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August 29 - September 4, 2014 Webster-Kirkwood Times 7-A

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Amish Country In Illinois

Blends Past With Present

Fall brings the change

of seasons and an array ofreasons to discover Illinois

Amish Country.In the heart of Amish Country is

Arthur, Ill., which has the motto, youre

a stranger only once, located 10 miles

west of Interstate 57.

Arthur, as well as Arcola, Tuscolaand Sullivan are home to about 4,500

conservative, rural Amish who strive

to be not conformed to this world.

Since 1865, when three Pennsylvania

Mennonite families first settled in the

area, it has become known simply asAmish Country.

There, horse-drawn buggies are nearly

as common as automobiles on the roads

of Central Illinois. Their presence,combined with their more progressiveEnglish neighbors, create a haven for

tourism an intriguing cultural blend of

the old and new.

Arthurs vibrant shopping district

boasts many Amish-owned or operatedshops selling antiques, Amish quilts,

Nestled on the banks of

the Mississippi River, Quin-

cy, Ill., is a gem of a river

town steeped in history, hos-pitality, natural beauty and

known for the best architec-

ture outside of Chicago.

Summer and fall wel-come much-anticipated riverfront festi-

vals, with pit masters competing at Smokeon the River BBQ Fest, and the Great Riv-

er Grape Escape hosting 12 Illinois winer-

ies, paired with local chefs tastings. The

Quincy area itself boasts six wineries some

dating to 1857. They have partnered tocreate the Mississippi Valley Wine Trail.

Nearby Historic Washington Park,

home of the 1858 Lincoln-Douglas De-

bate, is surrounded by wine and martini

bars, micro-breweries, and fresh eateries.

The area is also home central to Midsum-mer Arts Faire and blues concerts.

To salute Quincys German roots,

Oktoberfest commandeers the streets

of the Dick Brothers Brewery in the

Calftown District.

Since Quincy has 3,664 buildings onthe National Register, the self-guided

Architectural Driving Tour is a must.

Check out the Local Fix Culinary

Guide for details on 70 restaurants, in-

cluding loose-meat sandwiches approved

by Food Networks Alton Brown, andmile-high meringue pies at Mikes Diner.

For complimentary guides, visit

seequincy.com or call 800-978-4748.

Quincy, Ill.: Gem Of A River Town

fudge, cheese, handcrafted clothes,custom cabinetry, home furnishings,fabric, Martin guitars, unique gifts and

more. Browse the country shops and

visit with shopkeepers to learn more

about their lifestyle. Most Amish-owned

businesses are closed on Sundays.At mealtime, locally-owned eateries

serve lovingly prepared comfort food

no chain restaurants in Arthur. For a

special treat, stop by Dicks Pharmacy at

118 S. Vine, an old-fashioned drugstore

with a soda fountain which servesmilk shakes, malts and homemade

drumsticks.

In addition to shopping and food

delights, Arthur hosts lots of events. Its

all about cheese at the annual AmishCountry Cheese Festival over Labor

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Metropolis, Ill., locatedat Exit 37 on Interstate 24 atthe southernmost tip of Illi-nois, is the official home ofSuperman. The town proud-ly honors its favorite son

with a 15-foot bronze statuein the middle of Superman

Square. In addition, a statue of actressNoel Neil, posed as Lois Lane, stands justtwo blocks down the street.

Metropolis is also home to Illinois firststate park Fort Massac State Park, whichoverlooks the Ohio River. The park offers

a variety of outdoor experiences, such ashiking, camping or boating and fishing.While at Fort Massac, take a historical

journey at the replica of the 1802 fort that

protected French, British and Americantroops. The fort contains barracks, blockhouses, officers quarters, stockade and afraise fence. The site also has the archaeo-logical outline of the 1757 French fort.

History will come alive at the fort onOct. 18 and 19, beginning at 10 a.m., atthe Fort Massac Encampment. See whatlife was like in the 1700s and early 1800s.The event will feature live music, food andactivities, plus historical re-enactors andskilled craftspeople who will demonstratethe skills and lifestyles of early residents.

For those who enjoy gaming, Harrahs

Metropolis Casino & Hotel might be a win-ning experience.For more information, visit www.

metropolistourism.com.

Metropolis:History & Superman

A park overlooks The Quincy Bridge whichspans the Mississippi River at Quincy, Ill.

courtesy Quincy Area CVB

Horse-drawn buggies & automobilesare a common sight along roadways

Horse-drawn buggies are common inArthur, Ill.

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ILLINOIS AMISH COUNTRYWe offer lots of reasons to visit yet this year ...

Just a couple of hours away! September and October bring

Cheese, Cornshocks, fall colors,

Pumpkins, Barbecue,

Antique Shows

and many More Activities

to Amish Country

- Arthur, IL -

Visit the Arthur Amish Country Shops.

Country grocery stores, quilt and

fabric shops, bakeries, fall produce,

orchards and fruitstands,

woodworking shops and more.

Our Country Shopsare unique opportunies to interact directly

with Amish shopkeepers and nd special treasures to take home.

Downtown Arthur shops are ready for the fall season! Anques, gis, Amish quilts, fresh

fudge, cheese and baked goods, local cras, sewing noons and fabric, Marn guitars, an old

fashioned soda fountain, Arthur Amish furniture and much more!

www.IllinoisAmishCountry.comfor event dates and addional up to the minute details.

