Mount Pleasant celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2009. The winery is within the Augusta Appellation, the first federally designated viniculture district in the United States. We grow 12 grape varieties, on 85 acres.

Our original limestone cellars are still used to age estate-bottled wines and international award-winning ports. Tours are offered. Enjoy the 4,000 square-foot tasting room; have a bottle of wine on the terrace, with spectacular views of the Missouri River Valley. Join our wine club for extra savings and special events. There is entertainment year-round, including wine classes, winemaker dinners, holiday-themed events and live music. See Web site for schedules.

Sample our wines, including Chambourcin, Vignoles, Sweet's Cabin, Dalton Red, Dovetail, Mingo Blush and Mingo Sunrise. Food offerings include soups, salads, sandwiches and entrees which may be enjoyed on the deck, overlooking the vineyard. Live entertainment Saturdays, May-Oct., 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Indian Hills is north of Puxico; see our Web site for directions.

Sample Eagle’s Nest wines. Purchase our award winning wines, plus a selection from Missouri, California, France and Australia; enjoy a bottle in the garden. We will create a custom gift basket for you; shipping is available to many states. Live entertainment on the weekends during the summer. Enjoy an exquisite meal in our restaurant and on the patio. We specialize in weddings and receptions in the garden, with complete planning from flowers to music to the photographer. The eagle’s Nest Bed and Breakfast Inn is on-site.

Located on 160 acres of rolling Missouri foothills, 10 minutes from Camdenton and Osage Beach. The covered porch and patio are ideal for enjoying a glass of wine and admiring the views. Our winery serves Missouri wines, sangrias, and microbrew beers. We offer wine tasting and a light menu consisting of soups, sandwiches, cheese trays and bread with various dipping oils. Our shuttle bus (maximum of 14 guests) will pick you up from your lake area location; a fee is charged.

From Route 54; west on Route Y for two miles; right on Lapoint Road for 0.5 mile; right on Winery Hills Estates.

Founded in 1990, Chaumette Winery sits amid magnificent rolling hills. Sample our award-winning, handcrafted wines. Enjoy the views and, in winter, the fireside. We present live entertainment outdoors during warmer months. Visit our restaurant and our poolside cafe for lunch and dinner. Shop our gift shop and art gallery, featuring items by local artists. Indulge yourself at The Spa at Chaumette, featuring all-natural products. Stay at The Villages at Chaumette; elegantly appointed villas with beautiful furnishings, hi-tech amenities, fitness center, pool with private cabanas, and alfresco dining. For wedding and private events, we can accommodate 300 guests. Our all-faith chapel is available for weddings and Sunday services.

This is a family run sheep dairy and cheese plant. We offer seven varieties of naturally aged farmstead sheep's milk cheese. Sheep's milk has more vitamins and minerals than cow’s or goat’s milk. We have soaps, lotions and fudge made with sheep's milk. We offer hands on milking of the sheep. Taste samples are given during the free tours and milking. Please call ahead for time and date. Thank Ewe.

The farm is located near the village of Competition.

Enjoy a free, fun-filled touring and tasting experience. Watch the process from start to finish as the fruit becomes wine. Sample all varieties of Stone Hill's award-winning wines. (The Stone Hill Winery operation in Hermann is one of Missouri’s oldest wineries.)

Enjoy our wines in the tasting room and in the hearth room with a piano bar. We have several balconies and patio areas, one with an outdoor stone fireplace. These areas provide a view of the lake, the old silo and the vineyard. There is a small gift shop with a selection of cheeses, sausages, crackers and fruits. Feel free to bring your own picnic. Banquet facilities are available.

There is plenty of room to relax under shade trees at Le Cave. Our 100-year-old dairy barn boasts a unique clear span, bentwood ceiling in the upstairs tasting loft. We offer tasting of 14 estate-bottled wines. Enjoy the outdoor deck, where there is often music or special events. Wines and pairings of crackers, cheese, shrimp and chocolate are available. Enjoy a tour of the vineyard, wine glass in hand, and sample grapes right from the vines. Le Cave can host small private events. Located 25 miles southwest of Springfield.

