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April 27 - May 3, 2012 South County Times 9

Spring is here and the days are getting

longer the perfect time to load up the fam-

ily and experience some of the sights Mis-

souri and Illinois have to offer just a short

drive from St. Louis.

Kimmswick

Just 25 miles south of St. Louis down

I-55, is the historic village of Kimmswick,

founded in 1850 along the mighty Missis-

sippi River. The small town features quaint

craft and specialty stores; restaurants, such

as the popular Blue Owl Restaurant; and a

variety of family-friendly events.

An annual favorite event is the Straw-

berry Festival on Sunday, June 2 and 3 with,of course, strawberries, music, arts & crafts,

carriage rides, petting zoo and more.

On June 17 treat Dad to the annual Car

Show. For more information on Kimmswick,

visit www.gokimmswick.com.

Washington

Less than an hours drive from St. Louis

on Highway 100 west from I-44 is Washing-

ton, billed as the Heart of Wine Country.

Visit the historic river town, founded in 1833,

for shopping, dining or sightseeing.

Discover Washington during its 31st An-

nual Art Fair and Winefest on May 18-20. It

will feature continuous entertainment, over

60 Missouri wines, over 40 Midwestern art-

ists and more. Hours of the wine tasting are

Friday, May 18, 5 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, May

19, noon to 10 p.m. and Sunday, May 20,

noon to 6 p.m. Admission to the art fair is

free; tickets to taste wine are $15 in advance;

$20 at the door. Visit www.downtownwash-mo.org for details.

Cuba/Steelville

Enjoy the great outdoors without spend-

ing hours on the road. Cuba and Steelville

are situated in some of the most popular rec-

reation areas in the state.

Cuba is west of St. Louis along I-44,

about halfway between Eureka and Rolla.

The Meramec River cuts a path between

Cuba and neighboring Steelville, so canoe-

ing and kayaking are a draw in spring and

summer.

Steelville is situated on three rivers: the

Meramec, the Huzzah and the Courtois.

These provide lots of fun on the water, from

shing to oating.

For area information, visit www.cubamo-

chamber.com and www.steelville.com.

Fall In Love With Missouris

River Towns & Scenic Beauty

The beauty of the countryside can be enjoyed while traveling along Missouris roads.

photo by Diana Linsley

Visit southcountytimes.com for an interactive map of these locations.

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Fourth Thursday: AprilSeptemberSunset on the Riverfront

Rennick Riverfront ParkLive music on the beautiful Missouri

River. Great food and drink.Free admission.

Second Thursday: MaySeptember

Music at the MarketFarmers Market - Main Street

Enjoy music, great food, drink andfriends. Free admission.

August 15 Town & Country FairWashington Fairgrounds.The third largest fair in

Missouri featuring big nameentertainers, motor sport

events, home economics, finearts, midway rides, and live-

stock exhibits. Fun for all ages.One price for all entertainment.September 21 Chili Cook-off

Main Street. This popular event kicksoff the Fall Festival of Arts and Crafts

weekend.September 2223

Fall Festival of Arts & CraftsMain Street. Arts and crafts booths,

enjoy a bite to eat, live entertainment.

Special area just for kids.

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2nd Fridays

5/11, 6/8, 7/13, 8/11Shops & Restaurants open til 8 p.m.

Mother Daughter Day -May 5Lunch at Blue Owl, Shopping Passport, Teaparty at Anheuser Estate

Mother's Day WeekendMay 12 & 13Treat Mom to a Relaxing Dayof Shopping and Dining

Girlfriend's DayMay 19 & June 9

Lunch at Blue Owl, Shopping Passport andTea Party at Anheuser Estate

Strawberry Festival -June 2 & 3 Artisans, Food Vendors, Crafts,

Fun for the Entire Family

Anheuser Thursdays Lunch & Dessert at Blue Owl, Shopping

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Arcadia Valley

Families can escape to natures wonders

with day tr ips in and around Arcadia Valley

and the Black River Recreation Area of Mis-

souri. These areas in the Ozarks of South-

east Missouri include such towns as Lester-

ville, Farmington, Black, Ironton, Arcadia

and Pilot Knob.Take in unique sightseeing opportunities

at Johnsons Shut-ins State Park in Middle-

brook, which beckons outdoor enthusiasts to

splash in natures water park, or at Elephant

Rocks State Park with its giant granite rocks

standing end-to-end like a train of circus

elephants. Trails at Taum Sauk Mountain

State Park take hikers to the highest point in

the state to the tallest waterfall. For details on

state parks, visit www.mostateparks.com.