Arthur-Amish Country Welcome Center106 E. Progress, Arthur, IL 61911

www.ArthurFesvals.com 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

Labor Day weekend Amish Country Cheese Festival - Mid September Bob Galloway Bicycle Tour

September thru October The Great Pumpkin Patch -

Early October Central Illinois Bragging Rights KCBS BBQ - Late October Haiti Benefit Auction -

Early November Gathering-On-The-Prairie Primitive Antiques Show

Mid November Amish Country Christmas Kickoff Weekend and Lighted Holiday Parade


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Day weekend. The three-day event, held

Saturday through Monday, features

a parade, food, games, crafts, kids

activities, a tractor pull, entertainment,and, of course, lots of cheese! Two,

300-pound wheels of fresh cheddar will

be sliced and served to festivalgoers. For

details, visit www.ArthurCheeseFestival.com.

On the third Saturday in September,

Arthur hosts the Bob Galloway Memorial

Bicycle Tour with over 600 biking

enthusiasts. The tour consists of a family-

friendly 10-mile loop plus 25, 50 or 100mile loops.

In October, top quality competition

barbecue teams (65 teams last year)

from the Midwest gather in Arthur to

compete for the Bragging Rights of

Central Illinois BBQ. This years contestwill be held Oct. 11 and 12. On Oct.

11, hundreds of musicians will perform

all over downtown Arthur in groups of

two to 20 at the Chet Kingery Memorial

Bluegrass Jam.For all Arthur events, visit www.

arthurfestivals.com.

Tuscola

Tuscola makes a point of working

hard to provide a community large

enough to offer world-class golf, eclecticartisan collectives, antique treasures and

name-brand shopping, yet maintains a

warm, small-town charm.

At the Tanger Outlet Center, shopperswill find a big-city shopping experiencewithout the big-city hassle. Theyll find

brand-name items at great prices from

Coach to JCrew to UnderArmor and

Chicos. On Sept. 12-14, the center will

host the annual Broomcorn Festival.Downtown Tuscola boasts specialty

shops and the Vault Arts Collective,

an eclectic collection of over 40 artists

showcasing and selling their works.

Golfers are invited to the Ironhorse

Golf Club, an 18-hole championshipcourse rated 4.5/5 stars by Golf Digest

magazine.

For accommodations, Tuscola offers

options, such as the Simple Pleasures

Bed & Breakfast and several hotels intown.

Illinois Amish Countryfrom page 8With the annual Cor-

vette Funfest at Mid Amer-ica Motorworks and Eff-

ingham Musicfest, fall is a

great time to take a drive

to Effingham, Ill.

The town, about 100

miles from St. Louis, iseasy to find. When traveling down Inter-

state 70 at Interstate 57, look for giant

gleaming white Cross at the Crossroads.

Corvette Funfest returns on Sept. 18-21 at Mid America Motorworks, locatedat 17082 N. U.S. Highway 45. This years

Funfest pays tribute to the men and wom-

en who have served and are still serving

this country. Vets and Vettes will cele-

brate Americas Armed Forces and Amer-icas sports car.

Car enthusiasts will revel in a weekend

full of events at the worlds largest Corvette

party. It will include a Fun Run Road

Tour, downtown party, expert seminars, a

charity event, Niemergs chicken dinners,Saturday night concert and more. For all

the details, visit www.corvettefunfest.com.

Mid America Motorworks is also

home to My Garage Museum. Visitors

can see rare and one-off Corvettes andair-cooled Volkswagens from the pri-

vate Yager family collection. Mike Yager

founded Mid America in 1976. The mu-

seum also boasts thousands of automo-tive collectibles and memorabilia from

cars to neon signs and gas pumps. The

free museum is open seven days a week.

On Sept. 27, Mid America Motor-

works will be the site of the Effingham

Music Fest. Headlining the festival willbe country artist Joe Nichols from 9 to 10

p.m. with country singer/songwriter Phil

Vassar from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Also perform-

ing will be Drew Baldridge and the MattPoss Band. Doors open at 3 p.m. Ticketsare $35 (bring lawn chairs or blankets) or

$115 VIP admission. For more informa-

tion, visit effinghammusicfest.com.

Effingham Is Place For Car

Enthusiasts, Music Lovers

Funfest returnsto Mid AmericaMotorworksSept. 18-21.

photo courtesyMid America

Motorworks

Monticello is home ofthe all-volunteer Monticel-lo Railway Museum. Themuseum is open Saturdaysand Sundays, May throughOctober. It also offersnumerous special eventsthroughout the year.

Railroad Days will be featured on Sept.20 and 21. Guests can ride vintage passen-ger and freight trains on the former IllinoisCentral and Illinois Terminal trackage.

Ride A Train InMonticello

Tuscola is aquaint, rural

community, yetoffers an array ofdiverse offerings

from world-classgolf to name-

brand shopping.

photo courtesy

Tuscola Tourism


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Two Indiana towns, Co-

rydon in Harrison Countyand New Harmony, are

a testament to the hid-

den treasures to be found

along interstate highways.About two hours east

of St. Louis along Interstate 64, lies theone-of-a-kind village of New Harmony.

Travel another hour- and a-half east past

the Hoosier National Forest toward Louis-

ville, Ky., to Corydon.