Jowler Creek is nestled amongst nature in the hills north of Kansas City. We produce high-quality wines that are fun to drink and easy to pair with foods. All are available for free tasting in our on-site tasting room. Join the wine club for unadvertised specials.

Visit Mount Pleasant Winery’s 9,200 square-foot tasting and bottling experience. The beautiful ledgestone building offers the chance to shop and sample our award-winning wines; you can even bottle your own wine from a specially designed 600-gallon French oak barrel. This facility is perfect for small groups and bus tours.

Mount Pleasant winery was founded in 1859. The headquarters facility is in Augusta, Missouri. The winery celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2009.

Villa Antonio Winery is a picturesque Italian style winery located in on the outskirts of Hillsboro, 45 minutes south of St. Louis. We offer wine tasting and serve lunch and other foods. There is live music from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. on the weekends, with no cover or admission charges. Feel free to bring your own picnic basket and snacks; no outside alcohol allowed. We are available for weddings and private events.

Located in the historic district of Ste. Genevieve, beside the Mississippi River. Featuring 22 handcrafted wines for sampling and purchase. The winery occupies a circa 1900 house which has been renovated with Queen Anne decor. We value sustainable grape growing and winemaking, creating and crafting each wine from the vineyard to the glass. In addition to grape wines, we make an array of fruit wines.

Offering winery tours, wine tasting, a banquet facility, a deli and a gift shop. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Situated on 600 acres, with more than 200 acres of vineyards. The architecture and interior of the winery features hand-carved oak doors with reclaimed stained glass; copper and wrought iron crafted by local artisans; and leaf stamped copper bars and church pews from the 1930s. May-October, enjoy live music Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

On a high bluff with a magnificent panoramic view of the Missouri River valley below. The large covered porch and open-air patio provide a perfect spot for rainy and sunny days. Sample wines in the George Husmann Wine Pavilion. Bring your own picnic or purchase specialty foods at the winery. Live music ($5 cover) on Saturday evenings, spring through fall. Oktoberfest is celebrated every week-end in October. See our Web site for schedules. Located two miles east of Hermann on Route 100.

Important NOTE for Buses and RVs: splease call before starting up the narrow private lane from Route 100, so winery personnel can stop opposing traffic.

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. 

Offering a full range of award winning, hand crafted wines. Throughout the year, we host festivals, art fairs and music events. Visit our Web site for schedules and details. Open later on music and event days. Located south of Route 50 at Mount Sterling; take Route A to Brick Church Road.

Our tasting room and covered deck are great spots to enjoy wine and visit with friends. Take a picnic to enjoy on the deck. Hike to the Meramec River. Stay in our rustic guest cottage for a secluded retreat from the everyday hustle and bustle; two bedrooms, a bath and a full kitchen. Four miles northwest of Steelville. Live music many weekends; visit our Web site for schedules.

The oldest continuously owned and operated winery in Missouri, established in 1855 on the original homestead of Adam Puchta. Sample and purchase our award winning wines and our signature port. Browse the gift shop. Enjoy a snack or picnic on the patio. No outside wine or alcohol allowed.

A relaxing setting to enjoy and learn about wine: tour our winemaking facility; sample our wines; browse our gift shop, antiques, and local crafts. We offer dry and semi-dry grape wines, as well as dry, sweet and spiced fruit wines made from apricots, peaches, pears, apples, plums and nectarines. Train lovers delight in our Loco Vino Collector's Series (www.railroadwinery.com); wines inspired by our nation's great railroad history, featuring beautiful train images on the labels. Our renovated 1800s tasting room overlooks our wine making area. We bring the outdoors in with our glass front which rolls up. We serve sausage and cheese baskets, or bring your own picnic (no outside alcohol allowed). Please check our website or Facebook page for music schedule. We offer home winemaking kits, supplies and advice. Highway 63 into the City of Macon, to the Vine Street stoplight (1/4 mile north of Lolli Sale Barn); head west on Vine. We are less than one mile down, on the right-hand side.