The Black River is also a popular destina-

tion to oaters. Outtters can provide all the

equipment needed to experience the river.

Camping and other lodging accommoda-

tions can also be found along the river.

The towns of Pilot Knob, Ironton and

Arcadia are rich in Missouri Civil War his-tory. Fort Davidson State Historic Site serves

as a memorial to those who lost their lives

on the battleeld. A self-guided driving tour

around Arcadia Valley directs visitors to sig-

nicant points on the battleelds. Maps for

the tour are available at the historic site.

Arcadia Valley is also the place for live

music from bluegrass to 1960s-era classics,

with venues such as Bobby Powells Arcadia

Valley Jamboree in Ironton. On May 18-20,

the Arcadia Valley Mountain Music Festival

will be held on Main Street in Ironton. For

more details, visit www.arcadiavalley.biz.

Perry County

Venture south along I-55 to Perry

County to discover villages settled in the

1800s and exquisite natural wonders along

the Mississippi. Perry County includes

Perryville, Frohna, Altenburg, Brazeau

and Farrar.Tower Rock Natural Area, featuring the

Tower Rock national landmark, boasts a

10-mile hiking trail along the 90-foot-high

rock that stands in the Mississippi River.

Upcoming events in Perry County in-

clude MayFest Back To The 80s on

May 11-12 which kicks off with a parade

on Friday evening. Saturdays events in-

clude a craft fair, live entertainment, bed

races, car and bike show, plus a carnival.

For details, visit www.perryvillemo.com.

After a long day, relax at Willow House

Bed Breakfast, Perryvilles rst bed and

breakfast. Eggers & Company General

Store-Bed and Breakfast, in Farrar is listed

in the National Register of Historic places.

and has been restored by owners Ellen andSteve Frye of Webster Groves.

The Saxon Lutheran Memorial in

Frohna, an outdoor history museum set in

a log cabin village, highlights the pioneer-

ing spirit of the early Lutheran immigrants

from Germany who settled Perry County.

On Saturday, June 30, beginning at 10

a.m., Saxon will hold its Second Annual

Bluegrass Music Fest with a lineup of well-

known musicians and artists. For details,

visit www.saxonlutheranmemorial.com.

Gray Summit

Near I-44 at Gray Summit is Purina

Farms, situated on over 300 acres of rollinghills. Youngsters can play in the hayloft, milk

a cow, take a wagon ride, plus see everyday

pets such as dog and cats.

A new Purina Event Center hosts a va-

riety of canine and feline events from con-

formation shows to performance events like

obedience, agility, rally and yball. This

gives visitors a chance to see some of the

most prestigious dog and cat shows in the

country year-round.

Except when noted, all dog shows and

events are free and open to the public. Spec-

tators can sit ring-side or watch all the ac-

tion from bleachers and grassy hillsides for

outdoor events. For more details, visit www.

purinafarms.com.

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Horse-drawn buggies are nearly as com-

mon as automobiles on the roads of Central

Illinois. Since 1865, when three Pennsylva-

nia Mennonite families rst settled in the

area, it has become known simply as Amish

Country.

Located north of Efngham, off In-

terstate 57, the communities of Arthur,Arcola, Tuscola and Sullivan are home to

about 4,500 conservative, rural Amish who

strive to be not conformed to this world.

Their presence, combined with their more

progressive English neighbors, creates an

intriguing cultural blend of the old and the

new. The two factions are respectful of one

anothers differences and together have cre-

ated a haven for tourism.

The Amish inuence means, among

other things, that the vibrant central shop-

ping district in downtown Arthur hasnt

been decimated by big-box retailers. The

tidy town is chock-full of Amish-owned or

operated shops selling handcrafted clothes,

custom cabinetry, home furnishings and

unique gifts.Arthur also doesnt have any chain res-

taurants. Instead, locally-owned eateries

serve lovingly prepared comfort food.

Arthur hosts several annual festivals and

ongoing events, such as the Downtown Ar-

thur Market, held the third Saturday of ev-

ery month with an array of crafts and an-

tiques. The Gunny Sack Revue, a bluegrass

jam session, is a weekly favorite on Wednes-

days at 7 p.m.

On the third Saturday of each month,

8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., 10 to 20 crafters, some

antiques and bakers, gather in downtown

Arthur to display and sell their wares.

On Saturday, June 2, come out and enjoy

the annual Strawberry Jam Festival, which

features live music, strawberry treats of ev-ery kind, crafts, games and more.