New Harmony

Along the banks of the Wabash River,

New Harmony was once the home of two

social experiments, During the early part

of the 19th century, the village was found-

ed as one of two attempts to establishUtopian communities by the Harmonie

Society, a group of Separatists from the

German Lutheran Church. Led by Johann

Georg Rapp, they left their first Americanhome in Pennsylvania, and established acommunity on the Indiana frontier.

These devout Germans achieved eco-

nomic success and the community be-

came recognized as the wonder of the

west. Slightly more than a decade lat-er, however, they sold the town and sur-

rounding lands to Robert Owen, a Welsh-

born industrialist and philosopher.

Owens ambition was to create a per-

fect society through free education and

the abolition of social classes and per-sonal wealth. He encouraged world-re-

nowned scientists and educators to settle

in New Harmony. With the help of his

partner, William Maclure of the Academy

of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia, thiscommunity introduced educational and

social reforms to America.

Now celebrating its bicentennial, New

Harmony has become known for its gar-

dens, sculptures, art galleries, restored his-

toric buildings and public spaces designedfor quiet contemplation and spiritual re-

newal. The town boasts 12 buildings from

the early 19th century and 20 buildings

from the mid-19th century, including a

museum, library, gallery and opera house.The annual German Festival, KUNST-

FEST, honors the towns founding fathers.

This year it will be on Sept. 20 and 21 with

music, over 150 arts and crafts booths,

German food, wagon rides, 19th-centurycraft demonstrators and more.

For overnight visits, accommodations

range from an upscale, modern inn to

historic guest houses and intimate bed

and breakfasts. Camping sites and rustic

cabins can be reserved at the nearby Har-monie State Park.

Guided tours to historic sites in New

Harmony begin at the Atheneum Visitors

Center at the west end of North Street.

Historic Corydon

Historic Corydon is a small town with

lots to see and do.Go underground at area caves. At In-

diana Caverns see prehistoric bones and

take an underground boat ride. Visit

Squire Boone Caverns and admire forma-

tions millions of years in the making and

an underground waterfall. At MarengoCave see the Crystal Palace, the Dripstone

Trail or do The Crawl.

Outdoor enthusiasts can soar through

the treetops, run through a 12-acre corn

maze, hike the trails, fish, play golf or

much more at area parks. OBannonWoods State Park features an aquatic cen-

ter, nature center, Haypress demonstra-

tions, pioneer village, modern and horse-

mens campgrounds.

Relax with a glass of wine at one of fivewineries: Turtle Run Winery, which was

just named the Indiana Farm Winery of

the Year for 2014; Scout Mountain Win-

ery; Best Vineyards; Indian Creek Winery;

or Quibble Hill Winery.

For an indoor adventure, spend the dayat Horseshoe Southern Indiana Hotel and

Casino gaming, shopping, taking in a show

or dining at one of the many eateries.

For history lovers, get to know the rich

history of Indianas first state capitol, His-toric Corydon. Visit the Battle of Coryd-

on Civil War Museum. Tour the first state

Capitol, Governor Hendricks Headquar-

ters and the Constitution Elm. See Leora

Brown School, one of the nations oldeststanding early African-American school-

houses. A short drive away is Indianas

only Civil War Battlefield, where the Bat-

tle of Corydon took place July 9, 1863.

Visitors will find diverse

accommodations for overnight stays.Go to www.thisisindiana.org for more

information.

Create Memories In IndianaTake I-64 To New Harmony, Corydon

Rock of Ages in Squire Boone Cavernsphoto courtesy Harrison County CVB

Railroad DaysSept. 20 21

Steam and Diesel poweredpassenger and freight trains

Work train with pile driver

All-caboose train

Motorcar rides

Display cars open for viewing

Visit the locomotive and car shops

Bounce pit and kid-propelled Hodgecars for youngsters

All-day ticket allows visitorsto ride as much as they want

Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Food tent on the grounds

Get tickets on-line, at the museum

or at the museums MonticelloWabash depot downtown

TRAINRIDES!

Rain or Shine!

Sat. & Sun.May Oct.Exhibit Cars

Gift Shop

Picnic Sites

EXpeRIeNCE OUR UToPIAInspiring public spaces, first-class lodging & dining, unique

shops & galleries, family festivals and year-roundperforming arts.

An easy 2-hour drive from St. Louis, New Harmony is a

place like no other. Come see why this historic community

gets rave reviews from the Chicago Tribune, Midwest

Living Magazine, USA Today and many others.

Visit www.newharmony.biz to plan your trip.

I-64 East from St. Louis to Exit 4 (first exit after entering Indiana)

one adventure at a time is closer than you think.

EXPLOREour caverns and

parks.SOARthrough tree tops

orPOURa glass

of locally made wine.

Go to thisisindiana.org/stlouisto startplanning your getaway.

Just 3 and a half hours east of St. Louis.

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The Meramec River beckons outdoor

lovers to take a respite from the late sum-

mer heat without lengthy trips in the car.

Since the Meramec River cuts a path

through Cuba and neighboring Steel-ville, set aside some time after kayaking

and canoes to see what these small towns

have to offer.

Cuba is located 80 miles southwest ofSt. Louis on Interstate 44, about halfwaybetween Eureka and Rolla.

