Day Trips & Mini Vacations April 2009

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spring

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archery

arts & crats

campres

climbing wall

unyaks

lake rope swing

lake swimming

mini-gol

paddle boats

rife range

sailing

skeet shooting

snorkeling

trail rides

trap shooting

waterslide

windsurng

ziplines

and more!

1-888-FUN-YMCA (9622) www.troutlodge.org

TroutLodge

Vacation close to home at

www.theblueowl.com

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

(636)464-3128

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eEverythingisHomemade

The

Blue OwlRestaurant & BakeryIn Historic KimmswickCOMING SOON!

Marys Sweet Shoppe (next door) - featuring an Old-Fashioned Soda Fountain, Candy Confectionary and Gifts!

Lunch with MaryFriday, May 15 10 a.m. Enjoy lunch & dessert while

Mary shares stories & recipes. Choose your favorite cookbook.

Anheuser ThursdaysEnjoy lunch, dessert, admission to the

Anheuser Estate and a shopping passport.

Mother-Daughter DayMay 2 Shop, Lunch, Tea Party!

Mothers Day WeekendMay 9 & 10 Spend a relaxing day in Kimmswick lunching

and shopping with mom! Make your reservations early!

Call and make your reservations early!

Fine Gifts Antiques Home Decor

Crafts Specialty Shops The Blue Owl Restaurant & Bakery

Bed & Breakfasts

For more information call (636) 464-3128

or visit www.gokimmswick.comTake I-55 to Imperial/Main St.Exit 186,East to Hwy. 61-67, South to Hwy. K

UPCOMING EVENTS:

May 2 Mother-Daughter Day Shop, Lunch and Tea Party

May 9 & 10

Mothers Day WeekendMay 16 Girlfriends Day Lunch and Tea PartyJune 6 & 7 Strawberry Festival Street merchants, food vendors, crafts,

activites for adults & children.

June 13 Shop For The CureJune 21 Fathers Day Car Show

Activities ForAll Ages this spring inQuAintMissouri townsKIMMSWICK

Kimmswick, Mo., has been named one of

the Top 100 Small Town Getaways by Mid-

west Living Magazine, as well as just being

added to the National Register of Historic

Places.

Kimmswick offers a chance to step back

into the less hurried days of the 1800s. Enjoy

a walk through a beautiful town with many

inspirational one-of-a-kind shops.

There are a number of events planned for

Kimmswick this spring, beginning with the

annual Strawberry Festival, June 6-7. The

town will be overowing with fresh strawber-

ries and other strawberry delights.

The Kimmswick Fathers Day Car Show,

sponsored by the Merchants of Kimmswick,

will be held Sunday, June 21. Proceeds will

support the Kimmswick Visitor Center.

Kimmswicks Daylily Sale is back! This

popular event will be held Saturday, June 27,

from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 6005 4th Street.

Come gather some colorful daylilies for the

summer garden.

Kimmswick recently had some national

exposure when Mary Hostetter, founder of

The Blue Owl Restaurant, was a guest on the

popular Food Network show, Paulas Party,

featuring Paula Deen and her son, Jamie.

Mary showed Paula and Jamie how to make

her famous Levee High Apple Pie. Visit www.

theblueowl.com to learn more.

YMCA OF THE OZARKS, POTOSI

The 5,200-acre YMCA of the Ozarks

includes YMCA Trout Lodge and YCMA

Camp Lakewood. Camp Lakewood is a tradi-

tional, residential summer camp for kids ages

6-17, and all of Camp Lakewoods programs

reect the YMCA core values of caring, hon-

esty, respect and responsibility.

YMCA Trout Lodge is an all-inclusive

family retreat and vacation spot that allows

families to truly unplug during their stay.

Guests choose from cabins or hotel-style

rooms, and activities range from arts and

crafts to high ropes courses; relaxing on the

beach to geocaching adventures on wooded

trails.

There is undoubtedly something for

everyone at Trout Lodge, and the best part

is that many activities and programs, and all

meals, are included in the cost of a guest room.

For more information, visit www.troutlodge.

org or call 1-888-FUN-YMCA.