Events are scheduled throughout the

summer, such as the Annual Moultrie-

Douglas County Fair, July 8 to 14. For acomplete schedule of activities, visit www.

illinoisamishcountry.com.

On the Saturday closest before July 4, Ar-

thur plays host to about 30,000 who come

out for the Freedom Celebration, which fea-

tures reworks, craft shows, parades, food

and more.

While Arthur is considered the heart

of Amish Country, the Amish Interpretive

Center in neighboring Arcola offers an in-

depth introduction to the Old Order life-

style. The museum has activities for young

and old, and arranges tours of Amish homes

and farms. Visitors may also stay for a fam-

ily-style meal. More information is available

at www.amishcenter.com or by calling 888-

452-6474. Most Amish-owned businessesare closed on Sundays.

For those in the market for Amish furni-

ture, Arcola has plenty of options at its vari-

ous Amish furniture dealers.Arcola is also the boyhood home of

Johnny Gruelle, the creator of Raggedy Ann

and Andy, and for being the broom corn (a

type of sorghum) capital of the world. These

distinctions are honored with annual events.

The Raggedy Ann & Andy Friendship

Gathering will be held June 1 and 2. The

weekend after Labor Day, Arcola celebrates

its heritage with the Broom Corn Festival.

For information, visit www.arcolaillinois.org.

On June 20-24, the annual Pop the

Top Festival featuring the Arcola Walldogs

Project will be in downtown Arcola. Watch

as the Walldogs mural artists transform 14

walls in Arcola. Also featured will be an art

auction, Pop the Top Beach Party, 5K race,

childrens activities and more.

Other small towns in the area offer their

own charms. Sullivan marks the west edge of

the areas Amish settlement and is the county

seat of Moultrie County. It is home to The

Little Theatre on the Square, the only Equity

theatre between Chicago and St. Louis,

which has been bringing Broadway-quality

entertainment to Central Illinois since 1957.Its summer season kicks off June 6-17 with

Grease. For details, call 217-728-7375 or

visit www.thelittletheatre.org.

The town of Monticello boasts the Mon-

ticello Railway Museum where visitors can

take a train ride and see a railway car dis-

play that includes a Pullman and post ofce

car. The museum is open Saturdays and

Sundays, May through October. In Monti-

cello, also check out Courthouse Square, the

historic districts and explore Allerton Park

and its formal gardens lled with museum-

quality sculptures and step back in time in

the 1,500 acre English estate and mansion

which now serves as a retreat center.

Drive-in movie theaters are a thing of

the past in St. Louis, but one remains alongHistoric Rte. 66 in Illinois in Litcheld. Sky

View Drive-In began operating in the spring

of 1950. It is open for the season on Friday,

Saturday and Sunday evenings. For movie

listings and times, call 217-324-4451 or visit

www.litcheldskyview.com.

Outdoor recreational activities can also

be found in Central Illinois.

Near Sullivan, about 25 miles west of I-57,

is beautiful Lake Shelbyville, an Army Corps

of Illinois lake featuring 200 miles of shore-

line, camping, boating, hiking and more.

Surrounding the nearby Kaskaskia River,

a tributary of the Mississippi, is a 20,000-

acre wildlife area that is also ideal for out-

door activities. Visit www.dnr.state.il.us for

more information.

Experience The Charms Of Illinois Amish Country

Horse-drawn carriages are a common sight throughout Illinois Amish country.




The Arcola Walldogs ProjectWhere the walls of Arcola, Illinois Historic Downtown Buildings will Come to Lif e!

Jun 20-24, 2012Watch the Walldogs transform 14 walls in Arcola!

Meet and Greet the ArtistsWalldog Art Auction at Kaskaskia Country Club

Pop the Top Beach Party 5K RaceChildrens Activities Pet Parade Fireworks

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The Wood Loft

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Custom Arthur Amish Crafted Furniture

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Dining Tables

Game Tables

Chairs

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OfcesBed Rooms

Gun Cabinets

Oak, Cherry

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Hickory, or

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www.IllinoisAmishCountry.comfor additional up to the minute details.

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1-800-722-6474

Take I-70 East to Engham, then take I-57 North to Exit 203

Arcola, and then le (West) on State Route 133 nine miles to Arthur

...the Heart of Illinois Amish Country

What happens in Amish Country usually doesnt stay in Amish Country...

ILLInoIs AmIsh CountryArthur & Illinois Amish Country make an easy & fun day trip... just a couple of hours away!

