4th and Felix
St. Joseph, MO
816-233-9192
ADMISSION: Adults $2
HOURS: Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm
The rich history of St. Joseph is entwined within this 1859 building.
Steamboat captains, over-land freighters, Confederate and Union soldiers have all
conducted business here. Pony Express riders, French fur traders and gold
miners of Pikes Peak and Virginia City, Montana, have warmed themselves by the
old fireplace before starting across the plains. Tour the "bank" as it was with,
its
ornate carved oak woodwork, stained glass windows, cast iron pillars,
tellers' cages and a vault reinforced with railroad rails. Local legend has it that
Jesse James cased the bank shortly before he was gunned down in April 1882.
James was recognized as the man who had recently called on the bank to change
a $100 bill, perhaps his calling card in advance of another daring daylight robbery.
NATIONAL MILITARY HERITAGE MUSEUM 391
701 Messanie
St. Joseph, MO
816-233-4321
ADMISSION: Adults $2
HOURS: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm Students .50
Sat, 9 am-1pm
The Museum proudly preserves the Heritage of the men and women
who served in the United States Armed Forces and on the home-front.
Exhibits depict the history of military service - abroad and at home - during war
and between wars. The Museum serves as a tribute to all branches of
the Armed Forces from 1800 to present. The buildings architectural dates back
to 1890 and was designed by Harvey Ellis.
NORTHWEST MISSOURI GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY LIBRARY 392
412 Felix
St. Joseph, MO
816-233-0524
HOURS: Tues, 2pm-8 pm; Wed-Fri, 10am-3pm
lst and 3rd Saturday, Noon-4pm
A library housing public records is available for genealogical and
historical research through the Northwest Missouri Genealogical Society.
PATEE HOUSE MUSEUM NATIONAL LANDMARK 393
12th and Penn,
St. Joseph, MO
816-232-8206
ADMISSION: Adults $3
HOURS: (April-October) Seniors $2.50; 18 & under $1.50
Mon-Sat ,10am-5pm; Sun, 1pm-5pm
(November, January-March) Weekends only
This National Historic Landmark was a pioneer hotel and headquarters for
the Pony Express in 1860. Visit the "Streets of Old St. Jo," enjoy western art,
antique toys, telephones and cars.
PONY EXPRESS OPRY 394
210 N. Fourth Street
St. Joseph, MO
816-232-0955
ADMISSION: $10
SHOW HOURS: Tue-Sat, 2pm and 7:30pm under 12 $5, under 5 free
In historic downtown, near the riverfront in the beautifully restored
1880s wholesale warehouse, is the Pony Express Opry, Missouri's foremost
country music show. Enjoy a home-cooked buffet meal, then explore the gift shop
on your way into the theatre. Sit back and let Larry King and the Goldrush
Bank bring back memories of yesterday with their outstanding "Legends of
Country Music Show.
PONY EXPRESS MUSEUM 395
St. Joseph, MO
816-279-5059 or 800-530-5930
ADMISSION: Adults $3
HOURS: (June-Sept) Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm; Seniors $2.50, students $1.50
Sun, 1pm-5pm under 6 free
(Oct-May) Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm; Sun, 1pm-5pm
On April 3, 1860, a lone rider on horseback left from in front of one of
the nation's most historic landmarks the Pony Express stables in St.
Joseph, Missouri. The leather saddlebags he carried were destined for
Sacramento, California, nearly 2,000 miles away. Experience the 21, exciting, state-of-the-
art exhibits conveying the dramatic story and legacy of the Pony Express.
ROBIDOUX RESIDENT THEATRE 396
118 S. 8th Street
St Joseph, MO
816-279-5059
ADMISSION: $5-$7
HOURS: Year-round
Community Theater group presenting a 4 play season at the Historic
Missouri Theater.
ROBIDOUX ROW MUSEUM 397
3rd and Poulin
St. Joseph, MO
816-232-5861
ADMISSION: Adults $2
HOURS: (May-Sept) Tues-Fri, 10am-4pm Students .50; under 12 free Sat-Sun, 1pm-4pm
(Oct-April) Tues-Fri, Noon-4pm; Sat ,1pm-4pm; Closed Mondays and holidays.
A series of connected houses built in the late 1840's by city founder
Joseph Robidoux. Includes restoration of Robidoux's personal quarters, furnished
with some of his own belongings.