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enjoy springtiMe inMissouriwine countryAUGUSTA

Approximately 37 miles west of St. Louis

off Highway 94, is Augusta, Mo., located

in the heart of beautiful Missouri wine

country.

This historic town was founded in 1855.

With its remarkable scenery and quaint

shops, it is perfect for a romantic weekendaway or a day trip antiquing and sampling

the fare of the region.

Shop, dine, enjoy a glass of wine and

purchase a work of art at the 7th Annual

Augusta Plein Air Art Event, being held now

through May 2, in the Augusta/Deance

area.

Artists will be completing their pieces

outdoors, in the tradition of plein air,

capturing the nuances of natural light in

their work. Several area wineries will be

hosting the artists for a day of painting. The

public is invited to observe their work, meet

the artists and purchase a piece of artwork

produced that day.

Mount Pleasant Winery, located at

5634 High Street, is celebrating its 150th

anniversary this year. From an expanded caf

with a new grill menu to free live music, the

anniversary celebration includes exciting new

offerings for winery guests.Mount Pleasant is joining the ranks of

many other Missouri wineries that no longer

permit outside food and beverages on their

property. With an extensive new menu

available to them at the winery restaurant,

guests wont have to worry about packing

their own food they can simply relax and

enjoy the day.

In addition to an expanded grill menu,

Mount Pleasant Winery is also waiving the $5

admission fee for band days. Enjoy top-notch

bands every weekend now through Nov. 14

for free!

Take in the sights the easy way this spring.

Guided bus tours of historic Missouri wine

country are available with a wide variety of

options. The Ladies Day Out tour startswith a light breakfast, then takes guests on

a shopping tour of Augusta, Deance and

New Melle. History buffs will enjoy Into the

Past - Historical Tour, a guided walking tour

of the Daniel Boone Home & Boonesville

Village and other southwest St. Charles

County historical sites. Last but not least is

the Taste of Missouri Wine tour, with stops

at St. Charles County area wineries and

vineyards.

All tours are held Wednesdays, Thursdays

and Fridays. For more information or to

schedule a tour, call Robin at 314-223-3423.

DEFIANCE

Enjoy a spectacular view of the Missouri

River Valley at Sugar Creek Vineyards & Winery. Located along the Katy Trail on

Highway 94 near Deance, this picture-

perfect setting is a favorite gathering place

for musical entertainment on the terrace.

Through October, enjoy free music on

Saturdays and Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m., and

Friday evenings, June, July and August, 7 to

10 p.m. Picnic baskets with goodies are

always welcome, but please, no additional

beverages.

Owned by former Kirkwood residents

Ken and Becky Miller, Sugar Creek Winery

is a beautiful place to enjoy an estate

grown premium wine. For more details, call

636-987-2400 or visit www.sugarcreekwines.

com.

Missouri wine country holds a lot of

history, and Chandler Hill Vineyards is

no exception. Every aspect of Chandler

Hill is designed to invite and delight guests

seeking an extraordinary winery experience.

Chandler Hill is the only regional winery to

offer a balanced selection of the nest winesfrom both California and Missouri. Visitors

enter near the storied Gray House and

meander through elds of Chambourcin and

Vignoles grapes. After sampling Chandler

Hills wines, ne meats, cheeses and other

delicacies in the 5,000-square-foot tasting

room, guests can enjoy a spectacular view of

the vineyards and serene six-acre lake from

the huge wine deck.

Visit www.ChandlerHillVineyards.com

for more information or call 636-798-CORK

(2675).

DUTZOW

Only 50 minutes from St. Louis is

picturesque Dutzow. Founded in 1832, this

historic village is known as Missouris oldestGerman settlement.

Blumenhof Vineyards & Winery is located

in Dutzow on the historic Lewis and Clark

Trail and Katy Trail. Featuring an all-

Missouri wine list, Blumenhof is the most-

awarded all-Missouri winery.

This spring, visitors can enjoy free live

music Saturdays and Sundays in the wine

garden, while sampling delicious fare from

the Brathaus Grill. The Tasting Room and

Gift Show are open daily.

For more information, call 800-419-2245,

or visit blumenhof.com.