Youll be telling your friends about the fun you had in Arthur...

Youll be telling your friends about the Shopping in Amish Country!

Plan a visit to Amish Country to experience a unique lifestyle. The pace of life around Ar-

thur is dominated by the more than 4000 Amish that live in the rural settings around Arthur. Horse

drawn buggies and bicycles are the main mode of transportation. Small farms cover the country-

side. Those small homesteads are farmed in an old fashioned way with small equipment and big Bel-

gian horses. Youll see 8 horse teams pulling 4 bottom plows. Youll see hay and corn stacked in

shocks to dry, big gardens at every homestead and youll see lots of livestock - horses, dairy

cows and small animals of all kinds. A composite landscape that you wont nd anywhere else!

Plan a visit to Amish Country to have fun at Arthurs many Special Events!

From February through Christmas Arthurs calendar is lled with gatherings, shows,

festivals, benets, auctions, sales, celebrations and parades that bring folks back time

and time again. Practically every weekend has something special to do here and at

least every month brings one or two major event that attracts thousands of visitors.

Other towns wonder how we get around to doing so much, and so often. But we

keep coming up with more! A lot of different groups in Arthur work together cre-

ating fun events that appeal to a wide variety of people. It is just in our nature to get

together and have a good time doing something for the community and others.

We welcome you to join us in the fun!

Check our EVENT CALENDAR on

www.ARTHURFESTIVALS.com

Plan a visit to Amish Country for some One-Of-A-Kind Shopping. Fine wood furniture and cabinets, country gro-

cery, bakery, and butcher shops, quilt and fabric shops, orchards and fruit stands, special feeds and seeds, custom

machine and woodworking shops, home and garage builders, modern and horse-drawn farm equipment, wood

stoves and anque shops, lawn furniture and garden plants, straw hats and ne mens wear and more all bring

shoppers to Arthur and the surrounding area. Youll nd something for everyone here!

The many sidewalk benches and the unique shops in Downtown Arthur create a relaxed shopping experience!

Anques, Amish quilts, gis, fudge, cheese and baked goods, sewing noons and fabric, an old fashioned soda

fountain, ne menswear, Amish furniture, restaurants and more make browsing Downtown Arthur enjoyable!


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For a relaxing weekend, visit Missouris

wine country. Take in the history of the area

or just relax at a local winery enjoying the

picturesque scenery while sipping some of the

nations nest wines.

Augusta

Missouri has long been noted for its wines as far back as the Civil War. The small town

of Augusta boasts the rst recognized wine

district in the United States. Augusta, just

30 minutes west of St. Louis, joins Deance,

Dutzow, Washington and Hermann as the

small-town gems of Missouri Wine Country,

a scenic 50-mile swath straddling the Mis-

souri River.

Wineries along the picturesque Missouri

Weinstrasse (wine road) remain top produc-

ers, garnering critical acclaim. But they also

attract tourists, who enjoy sampling locally-

manufactured vintages, touring wineries,

strolling through historic districts and brows-

ing at boutiques, antique shops and craft

fairs.

Augustas newest winery is family-ownedNoboleis Vineyards. Enjoy lunch, wine and

rolling vineyards, while listening to live music

every Saturday and Sunday through August

(www.noboleisvineyards.com).

Hermann

Like Augusta, Hermann, nestled along the

banks of the Missouri River, is also known

for its prize-winning wineries. However, the

town, established in 1837 as a German Soci-

ety settlement, is also a magnet for history lov-

ers. Over 150 buildings in and around down-

town are on the National Register of Historic

Places.

Hermann also hosts many events through-

out the year including the Wild Card Wine

Trail May 5 and 6. Food and wine pairingswith an international air at seven stops on

the Hermann Wine Trail will showcase Mis-

souris premier native grape variety. Tickets

are $30. Advance purchase required. Call

800-932-8687 for information or visit www.

hermannwinetrail.com/wine-trail-events.

This German community celebrates its

heritage with festivals, such as Maifest held on

May 18-20. It is an old-fashioned city-wide

celebration of spring with German music and

dancing, parades and lots of family fun.

Hermanns Stone Hill Winery was thesecond largest in America before Prohibi-

tion. Since 1993, Stone Hill has received

over 3,600 awards and is ranked among the

nations most acclaimed wineries. Stone Hill

Winery has live music every Saturday and

some Sundays from May 19 to Oct. 28, 1 to 5

p.m. Call 573-486-2221 or visit www.stone-

hillwinery.com.