The tasting room features antiques, movie memorabilia, a fireplace and large screen TVs. Fresh meats, cheeses, crackers, fruits and chocolates are sold. Live entertainment many weekends; see Web site for schedules. Located two miles outside of Farmington; 60 miles from St. Louis.

Third and fourth generation wine makers whose roots go to 1192 Norway. OOVVDA (Overboe’s Own Viking Vintner’s Distinctive Alcohols) provides unique fruit wines, from dry to sweet: Red and Black Raspberry; Blackberry; Cherry; Strawberry; Blueberry; and Pear. Tasting, tours, gift shop and outdoor seating. Bring your picnic to enjoy on the grounds. See our Web site for music schedules. Located three miles north of Interstate 44, a quarter-mile west of the intersection of Glenstone Ave. and Route AA.

Sample our wines in the tasting room. The gift shop offer wines, meads (wine made from honey), wine accessories and gifts. Bring your own picnic, or purchase cheese, sausage and crackers here. Relax with a bottle of our wine on the porch which overlooks the countryside. Visit our Website for a schedule of music and events. We are located in the Ozark Mountain American Viticulture Area (AVA) north of Springfield, two miles north of Walnut Grove: I-44, exit 75; west on Route 160; north on Route 123; east on 560th Road.

Sample our award winning wines; enjoy lunch and dinner in the restaurant, on the patio or on the covered deck. Gift shop. Take a free hike through the vineyards to Lewis and Clark Bull Rock historic site. Bull Rock Microbrewery is on-site. Winery and brewery tours by appointment. Groups welcome. See Web site for entertainment schedules. Located on Route 179, north of Jefferson City.

The winery is on a hill overlooking Hermann. Take a guided tour of the cavernous, arched, underground cellars before settling in for a wine tasting in one of three tasting rooms. Stone Hill’s tranquility is accented by the spectacular scenery. Cellar tours: $2.50; age 6-12, $1; younger than 6, free.

The Vintage Restaurant (see seperate listing) serves German and American cuisine.

This is Stone Hill’s bottle-fermented sparkling wine production facility. Get a firsthand glimpse at the traditional 18th-century French method of making sparkling wine. Learn the secrets of Methode Champenoise. All of Stone Hill Winery's wines are available for free tasting and for purchase. North side of I-70 at exit 175.

On a working farm in a refurbished 1920s livestock barn, on Route 24, west of Lexington; 50 minutes east of Kansas City. The Winery takes its name from the three trails the pioneer's traveled West through Missouri; the Santa Fe Trail crosses the southern edge of our farm. Surrounding the winery is an eleven-acre vineyard, 10,000 square feet of greenhouses and a view of Missouri's finest landscape. We offer 15+ wines. See our Web site for details and schedules.

The winery offers free tasting and tours, periodic barrel tastings, a gift shop and picnic area. Facilities available for weddings, private parties and catered gatherings. Two rustic cabins are available with limited equestrian facilities. Open April-December. Restaurant open on Friday and Saturday, 4 p.m.-midnight.

Situated atop Osage Ridge, 400 feet above the Missouri River bottoms. We have a tasting room; gift shop; free Wi-Fi; and an expansive outdoor deck under the trees. Magnificent views. Live entertainment, April-October. See our Web site for schedules.

Klondike Cafe serves lunch daily April-October, including sandwiches and wraps, salads, Starbucks coffee and chai; pizza on Friday evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays. Sunset dinners offered Friday-Saturday nights, May-September, with reservations 48 hours in advance. Picnic platters and catering available.

Cave Vineyard derives its name from the remarkable Saltpeter Cave which is located under the tasting room. Visit this natural cave wine cellar. Sample award winning wines in the tasting room and stroll to the cave to enjoy the koi pond and babbling brook; take in the scenic views of the vineyard and rolling hills from the outdoor pavilion.

Bring your own picnic, or purchase cheeses and sausages in the tasting room. Live music on Saturdays, May-October. The cave may be reserved for your private event. Join the wine club for special offers.

