The Ozark Mountain Wine Trail winds through picturesque territory across southwest Missouri, where you’ll encounter a diversity of terrain and ambiance. Note: no outside beverages (wine, beer, liquor, sodas) are allowed at a Missouri winery; leave beverages in your car.
Savor a hearty breakfast after a restful night’s sleep at the Amish Country Inn, in Seymour. This bed and breakfast inn occupies a refurbished red barn built in 1915. It has five guestrooms with private baths, plus an Amish gift shop and a full-service restaurant.
Located about 30 miles east of Springfield off Route 60. 745 E. Clinton St.; 417-935-9345.
Here, they produce hand-crafted wines from hand-picked grapes grown in their own vineyard. Facilities include: the tasting room; a gift shop specializing in turned wood and metalwork; an outdoor, covered deck; and a selection of snack items.
Located 40 miles east of Springfield on Route 60, five mile east of Seymour, near the community of Cedar Gap. 520 Lucky Road, Seymour; 417-935-4103.
This winery produces grape varietals, plus several fruit wines, each offered in a dry or sweet version. The winery includes: a tasting room; tours; a gift shop; and outdoor seating. Take your picnic. Located north of I-44, at exit 80; a quarter-mile west of the intersection of Route H and Route AA.
5448 N. Berry Lane, Springfield; 417-833-4896.
7C's Winery serves their private label wines and meads (wine made from honey) in the tasting room. The gift shop sells accessories and wine-related gifts. The covered porch, overlooking the peaceful countryside, is a great spot for a picnic; take your own or purchase cheeses, sausages and crackers there. Closed Mondays.
Approximately 18 miles northwest of Springfield, two miles north of Walnut Grove, one-quarter mile east of Route 123 at 502 E. 560th Road, Walnut Grove; 417-788-2263.
Williams Creek Winery is one block south of Mount Vernon’s courthouse square. Enjoy a relaxed attitude in their tasting room, which is open Thursday thru Saturday. Off I-44 at exit 46, about 30 miles west of Springfield.
310 S. Hickory St., Mount Vernon; 417-466-4076.
Enjoy a relaxing interlude at Keltoi Vineyard. Take a picnic lunch and enjoy a bottle of wine in one of many scenic areas: beside the Little Northfork Creek; in the woods; by the pond; on the covered patio; in the vineyard; inside The Cottage, which houses the tasting room, retail area and a cozy fireplace. The vineyard is two miles west of Route 43, on Route M; then 7/10 of a mile north on County Road 260; approximately 15 miles north of Joplin.
17705 County Road 260; 417-642-6190.
Valentine's Restaurant, in Springfield, is elegant and sophisticated, in a casual setting. The atmosphere is enhanced with Charles Fazzino artwork. The menu offers hand-cut steaks, pasta, seafood, salads and sandwiches prepared in an open kitchen. Serving lunch and supper daily; special brunch Saturdays and Sundays. Full liquor, beer and wine lists. Outdoor seating is available. Reservations welcome.
2902 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield; 417-891-9700.
Touch is a fine-dining restaurant, serving Mediterranean-American cuisine. In addition to their dinner menu, they offer a tapas menu, a sunset menu, and a late night menu. The full-service lounge includes an extensive wine list. Outdoor seating is available.
1620 E. Republic Road, Springfield; 417-823-8383.