Defance

Deance is home to Chandler Hill Vine-

yards, which features live music on weekends

through August. For more details, call 636-

798-2675 or visit www.chandlerhillvineyards.

com.

Deance was once home to Daniel Boone,

who spent his nal years in a stately, four-story

limestone house overlooking Femme Osage

Creek. That house and over a dozen relocat-

ed and restored 19th-century buildings called

Booneseld Village are open to the public,

bringing to life the days when Missouri was

Americas frontier. For details, call 636-798-

2005 or visit www.lindenwood.edu/boone.

Dutzow

Music will ll the air at Blumenhof Win-

ery on South Highway 94 on Saturdays and

Sundays. With its architecture and ambience,

the winerys German heritage is evident. It is

located in the historic village of Dutzow, Mis-

souris oldest German settlement, which was

founded in 1832. For more details, visit www.

blumenhof.com.

New Haven

New Haven is a historic river town in the

heart of Missouri Wine Country. Located on

Highway 100 between Washington and Her-

mann, it offers a broad range of visitor-orient-

ed attractions. These include a picture-book

downtown with unique shops and a LeveeWalk overlooking the river. In the country-

side, visitors will nd wineries, antique shops,

accommodations and more. The John Colter

Memorial is across the street from the New

Haven Visitors Center and Museum at Main

and Miller streets. Colter, the famous moun-

tain man, explorer and member of the Lewis

& Clark Expedition, spent the last years of his

life not far from New Haven.

Barnhart

Down Interstate 55, 25 minutes from

downtown St. Louis, enjoy wine in the out-

door setting of Persimmon Ridge Vineyards

in Barnhart. The winery features live music

on Saturdays and Sundays 2 to 5 p.m. and is

open year round.

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Hannibal

About two hours from

St. Louis north on High-

way 61, discover the scenic

river town of Hannibal,

the childhood home of be-loved author Samuel Cle-

mens, aka Mark Twain.

The town was founded

in 1819, along the banks

of the Mississippi River.

It was there that Clemens

found the inspiration for

his books, such as The

Adventures of Tom Saw-

yer, and The Adventures

of Huckleberry Finn.

The Mark Twain Boyhood

Home and Museum offers a glimpse into the

Clemens life with its eight historic buildings,

including the Boyhood Home, a National

Historic Landmark.

As part of this years Twain on Main festi-val, the museum is sponsoring The Spirit of

Huck Finn Contest on May 26 beginning at

11 a.m. The contest is open to boys and girls,

ages 10 to 15, who feel they best represent

the spirit of Huckleberry Finn. Deadline to

register is May 23. To register and for details,

visit www.marktwainmuseum.org.

Sullivan

The city of Sullivan, known as the Gate-

way to the Ozarks, is located off Interstate

44, 68 miles southwest of St. Louis.

The area was founded in the early 1800s

by Stephen Sullivan and his wife Dorcas who

accompanied Daniel Boone on his return trip

from Kentucky to secure settlers around the

Meramec River. Upon entering the area nowknown as the Meramec State Park, Boone

said Sullivan, this is the region that I was tell-

Hannibal & Sullivan: Examples

Of Missouris History, Beautying you about. In these hills you

will nd copper, lead and game

in abundance. The town was

named in 1858 when the railroad

reached the settlement.

Discover Sullivan at the Mer-amec Community Fair on June

20 to 23. It will feature a parade,

rides, booths, pageants and more,

plus John Michael Montgomery

on Friday and Easton Corbin on

Saturday. For details, call 573-

860-2861 or visit www.meramec-

communityfair.com.Statue of Tom Sawyer & Huckle-

berry Finn in Hannibal.



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Music, Memorials,

MaiFest & More!Its MaiFest all month long at Chandler Hill with our one-of-a-kind Chambourcinsmoked rib barbecue (May 6th), fabulous Mothers Day Brunch (May 13th), and our2012 Memorial Day Celebration with Jamie Allman and Steve Elvis Davis (May 28th)!

Its why Chandler Hill has been voted Best Winery inSauce Magazine, Ladue Newsand St. Louis Magazine.