Day Trips & Mini-Vacations

Great Wines & Better Times:Thats Spring at Chandler Hill

Theres no better place to ring in spring thanChandler Hill. In a setting unlike any other, enjoydelectable ood, enchanting gits, outstanding music

and some o the fnest wines rom Missouri andCaliornia. With scenery reminiscent o Napa Valleyand Northern Italy, Chandler Hill is your magical

getaway just minutes rom St. Louis.

Enjoy the areas closest winery or un and relaxing

aternoons and evenings or or private parties,receptions and corporate events.

www.Chandlerhil lVineyards .Com

Experience The Regions Most Exquisite Winery

MUSIC

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Sat 2 - Michael & Elizabeth Duo

3:30-6:30pm

Sun 3 - Sean Holland Band 1-4pm

Fri 8 - Salt o the Earth 6:30-9:30pmSat 9 - Tim Session 1:00-4:00pm

Sun 10 - Dave Black 2:30-5:30

Fri 15 - Stacey Collins Band 6:30-9:30

Sat 16 - Sun Town Travelers 1-4pm

Sun 17 - Leslie Sanazaro 1-4pm

Fri 22 - Mike Rukahr 6:30-9:30pm

Sat 23 - Teddy Presberg 6-9pm

Sun 24 - Sloan Powell Duo 1-4pm

Mon 25 - Memorial Day -Sean Holland Band 1-4pm

Fri 29 - Mark Biehl 6:30-9:30pm

Sat 30 - Michael & Elizabeth Duo 1-4pm

Sun 31 - Lucky Dan & Naked Mike 3-6pm

M U S IC C A L E N D A R

Monday - Thursday: 11 am- 6pm

(Restaurant open 11am - 2pm)

Friday: 11am - 10pm

Saturday: 11am - 9pm

Sunday: 11am - 7pm

Open late for special events

and private parties.

596 Defance Road

Defance, MO 63341

636.798.CORK (2675)

OPEN EVERY DAY

(636) 987-2400Located along the Katy Trail on Hwy. 94

10 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.

Friday Nights June, July & August 7-10 p.m.

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Perfect Wines for a Perfect Setting

Most Awarded All-Missouri Winery

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

800-419-2245www.blumenhof.com

winegarden

entertainment

free admission no cover

SA 4/25 Lenny FriSch (calypso/steel drum) 2-5SU 4/26 WAShington BrASS BAnd 2-4:30

(big band)

SA 5/2 dick & jAne BAnd(rock n'roll) 2-5

SU 5/3 SAvAnA (rock n'roll) 2-5

SA 5/9 dAWn WeBer & the eLectro-FUnk

ASSemBLy (dance/jazz/R&B) 2-5SU 5/10 michAeL SchAerer (rock n'roll) 2-5SA 5/16 BUtch WAx & the hoLLyWoodS 2-5

(motown/R&B)

SU 5/17 pennSyLvAniA SLim (blues guitarist)2-5SA 5/23 Steve LeSLie BAnd (rock n'roll) 2-5SU 5/24 erin Bode (jazz/folk/pop) 2-5m 5/25 gAry SLUhAn 2-5

("parrot head" guitarist)grill open during music

By reservation only:

Wine-makers DinnerJune 12 dinner & music

Anniversary Bar-B-QJuly 3 dinner & music

Snacks, Wine & Rock'N'RollAuGusT 14 AppeTizers & music

JUST 40 MILES FROM WEBSTER

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April 24 - 30, 2009 WKT/SCT Online Edition 3

experience uniQue centrAl illinois townsARCOLA

Arcola shares with Arthur, Ill., the oldest

Illinois Amish settlement, the fourth largest

in the world. Midwest Living magazine listed

Arcola along with Arthur in the top 100 Best

Small Town Getaways.

Arcola offers more than Amish. The

famous Rockome Gardens theme park islocated in Arcola, and presents a wide variety

of shows including Wildlife Encounters

and Wild West Show, all ongoing through

Aug. 31.

The annual Wine & Cheese Festival will be

held Sept. 26-27, in conjunction with Art on

the Lawn. Theres a Great Train Robbery

at 3 p.m. every day, followed by a shoot out!