SCHUSTER MANSION 398
703 Hall,
St. Joseph, MO
816-233-6017
ADMISSION: Adults
$5 TOURS: By appointment
This Grand Italianate Victorian mansion at the center of the Hall Street
Historic District was designed as the ultimate statement of success by one of
St. Joseph's wealthiest residents. Original fixtures and paintings and
period furnishings allow visitors to glimpse the beauty of the home as it was in the
late 1880s. Elegant and graceful, the spacious rooms are a wonderful setting
for tours, meetings, weddings and receptions, and that special bed and
breakfast retreat.
SHAKESPEARE CHATEAU BED & BREAKFAST 399
809 Hall
St. Joseph, MO
816-232-2667 or 888-414-4944
ADMISSION: $5
TOURS: By appointment
With one of the largest collections of stained glass in a private home,
this beautiful Queen Anne mansion features heavily carved woodwork in
cherry, mahogany and walnut. A unique bronze bust of William Shakespeare
has greeted guests for more than 100 years. Recently a decorator showcase
home, the Chateau has been featured in "Midwest Living" and other publications.
Now a bed and breakfast with several luxurious guest rooms, the Chateau
is
available for tours, weddings and private parties. Photos available at
www.shakespearechateau.com
SOCIETY OF MEMORIES DOLL MUSEUM 400
1115 S. 12th Street
St. Joseph, MO
816-233-1420 or (364-6165 for tours)
ADMISSION: Adults $2
HOURS: (May-August) Thurs-Sat, Noon-4pm Seniors $1.50; children
(April, September-December) Weekends, Noon-4pm (5-12) .75
Over 600 dolls ranging from 1840's "covered wagon dolls" to
present-day Barbie's in settings from school rooms to tea parties and
Cabbage Patch Kids.
SPIRIT OF ST. JOSEPH, THE 401
Riverfront Park St.
St. Joseph, MO
816-233-0676 or Toll Free 877-253-8075
TICKETS: Varies
HOURS:
Travel the Missouri River on an old fashioned paddle wheeler reminiscent of
the 1800's. Sightseeing, dinner and lunch cruises available.
ST. JO FRONTIER CASINO 402
Exit 6A Hwy. 229 (I-229 Highland Avenue exit)
St. Joseph, MO
816-279-7577
800-888-2946
HOURS: Boarding Times: Mon-Thurs, 8am-Midnight;
Fri and Sat, 8am-2am; Sun, 8am -Midnight
Enjoy authentic riverboat gaming at its best. This casino features,
Blackjack, Craps, Caribbean Stud Poker, Video Poker, Roulette and Slot
Machines. Experience the friendly atmosphere, a trademark of the St. Jo Frontier
Casino! Must be 21 to board.
ST. JOSEPH FIRE MUSEUM 403
11th and Penn
St. Joseph, MO
816-232-1355
ADMISSION: Adults $2
HOURS: Mon-Sat ,10am-5pm; Seniors $1.50, Under 10 Free
Sun and Holidays, 1pm-5pm
Closed Thanksgiving, Dec 24-25
Located in Old Station #5, the fire museum houses a collection of
memorabilia from the mid-1860's to present day. Learn about the early days of the
rival Blacksnake and Waterwitch firefighters who were more interested in
fighting each other at the scene than fighting fires. Antique fire trucks and toys,
photographs, a restored firehouse bunkroom, fire-pole, and a 1952
American LaFrance pumper are featured.
ST. JOSEPH MUSEUM 404
1100 Charles
St. Joseph, MO
816-232-8471
ADMISSION: Adults $2
HOURS: Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm; Students (7-18) $1; 6 & under Free
Sun and Holidays 1pm-5pm
Closed Thanksgiving, Dec 24-25
The St. Joseph Museum is housed in an 1879 Gothic mansion. An
internationally famous Native American collection, St. Joseph history
and Midwest natural history are featured exhibits.
TOOTLE-BAILY MANSION 405
802 Hall
St. Joseph, MO
816-364-4072
ADMISSION: $5
HOURS: By appointment
One of the finest examples of French Chateauesque and Romanesque
architectural style in the Midwest. The three-story red brick home has a large round
tower and conical roof, twenty-two rooms beautifully detailed in mahogany,
cherry and oak. A bed and breakfast, the mansion is also available for
weddings, receptions, special events and more.