Cuba, The Rte 66 Mural City, fea-

tures numerous attractions in its own

right. The small town boasts 12 colorful,

outdoor murals, a history museum, a vet-erans memorial and the Guinness world

records largest rocking chair. The citys

business district, along the old Route 66,

has shops, dining and antique malls.

Cuba plays host to numerous events

throughout the year. This fall, on Sept.20, the historic uptown area will be the

site of the Lions Club Cruise featuring

cars on display plus a barbecue.

On Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 18 and

19, the Rt. 66 Cuba Fest Fall Festival willbe held. It will feature family fun with

crafts, music, trolley tours, apple-butter

making, food, a 5K race and more.

Steelville

Steelville is situated on three rivers:the Meramec, the Huzzah and the Cour-

tois. These provide lots of fun on the wa-

ter, from fishing to floating.

Steelville is also home of the MeramecMusic Theatre, which brings many well-known musical acts to the area, rang-

ing from country to oldies, patriotic to

Christmas shows, plus professional gos-

pel and bluegrass groups. This falls line-

up includes Larry Gatlin and the GatlinBrothers on Oct. 19; a Patriot Show on

Nov. 8 with Lee Greenwood, and the Oak

Ridge Boys Christmas Show on Dec. 13.

For lodging in Steelville, Kickn K

Farmhouse & Arena offers two vacation

rental homes an 1899 farmhouse whichsleeps up to 10 and the new Sunrise Cab-

in. It is located on a 400-acre farm over-

looking the Meramec River in a private

country setting. Sit back and take in the

scenery, explore or take a swim in the riv-er.

Outdoor Fun, Music & More

Down I-44 To Cuba, Steelville

The mural ofAmelia Earhart

is one of 12

outdoor muralsin Cuba.

Fall is the perfect time to discover

this part of the state with its roll-

ing hills, beautiful countryside,

quaint German towns, plusaward-winning wines. Mis-

souri has been noted for its

wines as far back as the Civil War.

Towns such as Augusta, Defiance, Dutzow andWashington are among the small-towns of Mis-

souri Wine Country, a scenic 50-mile swath strad-dling the Missouri River.

Wineries along the picturesque Missouri

Weinstrasse (scenic Highway 94 wine road) re-

main top producers, garnering critical acclaim.

But they also attract tourists, who enjoy samplinglocally-manufactured vintages, touring wineries,

strolling through historic districts and browsing

the shops.

Augusta

Augusta boasts the first recognized wine dis-trict in the United States. Just 30 minutes west of

St. Louis, Augusta and the surrounding area is

also home to picturesque farms, lush vineyards,

breathtaking scenery, as well as antique shops,small boutiques, restaurants, unique historicalsites and bed and breakfast inns.

One of Augustas newest wineries is fami-

ly-owned Noboleis Vineyards (www.noboleisvine-

yards.com), and one of its oldest, Montelle Win-

ery (www.montelle.com). Savor these wineriesbreathtaking views and extraordinary wines.

On Sept. 19 and 20, travel the Harvest Road

to the annual Harvest Festival. Help celebrate

the artists, the artisans, the wine and the life in

Augustas Wine Country. For a schedule of all the

events, visit www.augusta-chamber.org.For the Christmas, 1,500 luminaries will wel-

come visitors to the 32nd Annual Christmas Walk

on Fridays, Dec. 5 and 12, 5 to 10 p.m. Begin the

season with horse-drawn carriage rides, Christ-

mas caroling, shopping, food and more.

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Lions Club Cruise In: September 20

Rt 66 Cuba Fest Fall Festival: Saturday, October 18

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DEUTSCH COUNTRYDAYSOb 18 & 19, 2014

Historic Luxenhaus Farm

33rd Annual Living History Weekend

2.5 miles NE of Marthasville, MO

Discounted Advanced Tickets Online

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Tasting Room & Gift Shop Open Dailyat Highway 94 in Dutzow, Missouri

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FRI 9/5 JIM McCLAREN(blues/rock) 5-8

SAT 9/6 MICHAEL SCHAERER(rock) 12-3

THE TALL POPPIES(rock/pop) 5-8

SUN 9/7 MOJO SYNDROME(blues) 2-5

FRI 9/12 DAN SPROAT(classic rock/country)

5-8SAT 9/13 STEVE HUNT(rock) 12-3

DICK & JANE(rock) 5-8

SUN 9/14 AUGUSTA BOTTOMS CONSORT(electric quartet)2-5

FRI 9/19 STUART JOHNSON(jazz) 5-8

SAT 9/20 MARISSA HARMS(contemporary pop/country)12-3

SCHMITTS & GRINS(country/rock) 5-8

SUN 9/21 GARY SLUHAN(parrot-head) 2-5

FRI 9/26 ED BELLING(contemporary pop) 5-8

SAT 9/27 GREG SILSBY(blues/folk/bluegrass) 12-3

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Defiance

Sugar Creek Vineyards and Win-

ery (www.sugarcreekwines.com)

calls the small town of Defiancehome. On Saturday and Sunday

afternoons through October, relax

with a glass of wine and listen to

live music.Defiance was once home to Dan-

iel Boone, who spent his final yearsin a stately, four-story limestone

house overlooking Femme Osage

Creek. Boonesfield Village, which

is open to the public, features that house and

over a dozen relocated and restored 19th-cen-tury buildings. For details, call 636-798-2005

or visit www.lindenwood.edu/boone.