Our winery and microbrewery sits atop the bluffs overlooking the Missouri River bottoms. After sampling our wines and beers, visitors can relax indoors or enjoy seating under our veranda, grape arbor and shade trees. During festivals, our tram gives free tours of the vineyard and the estate. See our Web site for a calendar of events. Closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's.

Augusta Winery features a year-round tasting room, gift shop, and a covered terrace. Our Wine and Beer Garden is open May through October with free, live music on the weekends. Bring your own picnic or purchase cheese, sausage, snacks, and beverages at the winery. No outside alcohol allowed. Closed on New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

We produce a variety of grape wines, plus peach and apple. Free tasting and tours. Enjoy a bottle of wine on the deck. Cheese, sausage and crackers available. Live music and events throughout year. Located five miles west of Waverly. Closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

Blumenhof is German for Court of Flowers. Our vineyards were established in 1979. Enjoy estate bottled wines. Bring a picnic, or buy one at the winery. No outside alcohol may be brought onto the premises. Large outdoor seating area; limited indoor seating. Tours by appointment. See the Website for live music schedules.One mile from the Katy Trail Dotzow Trailhead. Closed Thanksgiving, 25 December and 1 January.

Hands-on, interactive museum of agricultural history. The American Royal, is Kansas City's famed barbecue, rodeo, horse and livestock show venue. Open during most American Royal events and by appointment. Tours available.

The two-mile (round-trip) trail takes you through the 12-acre vineyards to Bull Rock Historic Site, beside the Missouri River. This site was annotated in Lewis and Clark’s journals. The trail begins at Native Stone Winery, on Route 179, just north of Jefferson City. Special hours available for school, scout other youth groups.

Full service group tour, package and receptive services. We specialize in tours which include historic lodging and dining establishments. Tours are custom designed to match your market criteria: leisure, student education, historical, corporate and group arrangements. Site selection and screening, financial arrangements and payment to tour providers,hotels,and ground transportation companies. Marketing support and on-site hosting available. Special arrangements for travelers from the UK, Canada and Europe.

Founded in 1859, this is the country's oldest botanical garden in continuous operation; a National Historic Landmark with 79 acres of beautiful gardens and historic structures. Outdoor and indoor displays include the Climatron tropical rain forest; Kemper Center for Home Gardening; Japanese Garden; George Washington Carver Garden; historic Tower Grove House; and the seasonal Doris I. Schnuck Children's Garden: A Missouri Adventure. Closed Christmas Day.

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 entire family. Garden features include the Island Garden, the Perennial Garden, the Rock and Waterfall Garden, the Wildflower Meadow, a chapel, an indoor conservatory, the ever changing Terrace Gardens and native plantings. The Fountain Garden centers on a 42-foot interactive water feature.

The $9.2 million Heartland Harvest Garden opened June 14, 2009. This 12-acre addition isone of the nation's largest edible, non-farm, landscapes, featuring more than 2,000 varieties of food plants. It is designed to answer the question: Where does food come from and how does it grow? It includes tasting stations, a cafe, a gift shop and a four-story observation silo.

Enjoy 17 acres of blooms and 2,500 varieties. We feature walking paths, water gardens and a gift shop.

Two-acre public garden with six fountains, more than 350 varieties of perennials, and annual beds that change four times a year; all contained within a stone and wrought-iron wall.

A growing Botanical Center with hundreds of varieties of plants in 21 gardens, covering more than 100 acres. Picnic facilities; grills; playground; restrooms; trails; shelters; lake; arboretum; numerous gardens including the Mizumoto Stroll Garden; master gardeners demo garden; the Gray/Campbell farmstead; South Creek Greenway Trail; Native Butterfly House. Our gardens and Botanical Center are listed nationally with American Horticultural Society.

A 52-acre display garden. In March, 300,000 jonquils bloom; April, enjoy 20 acres of azaleas; rhododendrons bloom the first two weeks of May. Open daylight hours only. There are driving and walking paths. Bring a lunch and your camera. All pets must be on a leash. No plants are for sale. No flower picking is allowed.

Garden, established in 1992, demonstrates the efficient use of water in landscaping. It provides an attractive area for strolling and relaxing in an urban setting.

