Central

Five log cabins are nestled along a private lake. Swim, fish, canoe and relax on one of the docks, decks or screened porches. Enjoy a crackling fire by your cabin. Play ping pong and shuffleboard. Have your children explore little creeks. Snip fresh herbs from the garden. Barbecue on gas, charcoal or wood stoves. Enjoy a relaxing drink while watching the stars and fireflies. Hike winding trails on 380 acres. Rental fees for cabins include use of canoes, fishing and local fresh eggs.

Campground offering tent and RV camping; camp store; bait shop; Wi-Fi; dump station; on-site RV rentals; laundry; restroom; lighted boat ramp; grills; picnic tables; pavilion; bagged ice; fire wood; shower house. Ideal location for Scouts, organizations, family, church and military groups. Located on the banks of the Gasconade River, 10 miles north of I-44, take Exit 163.

Full-service canoe, raft, kayak, tube, and jon boat floats on the Big Piney River and the Gasconade River. One day floats of three to 14 miles; multi-day trips up to 100 miles can be arranged.

Boonville is a beautiful river town on Interstate 70, halfway between Kansas City and St. Louis. Visitors find Boonville and the surrounding Boonslick Region to be a fun and culturally rich place to explore. We have more than 450 hotel and bed and breakfast rooms. Attractions include the Isle of Capri Casino and Hotel; the Katy Trail; 400 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places; and numerous events and festivals. Boonville is surrounded by historic small towns including Rocheport, Blackwater, and Arrow Rock. You will be charmed by the shopping, dining, and theater experiences here. Our staff is here to assist you in building an itinerary tailored to your group. We invite you to discover our treasures.

Missouri wines; a tasting room and gift shop; spectacular views and sunsets. The winery grounds and picnic tables are always available for conversations, celebrations, occasions and events.

Located in the village of Montserrat, between Warrensburg and Knob Noster: from Route 50; take Route P and go south half a mile.

Closed Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Years Day. In inclement winter weather, please call ahead.

Smokehouse operated by the Burger family for more than 50 years. A 15-minute video showcases the smoking and curing process of our hams, sausage, bacon and other items. The Visitors Center includes: a working water wheel; three museum quality dioramas showcasing winter, spring, and summer in the Ozarks; and a sandwich shop. Our retail store sells Burger’s products.

The Clinton Chamber of Commerce and Visitor's Center welcomes visitors to Clinton every day. Stop in for free maps, brochures, and local information. Public restrooms available. We will be happy to help you explore the possibilities of owning a business, starting a new business or just learning about our community.

Cole Camp is a historic city with a rich German heritage. Its downtown, dating from the late 1800s, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It includes houses built during the Civil War period. One of the first Civil War battles in Missouri was fought just outside of the city. Cole Camp is known as the place where the prairies and the Ozarks meet. The chamber hosts a variety of events throughout the year. The city has several antique and gift shops, restaurants and a winery that is open seasonally.

The hotel was designed to resemble a train station of yesteryear, offering all the amenities of today. Rooms have 32-inch flatscreen TV, fridge/microwaves, and CD/MP3 players. Free hot breakfast; free USA Today or local paper; free local calls; Free HSIA; free business center; free pass to full workout facility. The lobby is filled with keepsakes and antiques from days long gone. The hotel's library has a fireplace.

This private cottage on an 80-acre farm features: an Ultrabath (tm) air-jetted tub; a wood-burning fireplace; a king-sized, four-poster bed; and a double-ended shower. We bring a hot breakfast to the cottage.

Situated in a 10-acre meadow overlooking a wooded stream often visited by deer and turkeys. Located eight miles from Warrensburg; 26 miles from Sedalia and Clinton; 18 miles from the Katy Trail.

Check availability and request reservations on our website. Approved biannually since 1990 by Bed and Breakfast Inns of Missouri.

This restaurant serves barbecued ribs, steaks and chicken. Also seafood, chicken, and burgers. See our website for music schedules.