Dutzow

Music also fills the air at Blumenhof Win-

ery on South Highway 94 on Saturdays andSundays. With its architecture and ambiance,

the winerys German heritage is evident. It is

located in the historic village of Dutzow, Mis-

souris oldest German settlement, which wasfounded in 1832. For more details, visit www.blumenhof.com.

Marthasville

Folkways and skills of the early Germans

in Missouri will be brought back to life atDeutsch Country Days on Oct. 18 and 19.

This German Living Historic Festival will be

held at the restored Luxenhaus Farm, located

2.5 miles northeast of Marthasville. Step back

in time with a Civil War re-enactment, musi-

cians, food, barn animals, demonstrationsand more. For more information or advance

tickets, visit www.deutschcountrydays.org.

Washington

Washington, billed as Heart of WineCountry, is less than an hours drive from

St. Louis on Highway 100 from I-44. Visit the

historic river town for

shopping, dining or

sightseeing.

Founded in 1833,many of the towns

historic structures

remain today. Henry

Ribbe and his son An-ton helped put Wash-

ington on the mapas the Corncob Pipe

Capital of the World

when they began mak-

ing corncob pipes in 1869.

Fall is the perfect time to experience Wash-ington at its annual Fall Festival of Arts and

Crafts at Main and Elm streets, Sept. 27 and

28. This is one of the town myriad events it

hosts throughout the year. For more informa-

tion, visit www.washmo.org.

Eureka

On the way to or from Missouri Wine

Country, stop in Eureka at Winding Brook Es-

tate. At the 17-acre lavender farm, visitors candelight their senses among the fragrant fieldsof lavender, enjoy lunch and workshops.

The estate is open through December,

Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For details on these and other events, visit

www.Windingbrookestate.com.

A family-owned business since 1978, Cedar

Creek, located off Highway 100 in New Hav-

en has facilities perfect for family getaways or

business retreats.Guests can relax by the pool, fish on Ce-

dar Creeks seven-acre lake, test skills on the

tennis court, practice swing on the new nine-

hole executive 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.

nty Of Missouri Wine Country

Retreat To New Haven

Kirkwood toWashington...Twice Daily!

For more information: 1-888-7WASHMOwww.washmo.org

636-239-1743 or email: [email protected]

TAKEI-44 WESTTOEXIT251THENNORTHONHWY100 TOWASHINGTON

SaturdaysFarmers Market 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

September 11Music at the Market

September 18Thirsty ThursdaySeptember 26

Annual Chili Cook-OffSeptember 25

Sunset on the RiverfrontSeptember 27-28

Annual Fall Festival of Arts & CraftsOctober 9

Music at the MarketOctober 16

Murder Mystery DinnerOctober 25

Pumpkin PaloozaNovember 6

Thirsty ThursdayNovember 21-23

Holiday Shopping Open HouseNovember 28

Black Friday andHoliday Parade of Lights

November 29Small Business Saturday

December 1Olde Fashioned Christmas

December 6, 13, 20Santa at the Farmers Market

December 14Holiday House Tour

2014FALL/WINTER

EVENTS

A one-of-a-kind venue justa few miles from Hermann,Cedar Creek in New Haven

invites you toEat, Meet, Stay & Play!

1401 Olive RoadNew Haven, MO 63068

Reservations: 855-778-7222

W W W . V I S I T

C E D A R C R E E K. C O M

OPEN EVERY DAY

(636)987-2400Located along the Katy Trail on Hwy. 9410 miles south of Hwy. 40 near Defiance

www.sugarcreekwines.com

Enjoy A Spectacular View ofthe Missouri River Valley.

Musical entertainment on the terraceSaturdays & Sundays AprilOctober 15 p.m.

~ No Cover Charge ~

PICNIC BASKETS AND COOLERS WITH FOOD ALWAYS WELCOME.No beverages of ANY KIND may be brought onto the winery grounds.

Check out our website for entertainment schedule

~Indoor Seating Available~

Perfect Wines for a Perfect Setting

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specialty stores,

such as Mississip-pi Mud Gallery &

Gifts. The popularBlue Owl Restau-

rant is worth the

drive and known

for its comfort food

specialties and itslarge selection of

mouth-watering

pies.

For a fall treat,

Apple Butter

Festival Kimms-wick, held Oct. 25

and 26, is the small

towns largest cel-

ebration. Nearly100,000 visitors willstroll through the streets lined with 500

to 600 food, drink and craft vendors. Also

enjoy lots of live entertainment through-

out the town, including Bluegrass and

dulcimer music in the park throughouteach day.

Barnhart

Also a short drive down I-55 is Barn-

hart. Just west of the town off Highway 21

is Persimmon Ridge Vineyards. Stop by tosavor its wine in an outdoor setting, locat-

ed just off Highway 21, 25 minutes from

downtown St. Louis. The winery features

live music on Saturdays and Sunday, 2 to 5

p.m. and is open year round.

Ste. Genevieve

Step back into the world of Americas

oldest French Colonial village. Estab-

lished on the west bank of the Mississip-

pi River, the village of Ste. Genevieve wassettled in the late 1740s about two miles

south of its present location.