Missouri Meetings and Events provide a resource to help plan productive, interesting and creative meetings and events. The publication is a mixture of feature articles, departments and information on destinations. We serve as a resource of information and a trade journal that addresses pertinent industry topics as well as exciting destinations and suppliers. if you need to plan a meeting in Missouri, this is the place to start.

Best Western Coach House Inn is located on six acres, one half-mile south of the I-44,  exit 80. Remodeled in 2009, featuring three distinctive themes: Rustic lodge; Classic Colonial; and Contemporary. Rooms come with pillow-top mattresses. Two outdoor pools and a fitness center. Proudly participating in the Green Program, we are doing our part to be an environmentally friendly hotel.

Promoting the Higginsville area.

Stop by for maps, brochures and information about Cape Girardeau businesses, events and attractions. Call for Visitor and Dining Guide.

Platte County CVB provides aera information, plus we are a Missouri Division of Tourism Affiliate Welcome Center. Platte County includes the river towns of Parkville and Weston; free tours at the Harley-Davidson plant; Kansas City International Airport; Zona Rosa shopping and dining district featuring the Improv Comedy Club; Springs Aquatic Center; great golf courses; charming Bed and Breakfast Inns; more than 4,000 hotel rooms; farmers markets; orchards; wineries; brewpubs; festivals; and hiking and biking trails.

A 1,000 acre ranch located one mile from the Jacks Fork River and Alley Spring Mill; five miles from the Current River. We offer unique lodging adventures, including our tree retreat, sheepherder's wagon, log cabin and the old red barn, as well as modern ranch houses for groups.

We have self-guided ranch tours; a small-animal area; walking trails; camping; labyrinth; and a four-level overlook deck. Our air conditioned main hall is available for groups, weddings and family reunions. There is a museum of horse drawn equipment and farm primitives; a three-acre lake; and two miles of running streams. All outside activities are free.

A restored circa 1860 log farmhouse with wood floors, three bedrooms and a fully equipped kitchen. There is a cozy enclosed porch to enjoy the cool mornings and warm afternoon sun. This is an unattended guest house; meals are not included. This is a working farm with Angus and Hereford feeder cows and calves.

The Tourist Information Center is one of three official information cemters for Springfield, Missouri. Don't miss the gift shop filled with numerous souvenirs.

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. The steep, unpaved driveway is not recommended for low cars. 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.

In 1979, Stone Hill Winery's carriage house and horse barn were converted to a restaurant. Great care was taken to maintain as much of the original decor as possible and to preserve the original iron work and wood work. We serve German specialties, steaks, American dishes and Stone Hill wines. Guests might be seated in booths which were once horse stalls, next to the original feed troughs and hay chutes...don't worry, everything is very clean. Located at Stone Hill Winery. Reservations recomended.

This grill offers a full dinner menu, along with beer, wine and liquor in a casual setting with linens and candles. There's seating for 60 and a piano bar. Outdoor seating also is available.

This small, diversified farm has a big emphasis on honeybees. Visit our animals and enjoy their antics. Watch the honeybees working away in their observation hive in Papa's Store and learn interesting facts about these vital food makers. Enjoy honey ice cream made in Nana's Kitchen. We host field trips, bus tours, meetings and family visits.

This is a log cabin village and museum with a visitors center and gift shop. In May 2009, the Missouri State Archives recognized this site as the only remaining complete homestead and farm from the Saxon Lutheran immigration in 1839. The site has 15 buildings you may tour, seven of which are log cabins dating to 1820. This was the Bergt homestead and farm; the family lived here for 118 years. Hands-on activities are available to help you gain an appreciation of living in the 1800s. We can accommodate large groups and bus tours; a meal can be prepared with prior arrangements. We are located 12 miles south of Perryville on Route 61; west on Route A to Forhna; then north on Route C. We are 35 miles north of Cape Girardeau. Open March thru November; a live nativity is presented in December. Free will donations accepted.