Saturda, Ma 5 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm The Rock Wranglers

Sunda, Ma 6 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm The Falling Martins

Saturda, Ma 12 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm Blue 66

Sunda, Ma 13 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm Arvell and Dawn

Saturda, Ma 19 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm Cosmic Cowbos

Sunda, Ma 20 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm Downstereo

Saturda, Ma 26 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm The Scandaleros

Sunda, Ma 27 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm Tedd Presberg

* * * Opening Da Chandler Hill Farmers Market! * * *

MUSIC AND

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Monda, Ma 28 -MEMORIAL DAywith FM News Talk 97.1s Jamie Allman and

eaturing Steve Davis as Elvis

Delectable Chambourcin

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Sunda, Ma 6th -

11:00AM to 5:00PM

Come enjoy the most succulentall o the bone ribs, slowly

smoked or hours using our ownharvested Chambourcin grape

vines!

Magnifcent Mothers Da Buet

Sunda, Ma 13th -

10:30AM to 1:00PMTreat Mom and the amily to our

sumptuous Mothers Day Buet!

Adults: $30 12 and under: $12

Under 5: Free

Reservations required!Call 636-798-2675

97.1 KFTK Memorial Da

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Monda, Ma 28th -

11:00AM to 5:00PM

$5.00 CoverJoin Jamie Allman and the

97.1 morning team at thepremier Memorial Day event

benefting our veterans!

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Something for everyone...Moultrie County, ILBethany, Dalton City, Lovington & Sullivan

Hannibal, Missouri

The stories started here*

Travel is fatal to prejudice,bigotry and narrow-mindedness, and

many of our people need itsorely on these accounts.

-Mark Twain

*Plan your Visit

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marktwainmuseum.org

120 N. Main St.573-221-9010

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.


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For a unique setting for a family getaway,

reunion or business retreat, opportunities are

just a short drive away.

Trout Lodge

YMCA Trout Lodge is located in the

heart of Mark Twain National Forest and

is situated on a 360-acre lake surrounded by5,000 acres of forest-covered hills. This year-

round, not-for-prot, family getaway and

conference center is 75 minutes south of St.

Louis between Steelville and Potosi.

With great family themes and lots of ac-

tivities from which to choose, Trout Lodge

offers affordable family fun. Check out what

the lodge has to offer by visiting www.trout-

lodge.org.

Wilderness Lodge

In Lesterville, approximately two hours

from St. Louis is Wilderness Lodge, situated

on the Black River among the St. Francis

Mountains. With cozy cabins, ne dining,

oat trips and activities, the lodge makes for

a perfect retreat for a family vacation, family

reunion, wedding, special event or businessconference or romantic getaway.

The main lodge was built in 1927 by a

wealthy sportsman as a private residence.

Most of the cabins were built in the 1970s

when the lodge became a commercial ven-

ture.

Nearby are the state parks of Johnsons

Shut-ins, Elephant Rocks and Taum Sauk

Mountain. There are 1,200 acres of trails,

plus the Bell Mountain Wilderness Area and

the Ozark Trail are nearby.

For more information, call 573-637-2295

or visit www.enjoywilderness.com.

Cedar Creek Conference Center

For that special business meeting, Cedar

Creek Conference Center in New Haven, off

Highway 100 near Washington, has been a

tradition since 1978. Cedar Creek has mod-ern meeting facilities that can be customized

to meet a businesses special needs.

And when guests are not working, they

can relax by the pool, sh on Cedar Creeks

seven-acre lake, test skills on the tennis court,

practice swing on the new nine-hole execu-

tive golf course or enjoy the simple beauty

of the Blue Bird Hiking Trail.

For more information, visit www.cedar-

creekcenter.com or call 573-237-3672.

Eureka

Among the rolling hills and limestone of

Southwest St. Louis County is Eureka off

Interstate 44. It is unique among St. Louis

County communities for its retention of a

small-town atmosphere while still providing

access to a major metropolitan area.

Also unique to the area is Winding BrookEstate, a 17-acre lavender farm. Visitors

can delight their senses among the fragrant

elds of lavender. The estate is open to the

public for harvesting of lavender bouquets

once blooming starts in late May until the

season ends in October. Stop by the Laven-

der Shoppe in the 100-year-old farmhouse

for lavender products and gifts.

For information, visit www.lavender.

windingbrookestate.com.

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OUTDOORADVENTURESAT YMCA TROUT LODGE

Located 75 miles south of St. Louis

between Steelville and Potosi, MO.

YMCA Trout Lodge has been a favorite destination for St. Louis-area family getaways for more than fty years. From archery tozip lines, arts & crafts to horseback rides, theres something forevery member of the family at Trout Lodge. Accommodations,three full meals and most activities are included in our per personrates and yes, Day Passes are available!

Not a Y Member? No worries, everyone is welcomed. Call for more information.

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