Augusta was the first federally designated viticulture area in the United States. The area around Augusta, including the villages of Defiance, Dutzow and Marthasville, encompasses several bed and breakfast inns, boutique shops, a microbrewery and excellent wineries where guests can savor award winning Missouri wines while enjoying a picnic lunch, live music and great views.
After a peaceful night’s sleep, enjoy a two-course breakfast, followed by a quiet morning on the porch. The circa 1867 cottage and 1885 Victorian house are both decorated with unusual antiques. Each includes sitting rooms, fireplaces and home-baked chocolate cookies. Appetizers are served in the evening; port and chocolates provided for turn down service. They have covered porches and patios, fire pits, fishponds and waterfalls. One of the owners is a European trained chef.
Located four blocks from the Katy Trail: 219 Public St., Augusta. 888-309-7334
After a complete breakfast, stroll through the rose garden on this 1.3-acre hill overlooking the charming hamlet of Augusta. This circa 1885 “Gone with the Wind” style home includes a balcony overlooking the Missouri River bluffs, offering magnificent views.
636-482-4307
is a registered National Historic site. The four-story, circa 1800 home is large even by today's standards, with limestone walls that are two and a half feet thick. The home overlooks the Boonesfield Village, comprised of a dozen 19th century buildings including the Old Peace Chapel, grist mill, schoolhouse and a carpenter’s shop. The buildings offer visitors a glimpse of life as a frontiersman.
Located nine miles east of Augusta on Route 94 to Defiance, then north on Route F. 636-798-2005
in Defiance, sits on a 10-acre hill overlooking the Missouri River; a great spot for sampling Missouri wine. You are welcome to take your own picnic baskets; or cheeses, sausages and picnic supplies are available on-site. Open Saturdays and Sundays, and during special events. No outside alcohol or beverages allowed.
On Route 94, across the road from the Katy Trail. 314-409-6139
one mile east of Augusta, is situated atop a ridge 400 feet above the Missouri River bottoms. Facilities include an expansive outdoor deck under the trees. This is a great spot for lunch and a bottle of award-winning wine. The Klondike Cafe serves lunch daily, April-November, including sandwiches, wraps, salads and pizza. The site provides breathtaking views, a tasting room, gift shop and free Wi-Fi. Live entertainment April-October. No outside alcohol or beverages allowed.
888-595-9463
is located beside the Katy Trail, overlooking the Missouri River Valley. Hand crafted beer selections change seasonally. Indoor and outdoor seating. Lunch is served daily; supper is offered on Friday and Saturday evenings. There is live music Sunday afternoons in the summer.
314-588-8050
features a tasting room, gift shop, a covered terrace and a wine garden. Their estate-bottled wines have earned numerous national and international awards. Enjoy free, live music on the weekends, April through October. Bring your own picnic or purchase cheese, sausage, snacks and beverages at the winery. No outside alcohol or beverages allowed.
888-667-9463
was founded in 1859. The tasting room offers samples and sales. The original limestone cellars are still used to age their wines and ports. The winery features a restaurant. There is entertainment year-round, including live music, wine classes, winemaker dinners and holiday-themed events. Enjoy a bottle of wine while relaxing on the large, terraced patios under the trees. No outside food or beverages may be brought onto the winery’s grounds.
800-467-9463
is in Dutzow, seven miles west of Augusta, on Route 94. Dutzow is Missouri’s oldest German settlement, established in 1832. Enjoy award-winning, estate-bottled wines, a large outdoor seating area (limited indoor seating), and live music most weekends, spring through fall. Bring a picnic, or buy lunch at the winery. No outside alcohol may be brought onto the premises.
One mile from the Katy Trail 800-419-2245
Settle down for the night at Concord Hill Bed and Breakfast, Marthasville. Dinner service is available to overnight guests, with advance notice. This circa 1900 farmhouse has modern heating, cooling and plumbing. A wraparound porch, complete with porch swing, overlooks the hot tub and deck. The original 1886 smokehouse and a modern-day carriage house complete this idyllic setting with three guestrooms and private baths. A full, hot breakfast is served.
Actually located in Concord Hill, 1.3 miles from the Katy Trail. Seven miles west of Dutzow (three miles west of Marthasville) on Route 94; at the village of Peers, go north on Concord Hill Road for 1.3 miles. 636-782-2042.