Restored 1880s bank building has seven guestrooms, all with private baths. A full breakfast is served in the bistro. Located one block from the Mississippi River. The property includes; a bistro, a winery, a fine dining restaurant, an open-air patio/garden and a gift shop. Smoking on the patio only. No children younger than 15.

A spacious, two-bedroom apartment awaits those seeking a taste of country living. There is a shared bath, full-kitchen, family room with fireplace, central air and heat, private entrance. Breakfast includes fresh baked breads, fresh fruit and garden produce. This tranquil setting offers many outdoor activities: strolling the 400+ acres of rolling countryside, fishing, swimming, sand volleyball, basketball, above ground swimming pool, and arrowhead hunting in the creek. Many farm related activities are available...pitch in on the daily chores.

Lined with red cedar; sleeps six; private bath and dry sauna; wood stove with grilling capabilities; and cooking utensils. Watch the wildlife from the large porch and the picture window. There is an outdoor fire pit and gas grill. You will enjoy watching the American Bison herd. Continental breakfast provided. Age restriction.

Overlook Farm is what an escape to the country is supposed be, with commanding views of pastures and the majestic Mississippi River. Designed to evoke the feel of an English manor, the experience is all elegance and serenity, whether you stay at Rackheath House, Cedarcrest Manor or The Farm House.

Our four guestrooms include a private deck or patio. Private hot tubs are available. You may choose to stay in the ultra private guest cottage, located in our adjacent Big Red Barn. Take a dip in Lake of the Ozarks; relax on our boat dock with swim platform. Pool privileges are available. The gazebo is a nice place for a wedding. Early morning coffee trays are delivered to your door before breakfast is served. Osage Beach Premium Outlets Mall, five golf courses, a local winery and fine dining are within ten minutes drive. Your hosts were named Innkeepers of the Year by BedandBreakfast.com, October 2008. Inspected and Approved by Bed and Breakfast Inns of Missouri, August, 2008.

Colonial home built in the late l800s. TV in common room. Full breakfast. No smoking. Within 30 miles of Swan Lake Wildlife Refuge; Gen. Sterling Price Museum; Walt Disney Boyhood Home; and the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theater.

The renovated, 1920s farmhouse on this fully functioning farm holds two suites with baths. Each features a featherbed, high thread count sheets, warm blankets and handmade quilts, cable TV and Wi-Fi. We serve a fresh, organic breakfast; dinner offered by reservation. The Carriage House has two suites, as well as two half baths and two full luxury baths. There is event space for 200, including a large commercial kitchen. Enjoy the rustic charm as you continue your event in the covered patio of the Wagon Shed. Enjoy the many pleasures of farm life, a serene moment on the landscaped garden patio, complete with tables, chairs benches and a fire pit. Tours of the property are available.

This circa 1910 Victorian farmhouse is three blocks from Augusta Winery; four blocks from Mount Pleasant Winery and from the Katy Trail. The home accommodates four couples in four rooms with queen-sized beds and private baths en suite. Two of the rooms have oversized whirlpool, reproduction claw foot tubs. Two have walk-in showers. There is a large hot-tub in the garden; an outdoor fireplace; extensive gardens and patios. The indoor guest area includes a large sunroom with a massive stone, wood-burning fireplace. Cookies, fresh baked bread and hot beverages are provided. We have a guest refrigerator stocked with cold drinks. A full, hot breakfast is served. Member: Bed and Breakfast Inns of Missouri.

This 1908 farmhouse has four guestrooms. Features include: a hot tub overlooking Stouts Creek; a gazebo; a patio with fire-pit; full breakfast. Located in the Arcadia Valley, two miles from Ironton, on Route 72.

Area attractions: antique shops; carriage rides; Fort Davidson; Elephant Rocks; Taum Sauk Mountain; Millstream Gardens; Black River float trips; the Ozark Trail; and Bobby Powell's Jamboree.

We offer a variety hand crafted beers. Enjoy them  in a wonderful rustic setting with some of the best views in Ste. Genevieve County. Charleville is off the beaten path, in a beautiful country setting. Join us for a relaxed afternoon in the sun. Co-located with Charleville Winery.