We have 118 guestrooms, restaurant and lounge, meeting and banquet rooms, community room with big-screen TV, free local calls and a separate data port. Two miles to the Missouri State Fairgrounds.

Accommodations range from a two-bedroom suite with a full kitchen and cable TV, to rustic cabins in the woods. There is a community fire pit, drive through boat parking and a musical goat herder for entertainment. A public access boat ramp is less than half a mile. The grounds are trimmed by a small herd of goats, watched over by a security team of a donkey and a bloodhound. Crdoss-fenced; can accomodate guests with horses.  We are surrounded by woodlands and abundant wildlife in the hills adjoining Truman Lake. Fincachivo is designed to appeal to hunters, fishermen, nature lovers and anyone in need of a quiet retreat.

Located 10 miles off of Route 65, between Sedalia and Warsaw. The steep, unpaved driveway is not recommended for low vehicles.

Modern 70-stall equine facility offers boarding packages with attached outdoor paddocks to pasture. Riding trails available on the property with access to the Katy Trail. Located beside the Katy Trail, 10 minutes south of Sedalia. From Route 65; west on Route B, 1.25 miles; west on Sacajawea road.

The winery offers free tasting and tours, periodic barrel tastings, a gift shop and picnic area. Open April-December. Indoor seating and shaded patio.

The Holden Farmers' Market is a member of the Missouri Farmers' Market Association and the Missouri Department of Agriculture's AgriMissouri Program. Membership in these organizations allows the Holden Farmers' Market to participate in contest, promotions, and events throughout the year. The Holden Farmers' Market always has a large variety of fruits, vegetables, baked goods and crafts. We are open every Saturday morning from 7 a.m.-noon at the Holden City Park.

We offer four guestrooms, a vacation house and the Katy Boxcar Guesthouse, all located within 100 feet of the Katy Trail. We are a family-friendly bed and breakfast. We offer several group lodging options, including the Katy Trail Boxcar Cottage and the Treehouse, which has three bedrooms and two baths. We are two blocks from the Missouri River and the Katy Trail tunnel. Les Bourgeois winery is one mile away. Our Inn has a self-check in feature. We serve an extensive continental breakfast. All rooms have TV and air conditioning. Check availability and reserve rooms online.

Katy Trail State Park is the longest rails-to-trails conversion in the U.S. The flat, 237.7-mile trail is open for hiking, running, walking, and bicycling through Missouri countryside.

Many wineries, restaurants, bed and breakfast inns, motels, campgrounds and shopping opportunities are located along its length. More than half of the eastern section of the trail follows the Missouri River; after leaving the river, the trail meanders through peaceful farmland and small-town Missouri.

Horseback riding is allowed on a 25-mile section between Calhoun and Sedalia.

(The map on this listing shows the location of the Jefferson City trailhead only.)

Trailheads, listed from west to east:

*Clinton    *Calhoun    *Windsor     *Green Ridge     *Sedalia     *Clifton City     *Pilot Grove     *Boonville     *New Franklin      *Rocheport     *McBaine     *Hartsburg     *North Jefferson City     *Tebbetts     *Mokane     *Portland      *McKittrick      *Treloar     *Marthasville     *Dutzow     *Augusta     *Matson     *Weldon Springs     *Green Bottom      *St. Charles     *Machens

La Maison is a private, exclusive and secluded country estate that includes a house plus reception/meeting space for special events, conferences, seminars, meetings, weddings, retreats and other celebrations for up to 300 guests.

The venue is located 10 minutes from the Missouri Capitol and is nestled in mature dogwood forest on 19 acres. Features include 5,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor reception space for large and intimate events and entertaining; a tiled, solarium-style reception/event space/ballroom; three outdoor terraces; five restrooms; a fully furnished, well-appointed four-bedroom home; a fully equipped kitchen; and a state-of-the-art sound system with a 300 foot wireless microphone.

La Maison is wheelchair accessible and also offers guests free local phone, free satellite television, free Wi-Fi, optional event planning services, a dedicated commercial catering facility, on-site catering by ‘resident’executive chefs, and executive seating for day-long meetings.