Call 217-268-4106 for more information or

visit www.rockome.com.

Two annual festivals attract thousands

of visitors to Arcola. The Original Raggedy

Ann & Andy festival is in early June, and

the Broomcorn Festival is Sept. 11-13, with

special entertainment by the Lost Trailers.

The Broomcorn Festival celebrates the

historical connection of Arcola to the corn-like tasseled crop from which brooms are

made and to the continuing manufacturing

of brooms and broom-related products.

The worlds only authentic Raggedy Ann

and Andy museum on Main Street is managed

by the granddaughter of Johnny Gruelle, who

was the master illustrator and childrens author

who created the Raggedy Ann story. He was

born in Arcola. Visitors to the museum will

see historic papers, illustrations and dolls. Be

sure to visit this year, because the Raggedy

Ann & Andy Museum will be closing at the

end of 2009 indenitely.

Arcolas Illinois Amish Interpretive

Center introduces visitors to Amish culture.

The center will be hosting the You, Me and

the Fencepost Festival, Saturday, May 2, inconjunction with the Smithsonian Institutions

traveling exhibition, Between Fences. The

festival features childrens games, educational

fence-building seminars, an artifact exhibition,art sale and much more. The Between the

Fences exhibit will be on display through June

7. For more information, call 217-268-3599

or 1-888-45-AMISH (26474).

Arcola Flower Patch Bed and Breakfast

provides a memorable lodging experience at

225 E. Jefferson. It is surrounded by vibrant

patches of owers and a ourishing herb

garden. Visitors adore the guest rooms with

original ne art and an elegant, legendary

seven-course breakfast presented with owers

and ne china. Each guest is welcomed

with warm, exceptional hospitality. Call

217-268-4876 for more information.

For more information on the Arcola area,

contact the Arcola Chamber of Commerce

ofce at 1-800-886-5456 or visit www.arcolachamber.com.

LITCHFIELD

For those who are interested in a faster-paced get-away than Old Order Amish

country, Litcheld is the place to be this

spring. Litcheld is approximately one hour

from St. Louis off Interstate 55.

The 6th Annual Classic Car Festival will

be held June 26-28 in Litcheld. The Cruisin

Route 66 festival includes rides, great food,

live music, a Big Foot monster truck display

and smash, and plenty of fabulous vintage

cars.

While in Litcheld, dont miss the Hall

of Fame sites located along Route 66 and

experience the nostalgia of three miles of

original Mother Road highway.

For more details, call 1-866-733-5833 or

visit www.cityoitcheldil.com.

Horse-drawn buggies

are a common sight

in Illinois Amish

country. The reector

on the back of the

buggy reminds those

in automobiles to take

care and watch for

slower moving trafc.


SCheduleof eventSFriday, June 26Classic Car FestivalRides & FoodBand "Rock of Ages"

7:30-9:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 27Classic Car FestivalRides & FoodBig Foot 4x4 Display - Monster Truck

will smash 4-8 cars at 1 p.m.Rt. 66 CruiseDouble Feature Movie @ Route 66 Sky View Drive-In

Sunday, June 289 a.m. Church Service

Contact Denise Lueker, Tourism Coordinatorat 1-866-733-5833 for more info or visit

www.cityoflitchfieldil.com

Arcola Chamber of Commerce135 N. Oak Street Arcola, IL 61910 www.arcolachamber.com

For lodging information, call 1-800-886-5456.

Raggedy Ann & AndyMuseum

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Illinois AmishInterpretive Center

Home of

Rockome Gardens,the Only Hippie Memorial, and

Illinois Largest Amishsettlement

Broom CornCapital of the World

Brick streets, antiques, and unique shopping Arcola, Illinois

VISIT ROCKOME.COM

t. 217.268.4106

Cowboy Camp May 1 - October 31Opening Day May 1Spring Horse Farming Days May 2Mothers Day(free admission for Mothers) May 10Coles County Regulators - Cowboy Shoot Outs May 23 & 24Family Band Weekend May 30 & 31Rendezvous June 3 - 7Basket Festival June 6Rockomes Flea Market June 6 & 7History of World War II Exhibit June 23 - 28 World War II Event June 27 & 28Rockomes Flea Market July 4 & 5Pioneer Days July 15 - 19