TWIN SPIRES RELIGIOUS HISTORY MUSEUM 406
501 South 10th,
St. Joseph, MO
816-233-9788
ADMISSION: Adults $2
TOURS: Sunday, Noon-4pm; or by appointment
One of the finest examples of St. Joseph's architecture is the acclaimed
former Immaculate Conception Church. The twin-spired building contains
breathtaking stained lass windows from Innsbruck, Austria. Special exhibits year-round.
SAVANNAH
ANDREW COUNTY MUSEUM 407
202 E. Duncan Drive
Savannah, MO
816-324-4720
ADMISSION: Free
HOURS: Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm; Sun, 1pm-4pm
Exhibits on Andrew County's rich historical past including antique cars, military
displays, and the nation's largest collection of Kewpie dolls on public display.
An 1844 log cabin and agriculture building displaying antique farm machinery
await your visit.
SAVANNAH SPEEDWAY 408
Savannah, MO
816-324-4135
Friday Racing
1/4 mi Dirt High Banked Oval Track
Racing begins at 7pm. Sprints, IMCA Mods, Street Stocks, Mod-Streets
- Directions: I-29 Exit 53. North on Business US 71. Located at the
Andrew County Fairgrounds
SEDALIA
BOTHWELL LODGE 409
North Highway 65
Sedalia, MO
660-827-0510
ADMISSION: Adults $2
HOURS: (April-Oct) Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm Children $1.25 under 6 free
Sun, Noon-5pm
(Nov-March) Mon-Thurs, 7 days prior notice
Fri-Sat, 10am-4pm; Sun Noon-5pm
Sitting high atop Stonyridge Farm on north Highway 65 is the massive,
stone Bothwell Lodge, built between 1897 and 1928 by one of Sedalia's
greatest benefactors, John Homer Bothwell. The state park surrounding the Lodge
is open daily from 8 am to sunset and features picnic areas, a hiking trail,
playground and recreational equipment.
MISSOURI STATE FAIR 410
2503 W. 16th St.
Sedalia, MO
800-422-FAIR
ADMISSION: Adult $4
HOURS: (August) Gates open, 7:30am-10pm 12 and younger Free
Exhibits 9am-9pm;
Midway weekdays, Noon-1am
Saturday & Sunday, 11am-1am
Livestock Exhibits, Truck & Tractor Pull, State Finals Rodeo, Auto
Races, Demolition Derby, and a lot more. All the things you expect at a great fair.
SCOTT JOPLIN ARCHIVES (MAPLE LEAF ROOM) 411
3201 West 16th
Sedalia, MO
ADMISSION: Free
HOURS: Call for hours
To learn more about Joplin and his life, visit the Scott Joplin Archives, located
in the State Fair Community College Library. The Maple Leaf Room
features hundreds of ragtime treasures, including photos, sheet music, tapes,
scrapbooks, letters, and even the bar from the original Maple Leaf Club on
Main Street
PETTIS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM 412
415 South Ohio
Sedalia, MO
HOURS: Year-round
STATE FAIR MOTOR SPEEDWAY 413
Fairgrounds
Sedalia, MO
660-826-1600 or 1-800-499-RACE
Friday Racing: April-August
The Fairgrounds feature auto racing at the State Fair Motor Speedway, one
of the few remaining one mile and half mile dirt tracks in the country.
Excellent track conditions draw national, regional and local drivers who give it their
all every Friday night. The Speedway offers a weekly show featuring
sprints, Modified and Late models.
http://www.sedalia-racing.com
TIGHTWAD
TRUMAN LAKE OPRY 414
Hwy 7
Tightwad, MO
660-477-3432
ADMISSION: $ Varies
HOURS: Apr-Dec, Saturday
Saturday night shows feature special guests. Country, gospel music. Call
about special shows.
TRENTON
GRUNDY COUNTY-JEWETT NORRIS LIBRARY 415
Crowder & Main
Trenton, MO
660-359-3577
ADMISSION: Free
HOURS: Year-around
Original library building in 1890 Richardson style is known, for
architecture, suspended staircase; on National Register, Genealogical historical research.
GRUNDY COUNTY MUSEUM 416
Trenton, MO
660-359-6393
HOURS: May-Oct ADMISSION: $1
Three floors-farm, railroad, church, doctors furniture etc. Restored
country school and Rock Island Caboose.