Much of the towns charm and ambi-

ance is due to the remarkable preserva-

tion of the original Colonial settlement.Its narrow streets and fenced gardens

surround some of the most significant

18th-century architecture in the nation.

Visitors are invited to discover this small

town by touring internationally-recog-

nized historic homes, shopping unique

specialty stores and browsing art galleries,

tasting wines and savoring the local cui-sine.

A number of Ste. Genevieves historic

homes are open for tours, including the

Bolduc House Museum. The 1785 Louis

Bolduc Historic House is regarded as the

first most authentically restored Creolehouse in the nation.

To celebrate its history, the small town

hosts numerous events throughout the

year.

Following the European tradition ofcapturing the atmosphere of the out-

doors, contemporary artists are invited

to Plein Air Art Event, Art Show and Sale,

Sept. 24-28. Highlights include multiple

paint outs and competitions, prizes, social

events, plus a show and sale.Rural Heritage Day on Oct. 25, 10 a.m.

to 4 p.m., is a celebration dedicated to

the hard-working forefathers and fore-

mothers of Ste. Genevieve. Come see how

it used to be done, whether its farming,cooking, spinning, wood carving, garden-

ing, or good old-fashioned games. Watch

French, German History Lessons Down I-55

Take a drive down Interstate 55 for

unique opportunities to experience Mis-souris rich French and German history,

while enjoying the hospitality of Kimms-wick, St. Genevieve and Perry County.

Kimmswick

Brunswick, Germany, native Theo-

dore Kimm founded the small town ofKimmswick in 1859 along the banks of

the mighty Mississippi River. Located

just 25 miles south of St. Louis, this small

town features over 25 quaint craft and

Kimmswicks AppleButter Festival is the

towns largest event.

The 1785 Louis Bolduc Historic Houseis regarded as the first most authenticallyrestored Creole house in the Nation.

photo by Diana Linsley

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Kimmswick, Ste. Genevieve &Perry County share early

pioneer spirit at fall festivals

Saxon Lutheran MemorialFrohna, MO... just 90 minutes south of St. Louis 573-824-5404saxonlutheranmemorial.org [email protected]

Listed on National

Registry of HistoricalPlaces

Visit us on Facebook

ANNUAL FALL FESTIVALA Walk In History Book

Saturday , October 11 , 9a m4p m

Live Demonstrations from 1800s Handmade Crafts German FoodMusical Entertainment Apple Butter Cooking Blacksmithing

Bread Baking Petting the Animals Attendance Prizes Horse & Buggy Rides and more... FREE

EVENT

The National Shrine ofOur Lady of the

Miraculous Medal

Call for Tours and Gift Shop hours1811 West Saint Joseph Street Perryville, Missouri 63775-1598

1-800-264-MARY (6279) 573-547-2508www.amm.orgO

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GIRLS WEEKENDfor Eight

$59 EACH

Whole House Rental

Local Winery Shuttle

Saturday Night ~Appetizer, Dinner & Dessert

Sunday ~ Gourmet Breakfast

Optional: Friday Night Stayadditional $32 each

(includes breakfast Saturday morning)

Call (573)547-9900

ONLY 25 MINUTES FROM THE ST. LOUIS ARCH IN BARNHART, MO

7272 Sheppard Dr. | www.persimmonridgewinery.com | 314-488-7940

Live Music every Saturdayand Sunday from 2-5 p.m.

Sample our Missouri wines

Dates are available for

Weddings and Special Events

Open Year RoundFriday, Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

visit our website for a schedule of special eventsand Friday and Saturday night music schedule

www.persimmonridgewinery.com

Call about our Murder Mystery Dinner Trip

Rides Every Saturday at 1 p.m.

through DECEMBERSpecial Rides:

Train Robbers Chocolate ExpressUSO Veterans Train Halloween Express

Santa Express

For Information And Reservations Call

1-573-243-1688or visit www.slimrr.com

Iron Mountain RailroadJackson,MO

Hwy. 25 & 61 off I-55, Exit 9990 minutes south of St. Louis

6050 2nd St. Kimmswick636-464-3360

www.mississippimudgallery.com

Fresh Looks for Fall

Upcoming Eventsb

Girlfriends DaySept. 6th & 7thShopping Passport, Lunch at Blue Owl,Tea Party w/Blue Owl Dessert s and Prizes.

bALS5k Run/WalkSept. 6thRegister at www.5Kimmswick.com

bPOW MIAVeterans Ceremony

September 20thLaying of the Wreath 10 a.m.

bWitches Night OutOct. 11thTickets available at Kimmswick VisitorCenter or gokimmswick.com

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Apple Butter FestivalOct. 25th & 26th

More information call: 636-464-6464www.gokimmswick.com

I-55 to Imperial/Main Street Exit 186East to Hwy 61-67, South to Hwy K

www.theblueowl.com

Tue. - Fri. 10 - 3 Sat. & Sun. 10 - 5

(636)464-3128

The

Blue OwlRestaurant & Bakery

In Historic Kimmswick

5Kimmswick

Run/WalkSept. 6 at 8 a.m.