Horse Pull @ 1 p.m. July 18 Wild West Days July 22 - 26Rockomes Flea Market August 1 & 2

Wild Life Encounters August 12 - 16Bluegrass in the Gardens Festival August 22 & 23Fall Rendezvous September 2 - 7Rockomes Flea Market September 5 & 6Old-Time Car Show September 12Rodeo September 12 & 13Pumpkin Festival September 15 - 30Fall Horse Plowing Days September 19 Wine & Cheese Festival September 26 & 27 Art on the Lawn September 26 & 27Pumpkin Festival October 1 - 31Rockomes Flea Market October 3 & 4Park Closing Day October 31

** 2009 Event Calendar dates are subject to change.Check our website for updates.

2009 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

A Victorian Home with Public Gardens,Gift Shop & Artist-in-Residence

FeaturedInMidwestLivingMagazine

225 East Jefferson, Arcola(217) 268-4876

[email protected]

Gift Certificates AvailableBill & Lynne Harshbarger, Hosts

The

Flower PatchBed & Breakfast


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oldorderAMish shArewAyoF liFewith visitingguestsARTHUR

The town of Arthur is the heart of Illinois

largest Amish community. It has been called

one of the Midwests best getaways by

Midwest Living magazine.

Arthur, located 10 miles west of I-57 off

exit 203, is an easy, one-tank trip with plenty

to see and do. Home to over 4,000 Amishpeople, Arthur is the central focus of this

Amish community.

Hundreds of small shops, both in town and

across the Amish countryside, make shopping

more like an exploration. Wood furniture,

quilts, crafts and antiques are all available in

the immediate Arthur Amish area.

Lots of events happen in Arthur for fun

weekends of summer travel. Coming up

in June is the Strawberry Jam, community

garage sales and Merchant Attic sales. A craft

and antique show is held in downtown Arthur

on the third Saturday of each month.

Arthur is home to one of the largest

small town rework freedom celebrations

anywhere. Call 1-800-722-6474 for a

complete calendar of events.For refreshments, be sure to stop in at

Dicks Pharmacy, 118 S. Vine, a traditional

pharmacy serving old-fashioned, world-

famous sodas, malts, shakes and their own

handmade drumsticks. Learn more about

this unique shop at www.dicks-pharmacy.

com. Vine Street is Arthurs main business

street, home to a wide variety of shops.

Visit the showroom at Wilsons Kitchens

& More, the largest Amish showroom in

Illinois. It offers much more than just kitchen

cabinets. It is one of the few businesses in the

area that custom build the complete cabinet

in-house, blending the wishes and desires of

customers with exceptional experience andskill. The showroom is located north and west

of downtown Arthur.

The friendly staff at the newly remodeled

Arthurs Country Inn cant wait for visitors.

They are the only motel in the area that

provides front row seating to watch the

Amish buggies that travel by regularly. Stay

at the Arthurs Country Inn while enjoying

a relaxing, slow-paced visit to Arthur

Amish country. Check them out at www.

arthurscountryinn.com.

Stop by Roselens Coffees & Delights, 1045

E. Columbia Street (Route 133), the one-and-

only Amish owned coffee shop in Illinois

quite possibly the world where they pour a

latte cheer, one cup at a time. This unique

coffee shop is a good place to grab a deliciouswrap, at bread sandwich or salad on the go,

or eat in along with the local Amish having

their lunch. Top the meal off with soft-serve

ice cream, choosing from a variety of avors,

or a cookie made by a local bakery.

Helmuth Custom Cabinets has been in

the custom cabinet business for 45 years,

truly a family heritage of ne woodworking.

Located just south of Arthurs main business

district, it is capable of supplying an entire

kitchen, including countertops, appliances

and xtures, along with installation. They

treat their customers like part of the family.

Yoders Lamps, Antiques & Collectibles

at 214 S. Vine Street is a lamp shop withinan antique mall. A variety of old and new

Aladdin lamps are offered along with lamp

repair and service. Antique furniture,

primitives, glassware and collectibles are

nestled in booths of all sizes for treasure

hunting delight.