We are pleased to host a variety of outings, from corporate meetings, conferences and seminars, to weddings, receptions and rehearsal dinners, family reunions, overnight, to extended stays for out-of-town guests, as well as weekday and weekend getaways.

Hourly and overnight reservations accepted daily, year-round. Tours are by appointment only.

This farmers' market is open mid-April through October in the city parking lot on Jefferson Avenue at the railroad tracks. Offering produce, fruit, grass-finished beef, pork, lamb and chicken, pies, breads, and other baked goods. You'll also find candy, spices and seasonings, jams, jellies, farm-fresh chicken and duck eggs, farm produce end products, cut flowers, organic mixed grain feed, herbal preparations, handmade jewelry, potted plants and starts, chickens, rabbits, crafts, funnel cakes, snow cones, nachos, coffee and more.

Our vendors are selling items that they grew or produced locally themselves. Meet your farmer and be able to ask how your food was produced.

Known for its spectacular view of the Missouri River valley, this terraced, bluff top wine garden is a favorite warm-weather retreat for picnickers. Wine tasting and sales inside the A-Frame. Bring your own picnic or purchase snack trays in the tasting room. The Les Bourgeois Bistro Restaurant is next door. (No fast food and no outside alcohol allowed.)

Located one mile north of I-70, 15 miles west of Columbia, at exit 115. A trail leads from the winery to the Katy Trail. 

Missouri Life magazine is one of the state's premiere travel magazines, having won Magazine of the Year and been named a finalist in recent years by an international magazine association of regional magazines. Every issue has Dining Worth the Drive, Road Trips, Travel Destinations, Travel Adventures, and more. Let our award-winning photography inspire your choice of where to go next. We excel at finding secrets of our big cities, charming small towns, our fascinating past and the places you can discover that history, as well as exciting recreation such as where to go sky diving, take a balloon ride, or find a sleigh ride.

On the highest point in Johnson County, giving the location a panoramic view. So vast is the view, it was commonly used as a lookout point during the Civil War.

Sample our wines and tour the winery and vineyards. Witness a spectacular sunset from the deck. Picnic baskets and snacks available.

Space for special occasions and meetings is available.

Located in Montserrat, midway between Knob Noster and Warrensburg: from Knob Noster, go west on Route 50 to Route P south.

North Village Arts District Farmers and Artisans Market is another source for fresh, local produce and foods, along with works of Missouri artists and artisans. In the historic Wabash Station, downtown.

Open Sundays, April 29-October 29.

This is a u-pick berry and vegetable farm. Almost all of our produce is available for you to pick; or, if you call in advance, we'll pick it for you. We are open daily, except during inclement weather, from late April through October.

We start with asparagus in late April; followed by strawberries in late May and early June; after that, vegetables as they mature: tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, green beans, corn, and whatever else we had time to plant.

About the second week of July, we have blackberries—no thorns on the plants, mowed grass between trellised rows, and no chiggers. These last until about the middle or end of August, at which time the raspberries take over and last almost until frost.

If we get our pumpkins planted by Father's Day, we'll have pumpkins from late September until Halloween.

We are closed from November until the asparagus appears again the following spring.

Set on 915 acres of lush, rolling hills and meadows, Powell Gardens offers breathtaking display gardens, interesting architecture, a nature trail, plus a year-round calendar of special events and classes for the family. Garden features include the Island Garden, the Perennial Garden, the Rock and Waterfall Garden, the Wildflower Meadow, a chapel, and the ever changing Terrace Gardens and native plantings. The Fountain Garden centers on a 42-foot interactive water feature. Our visitor center includes an indoor conservatory, an indoor cafe and a gift shop.

The 12-acre Heartland Harvest Garden is one of the largest edible landscapes in the nation. It features more than 2,000 varieties of food-plants growing in spirals, Villandry-style quadrants, and heritage quilt designs. It is designed to answer the questions: Where does food come from? How does it grow? It includes tasting stations, an outdoor cafe, a gift shop and a four-story observation silo.