To benefit ALS & Nancy Ratliff Medical Fundregister at www.5Kimmswick.com

Home of the FamousCaramel Apple Pecan Pie

As featured on the Food Network,Oprah Magazine, The Today Show,

Travel Channels Pie Paradise

Voted Best Pie in the Midwest

Midwest Traveler Magazine AAA, July 2014

Voted Best Pies in Missouri

Rural Magazine 2014

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Discover Ste. Genevieve Wine Country!Each of the 6 distinctive wineries along the

Route du Vin Wine Trail offers a unique wine experience.Spend the weekend, or spend the afternoon.

Taste, see, & learn on the R oute du Vin!

www.RDVwinetrail.com

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Upcoming Events&Festivals

SEPTEMBER24 THRU28Plein Air Art Event, Art Show & Sale

SEPTEMBER27Ste. Genevieve History Conference

SEPTEMBER28BackStoppers Bike & Badge Rally

OCTOBER18

Boo! Silliage at the Bolduc House

OCTOBER25Rural Heritage Days

OCTOBER25Dja vu Spirit Reunion

NOVEMBER15AND16Route du Vin Wine Diva Weekend

NOVEMBER22Cookie Crumb Trail

DECEMBER5, 6 AND7Holiday Christmas Festival

DECEMBER6 THRU31Vieux Noel in Lights

DECEMBER7Le Reveillon at Felix Valle SHS

DECEMBER6AND7Holiday Art Show & Sale

DECEMBER31La Guignolee Watch Party at the

Boulduc House

RECURRINGEVENT4th Friday Art Walk,

February thru November

Ste. Genevieve Welcome Centerwww.VisitSteGen.com | 800.373.7007

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Sweet Things Sweet Shop

Fine Chocolates & Specialty CandiesColor-Coordinated Candy Arrangements

Childrens Toys & Activities

Gifts and Home Dcor

242 Market St.

Sainte Genevieve

573-883-7990www.facebook.com/SteGenCandy

Free wireless high speed Internet

Free local and long distance

Free continental breakfast

21958 Hwy. 32 Ste. Genevieve, MO

573.883.8884

stegenevievemicrotelinn.com

Designed for a Better Hotel Stay

A Getawayto Remember

Main Street InnBed & Breakfast

Ste. Genevieve, Missouri

800.918.9199

www.mainstreetinnbb.com

Featuring Missouri Wines, Microbrews,Gourmet Foods, Gifts & Home Dcor

1-573-883-3096 10. S. Main Street Ste. Genevieve, MO

demonstrations of handicrafts of yester-

year. Try food by the Lions Club or bring

a picnic.

Ste. Genevieve kicks off the Christmasseason on Dec. 5-7 with its annual Holiday

Christmas Festival. Festivities feature the

annual Country Christmas Walk, along

with an old-time Christmas Parade, Stroll-ing Carolers, the Ste. Genevieve Art Guild

Show and Sale, open houses at historicsites, free entertainment and the annual

tree lighting.

Perry County

Head further down I-55 to one of theoldest communities in Missouri. Perry

County was settled by Lutheran immi-

grants in the early 1800s. Located just

west of the Mississippi River about 80

miles from St. Louis, the area includes

Perryville, Frohna, Altenburg, Brazeau

and Farrar.

In Frohna, the Saxon Lutheran Memo-

rial, an outdoor history museum set in alog cabin village, highlights the pioneer-

ing spirit of the early immigrants from

Germany who settled Perry County.

The historic working farm and homewas the home of Wilhelm and Christian

Bergt, two brothers who participatedin the 1839 immigration from Saxony,

Germany. Today the site is listed on the

National Registry of Historic Places and

consists of 15 buildings, seven of which

are historic log cabins dating from 1820to 1840.

On Oct. 11, Saxon Lutheran Memori-

al hosts the annual Fall Festival with live

demonstrations from the 1800s, hand-

made crafts, German food, entertain-

ment, apple-butter cooking and more.While in Perry County, visit Perryville,

the Heartlands best-kept secret. Shop

specialty stores, visit wineries, then head

to Willow House Bed and Breakfast, Per-

ryvilles first bed and breakfast. Built in1901, the Victorian home has been histor-

ically restored and provides many of to-

days accommodations. Also, while in Per-

ryville, take a tour of the National Shrine

of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal.

Jackson

See the countryside during a two-hour

scenic train ride on the St. Louis Iron

Mountain & Southern Railway. All trains

depart and return to Jackson, located 100miles from St. Louis down I-55 to Exit 99.

The two, 1925 coach cars or the 1950s

streamliner, pulled by a Pennsylvania Die-

sel #5898 built in 1950, run April through

December.

Small Towns Down I-55from page 14Saxon LutheranMemorial is anoutdoor historymuseum in Frohna.


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3 Winding Brook Estate Drive, Eureka Missouri636-575-5572 [email protected]

Open Tuesday-Saturday10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

FALL EVENTSLAVENDERTEALUNCH- SEPT. 16, 24 & OCT. 4, 24

SAMPLESATURDAY- SEPT. 20 & OCT. 18LAVENDER& LIBATIONSGIRLSNIGHTOUT- SEPT. 26

Visit our website for detailswww.WindingBrookEstate.com

Experience Lavenderat Winding Brook EstateRelaxand enjoy a lavender pastry, hot tea, soda or ice cream.Shopfor everything lavender, all occasion gifts, florals,

gourmet food, home dcor and more.