TUSCUMBIA
MILLER COUNTY MUSEUM 417
West Hwy 52
Tuscumbia, MO
HOURS: (June-Sept) Mon, Wed, and Fri, 10am-4pm
The museum is in the old Anchor Mill building. As a folk like museum it
provides an authentic vision of the central Missouri society, its Indian heritage, the
early home accessories, machines, crafts, schools, churches and agriculture that
were unique to Miller County history.
VERSAILLES
MORGAN COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM 418
210 N. Monroe Street
Versailles, MO
573-378-5556 or 573-378-4401
ADMISSION: Adults $1
HOURS: May 30-Sept 9, Noon-4pm
The Martin Hotel has been a landmark in the community for over 100 years.
Twenty-eight rooms of the hotel are uniquely decorated in different
themes, including a chapel room, weaving room, barber shop room, school room, and
the Miss Lucy room, in honor of the last surviving member of the Martin family.
JACOB'S CAVE 419
23114 Hwy TT
Versailles. MO
573-378-4374
ADMISSION CHARGED
Jacob's Cave is famous for its depth illusion, reflective pools, ceiling
sponge-work, prehistoric bones (Mastodon, bear, and Peccary), and the world's
largest Geode. On the mile long tour, you will see every type of cave formation
imaginable, from millions of "soda straws," massive stalactites and columns, to
delicate helectites. Evidence of six ice ages and three earthquakes can be seen.
WARSAW
BENTON COUNTY MUSEUM 420
Benton Street
Warsaw, MO
ADMISSION CHARGED
HOURS: Memorial Day to Labor Day
Tues-Sun, 1pm-5pm
Every room is this old school house is filled with hundreds of often finely
crafted and unique items of historic significance, telling the story of bygone times.
Many of those relics have been part of the lives of the working people of this area.
J & S OLD WESTERN MUSEUM 421
Hwy 65 (between Lincoln & Warsaw)
Warsaw, MO
660-438-2631
ADMISSION: Free
HOURS: Mon-Sat, 9am-4:30pm; Sun, 1pm-3pm
An old western museum located behind 18OO's jail cells. Many antique
saddles displayed including one ridden by Tom Mix. Also, lots of other antique
saddles and old cowboy memorabilia.
LOST VALLEY HATCHERY & VISITORS CENTER 422
East of Highway 65 on County Road 620 just Northeast of Warsaw
Warsaw, MO
660-438-4465
ADMISSION: Free
VISITOR CENTER: April - Memorial Day Sunday - Saturday 9 am - 4 pm
Memorial Day - Labor Day Sunday - Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Labor Day - Sept 30 Sunday - Saturday 9 am - 4 pm
Oct 1 - March 15 Tuesday - Saturday 9 am - 4 pm
The center includes a 12,000 gallon aquarium which is home to several species of Missouri fishes.
Fishing for youth 15 years of age and under is allowed in a pond on site during Visitor Center hours. Tackle and bait
are available at the Visitor Center; there is no charge for fishing or the use of equipment or bait. Fish species being
raised at the Lost Valley hatchery include Walleye, Muskellunge, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Striped and
Hybrid Striped Bass, Bluegill, and Hybrid Sunfish.
HARRY S TRUMAN VISITORS CENTER 423
1 mile West of Hwy 65 (North of Warsaw)
Warsaw, MO
Truman Visitor Center
Have you ever wanted to stand in the middle of a paleontological dig, peer at the
handiwork of a 10,500 year-old-man, compare your teeth and bones to those
of animals that lived in this area 40,000 years ago? Maybe you just want to
get away from the fast pace of modern life and reflect on nature's beauty
while viewing one of Missouri's largest lakes and surrounding Ozark hills from
a spectacular vantage point. You can do all these things and more at the Harry
S Truman Visitor Center located just a mile west of U.S. 65 Highway and north
of Warsaw, Missouri.
WESTON
WESTON
Exit 20 West off I-29
Weston, MO
816-640-2909 or 1-888-635-7457
The Platte Purchase in 1837 opened 2 million acres of Indian land for
white settlers and in the same year Weston was platted. By 1853 Weston had
a population of 5,000 and steamboats jammed the river. It was the second
largest port in Missouri. Today, the oldest existing town in the "Platte Purchase" has
the greatest concentration of original, pre-Civil War homes and shops in the
United States. This 1837 Missouri River Town attracts thousands of tourists each
year, offering 8 antique shops - 4 Bed and breakfasts - 92 certified historic sites -
5 restaurants - the only tobacco auction market west of the Mississippi River -
3
Museums - 6 pre-Civil War churches - tea room - 7 specialty shops - ice
cream parlor - gift shops - 1 winery and 1528 Westonians who will welcome your visit!
http://www.ci.weston.mo.us/index.html
BUFFALO BILL CODY VACATION HOME 424
528 Main, Weston, MO
View from outside. Not open to the public.