Nearly 7,000 acres of outdoor recreation. More than 30 lakes provide a wide variety of fishing. A number of nature hiking trails dot the area, along with a three-mile trail for hiking and biking. Hunting is available, depending on the season. A full-service rifle, pistol, trap and skeet range is open Fri.-Mon, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., and Tue. 2 p.m.-8 p.m. for a fee. There is a field archery range. The visitor center features educational displays and naturalist-led programs in aquatic and forest ecology, reptiles, birds, trees. Programs require reservations. Ample picnic facilities include barbecue grills, benches and a covered pavilion. I-64; south on Route 94; 1.5 miles west on Route D. Closed all state holidays and Thanksgiving weekend.

This is an 80-acre slice of the Ozarks outdoors within the city limits of Springfield. Six hiking trails provide wildlife viewing opportunities. The trails are open to foot traffic only; bicycles and motorized vehicles are not allowed. Jogging is allowed specific hours only. The Nature Center features an information desk, where visitors learn about the facility and its schedule of programs. Hunting and fishing permits are sold. The building includes a self-guided exhibit area, gift shop, 150-seat auditorium, classrooms and restrooms. The grounds include a covered picnic area and pull-through bus and RV parking. Camping, hunting and fishing are not allowed on the grounds. The Nature Center’s building is closed January 1, Thanksgiving and December 25.

This 2,400-acre nature reserve is located in the rolling terrain along the Meramec River, 35 miles west of St. Louis. Established by the Missouri Botanical Garden in 1925, the reserve features extensive tracts of tall grass prairie, glades, wetlands, savannas and woodlands. It includes 14 miles of hiking trails. Closed Christmas. I-44, exit 253.

Admission: $3; age 65+, $2; younger than 13 and members, free. Special admission charge for some events.

Diebold's Orchard offers seasonal fruits and vegetables, as well as anything you might want for your greenhouse.

Selling area produce, baked goods, jams, jellies and honey. May-October; Wed., 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.-noon.

Farmer's Market located at Salem Visitor Center. A clean, paved and covered marketplace. Operates May-September.

Located downtown, the market offers produce, meat, egg, cheeses, baked goods, bedding plants, cut flowers, prepared foods and other items.

More than 40 vendors sell fruit and vegetables (some organic), breads, cookies, jams, jellies, salsas and sauces. Crafts include homemade soap, jewelry and seasonal items. Live music adds to the ambiance. Located downtown, within one block of the Amtrak Station and the Visitor Center. Held the third Saturday in April to the third Saturday in December

The 2009 season is over. We will open 21 April, 2010, at the Wommack Mill Pavilion, at Route 125 and Main Street.

The Warrensburg farmers market features fresh vegetables, fruit, jams and jellies, crafts, baked goods, fresh eggs, beef, plants and flowers. Held downtown.

Shatto Milk Company is a small, family owned dairy farm north of Kansas City. Visitors may look around on their own and visit our country store without reservations. All groups are welcome. There is a blanket picnic area. We are committed to making your visit to our farm educational and fun.

Visit for free. Tours (1.5 hours long) of the dairy, bottling facility and farm are offered Tuesdays through Saturdays, year-round, by appointment. Tours: $5/person; younger than three, free.

RV sites and tent camping on 400-acres. Cedar Loft Bed and Breakfast (see separate listing) on site. We have hiking and mountain biking trails, an eight-acre lake, a spring-fed pond, fishing and duck hunting. Bring your horse and ride the deer trails. Camp near grazing American Bison and be at home on the range where the Buffalo roam. Make reservations early.

Sites vary from spacious hilltop settings, where one can see for miles while overlooking grazing American Bison, to cozy wooded sites overlooking an eight-acre stocked lake and restored wetlands. Enjoy the great outdoors while hiking the or riding your horse on trails.

We have 25 large sites that accommodate big rigs, eight of which are pull-through. This area is full hook-up, 50-amp service; a conversion pigtail for 30-amp service. The 16 Shag Bark Hickory sites are in a wooded area; they accommodate mini-rigs and have electric and water only.