Explorehow to use lavender for health, beauty and well-being.

fall foliage, camping, fishing & more Clearwater Lakeand Webb CreekRecreation AreaHwy H, 12 miles east of

Ellington The quiet side of

Clearwater Lake, perfect for

fall ishing, camping, familyfun and more. Marina on

site.

Black River and KBridge Recreation

Area Hwy K, 12 mileswest of Ellington Fall canoe loats are a specialty plus

camping and ishing a bonus. Float concessionaire

on site.

Current River and Powder Mill CampingArea Hwy 106, 12 miles west of Ellington Explore,boat, ish, hike and camp the beautiful middle section

of the Current River. This area of river is quiet and

unfamiliar to most of the regular river enthusiasts. Short

hiking trail connects Blue Spring with Powder Mill area.

explore Current River

Conservation Area28,000 acres, South Road,

Ellington Missouris irst

ire tower; Fort Barnesville;

Log Cabin; Buford Pond;

archery and rile range.

Blue Spring Missouris6th largest spring, deep blue

color, short hike.

Rocky Falls NN Hwy,Shannon County - Experience

the beautiful falls which

cascade 40' through a shut-ins

of scenic igneous rock.

Klepzig Mill and ShutIns CR 522, off NN Hwy,Shannon County Circa 1800s

grist mill.

Copeland-Shy Welcome Center 155 Walnut,Ellington Open Monday - Friday, 1-5. Oldest home in

Ellington, built in 1886. Brochures & information available.

Reynolds County Museum233 S. 2nd St.,Ellington Open Tuesday - Friday, 10-4, second Saturday

of the month. Closed November - March.

hiking Ozark Trail Hwy 106 Blair Creek & Current Riversections, for the adventurous hiker.

Blue Spring Hwy 106, 10 miles west of Ellington 1.25 mile hike from Powder Mill, 6th largest spring in

Missouri.

Brawley Park Hiking trail plus paved walking

Current River Conservation Area Marked trailsavailable.

atv, utv, horseback riding

Blair Creek Hwy 106 10 miles west of Ellington

Current River Conservation Area (CRCA)

Sutton Bluff Recreational Area Hwy 21,15 miles north of Ellington

elk viewing & scenic drives Peck Ranch H Hwy, Shannon County, 25 miles west ofEllington Elk, wildlife viewing; driving tour available.

Current River Conservation Area South Road,Ellington Elk, wildlife viewing; driving tour available.

EXPERIENCE ELLINGTONonly 2 hours south of St. Louis

BufordPond,CRCA

Events: Reynolds County Fair, Aug. 28-30 Halloween Parade, Oct. 25 Christmas Parade, Dec. 5

Stop by our new Visitors Center for additional information and brochures!

Ellington Chamber of Commerce, Copeland-Shy House Welcome Center, 155 Walnut, Ellington MO 63638www.ellingtonmo.com

(Peck Ranch closes for special hunts in the fall, please check www.mdc.mo.govfor those dates. Current River Conservation Area is open year round, from

sunrise to sunset. Hunting is permitted in CRCA. For more information visitwww.ellingtonmo.com.)

KlepzigMill

Scenic Drive (CRCA)

Float, boat, fish,swim, hunt, camp,

hike and ride the many natural wonders

surrounding Ellington. Nestled in theOzark Highlands of Reynolds County,the small town is located at Missouri Sce-nic Highway 21 and Scenic Highway 106approximately 125 miles south, southwestof St Louis.

The 26-mile drive along Scenic High-way 106 between Ellington and Eminenceis known state-wide for its views and beau-ty, especially in the fall.

Just west of Ellington is the CurrentRiver, the first river designated as a Na-tional Scenic River. It is known for itscrystal clear water, large gravel bars andhundreds of springs.

Southeast of Ellington is ClearwaterLake for boating, swimming, water skiing,

camping, picnicking, sightseeing, hunt-ing or fishing. Webb Creek RecreationArea offers a secluded camping area withbeach, showers, plus a full-service marina.

Three rivers the East Fork, MiddleFork and West Fork come together toform the Black River as they enter Clear-water Lake to the north.

The Current River Conservation Areaencompasses approximately 28,000 acresand includes the Blue Springs NaturalArea. Blue Spring i s the sixth largest, andthe deepest, spring in Missouri.

For a hiking adventure for one dayor several, the Ozark Trail section offersbreathtaking sites, such as Rocky Falls,Klepzig Mill and the Buzzard Mountain

Shut-Ins.Learn about the areas rich history at

the Reynolds County Museum located at

233 S. Second St. in Ellington. The mu-seum is open March through November,Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

and the second Saturday of each month,10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information, call573-663-3233.

For a little nostalgia take-in a movieat the recently renovated 21 Drive In.Built in 1949, it is one of only 13 oper-ating drive-ins in Missouri. The outdoortheater offers a new release double fea-ture each Friday and Saturday night Maythrough September. Movies start at dusk.21 Drive In is located approximately 15miles south of Ellington on Highway 21.Call 573-945-2121 for show information.

Natural Wonders Abound In Ozark Highlands Near Ellington

Klepzig Mill on Rocky Creek is located on the

Ozark Trail.photo courtesy Missouri Department

of Tourism

Canoeing is a great way to relax and enjoy the scenery along Black River.photo courtesy Ellington Chamber of Commerce

Enjoy fall on the Ozark Trail or theareas numerous natures water parks

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