HERBERT BONNELL MUSEUM 425
North 6 Miles on Hwy P from Hwy 45 or
532-3466 Weston, MO
816-386-5587
ADMISSION: Free
HOURS: May-October
Saturday-Sunday, 1pm-5pm
Appointments can be made for weekdays
The farm that the Bonnell family settled in 1874, is now open to the public at
no charge. Displayed in the house are the many items needed to run a
household and farm during the late 1800's. Outbuildings contain many rare objects
and tools from a time when the farm was nearly self-supporting.
HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH (c:1842) 426
500 Market Street
Weston, MO
1842 - Holy Trinity - 1912
Catholicism came to Platte County by way of the Jesuit Kickapoo Indian
Mission, registered March 14, 1841. The Weston, Platte County Parish was founded
in 1842. Members cut the trees, hewed the timbers and fired the bricks for
the original church. The first Pastor, Father Francis Rutkowski, a former
Polish Count, solicited gifts from European royalty to furnish the church. The
present church was dedicated October 26, 1912. Mass : Sat, 5pm Sun, 8am & 10:30am.
PIRTLE'S WESTON VINEYARDS WINERY 427
502 Spring Street
Weston, MO
816-640-5728
ADMISSION: Free
HOURS: Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm
Sunday, Noon-6pm
The winery operates from a historic old church built in 1867. From French
hybrid grapes, Pirtles produce a delightful variety of fine wines, and is one of a
few vintners to produce the delicious ancient Mead wine made from a honey recipe.
Visitors can sample the wines and walk among the vineyards near the building.
PRICE-LOYLES HOUSE MUSEUM 1857 428
718 Spring Street
Weston, MO
816-640-2383
ADMISSION: $4
HOURS: Saturday, 10am-5pm
Groups 10 or more by appointment
A visit to Price-Loyles House in Weston is like cutting through the strata
of American History from the time of the American revolution to the present day.
It provides an intimate study of a family descended from one of Americas
great heroes, Daniel Boone.
SNOW CREEK SKI LODGE 429
5 Miles N. of Weston on Highway 45
Weston , MO
816-640-2200
SEASON: MId December-Mid March
HOURS: Mon-Fri, 1pm-10pm
Sat-Sun, 9am-10pm
Eleven exciting slopes, two beginner runs, Midnight Madness parties and
many other programs designed for all skiers from beginners thru experts.
Snow Creek is equipped with snow-making equipment. A day lodge offers
cafeteria-style dinning, ski rental shop and a bar and lounge. The slopes are
equipped with lights so night skiing is offered.
WESTON BEND STATE PARK 430
16600 N. Hwy. 45
Weston, MO
816-640-5443
HOURS: April-October, 7am-10pm;
Nov-March, 7am-9pm
Scattered picnic sites, open picnic shelter, enclosed shelter. playground
and camping.
WESTON HISTORICAL MUSEUM 431
601 Main
Weston, MO
816-386-2977
ADMISSION: Free
HOURS: Tuesday-Saturday, 1pm-4pm
Sunday, 1:30-5pm - Closed Mondays,
Holidays and from Mid December to Mid March
Exhibits feature displays depicting life in Platte County from Prehistoric
days through World War II, including household items, tools, glassware and
china, furniture, historic documents and everyday items of the past.
WESTON RED BARN FARM 432
16300 Wilkerson Rd.
Weston, MO
816-386-5437
Hours: Open daily, Early Spring-Late Fall
Tours & Events: By Reservation April-November
Scenic old farmstead, live animals, farm store and country Christmas store.
Pick your own crops on seasonal basis and enjoy authentic country hayrides and
fall pumpkin festival. Educational tours available. Appropriate for all ages. Call
for hours and seasons. 3 miles east of Weston on Hwy. 273.
WHEATLAND
WHEATLAND PIONEER VILLAGE TOWN SQUARE 433
Wheatland, MO
417-282-6970 or 282-6108
HOURS: April-September ADMISSION: Free
Eleven authentic log buildings from Hickory County: two-story home,
relay station, barber shop, stables.
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