A unique stop on a visit to Arthur is the

Arthur Flower Shop, 216 S. Vine Street.

They carry 24 avors of fresh fudge and

Fannie May Candy, along with a variety

of gifts, candles, garden ags, jewelry and

baskets. A designer is on duty every day and

will make oral arrangements on the spot.

Plan ahead for a meal in an Amish home

through ACM Tours in downtown Arthur

by calling 217-543-2766 or by visiting www.

ACMTours.com.Located in the same spot in downtown

Arthur is The Wood Loft, where shoppers

will nd a wide selection of Amish crafted

custom furniture on display. Order a custom

heirloom from a variety of woods, styles,

stains and colors.

The Cabinet Factory Outlet, 100 S. vine

Street, is an outlet store for MasterBrand

Cabinets. They sell warehouse overstocks,

canceled orders, misordered product and

factory overruns at wholesale pricing to

the general public. A great place for do-it-

yourselfers! Call them at 217-543-3466 or visit

their Web site at www.cabinetfactoriesoutlet.

com/il/who.html.

Detailed information about the Arthur

area is available at the Arthur Area Association of Commerce Web site, www.

arthurchamber.com. Learn more about the

area at the Arthur-Amish Country Visitor

Center, 106 E. Illinois, or visit their Web

site at www.amishcountryillinois.com for a

complete calendar of events. Maps are also

available at the visitor center.

TUSCOLA

Tuscola, known for many things, is the

gateway to Amish country in east central

Illinois. Situated at the intersection of

Interstate 57 and U.S. Highway 36 at exit

212, Tuscola is the perfect place to launch

that next visit to the Land of Lincoln.

With the very latest in modern amenities

cont. p. 18-A

Home to over 4,000 Amish people, Arthur is thecentral focus of the Illinois Amish community.


Arthur Flower Shop216 S. Vine Arthur, IL

Ph. - 217- 543- 2822

24 Flavors FRESHHomemade Fudge

Fresh & silk flowers Green Plants

Balloons

Gifts- Primitives, Illini, Americana

Soy Candles, Baskets

Jewelry, Garden Flags

I-57 exit 203, 9 miles west on Rt. 133

785 E. Columbia Arthur, IL 217-543-3321

[email protected]

ARTHURS COUNTRY INN

Enjoy cable, HBO2, Wireless Internet

New, updated rooms and friendly,

local management.

Where Youre aStranger Only Once

Spend a Quiet, Relaxing Night in the

Heart of Amish Country

Over 3,000 cabinets in stockHuge savings on name brand

factory seconds and over-runsfor kitchen, bath and utility

Cabinet

FaCtories

outlet

Mon.-Fri. 8-5 Sat. 9-3 Closed Sun.

100 N. Vine St., Arthur, IL 61911

217-543-3466

www.cabinetfactoriesoutlet.com

Helmuth Custom Kitchens, LLC.

Choose from a variety ofwoods and styles for your newhome or renovation project.

We offer a multitude offnishes including opaques.

Custom built cabinetry with customer service and price in mind.

Our45th

Year

CabinetryCountertopsAppliances

Helmuth Custom Kitchens, LLC.RR 1 Box 129

Arthur, IL 619111-888-543-4488

Showroom is located 1 mile south of Arthur

Arthur Area Association of Commerce

1045 E. Columbia Street (Route 133) Arthur, IL

Pouring a latte cheer, one cuP at a time.

NeedRejavanation?

217.543.3106

Route 36 & Main Street Tuscola, IL 61953

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oldorderAMishFrompage 16-aand accommodations, Tuscola is the ideal

place to stay and play while discovering the

rich historic and cultural treasures this area

has to of fer.

In addition to Amish country, Tuscola

is synonymous with great shopping

opportunities. Whether experiencing an

Amish market, regionally famous eateries,quaint gift shops in the historic Sale Street

District, or doing some famous brand-name

shopping in over 40 stores at the Tanger

Outlet Mall, theres something for everyone

in Tuscola.

Shop for antiques, primitives and

collectibles at Paddy Wagon Antiques,

located at Route 36 and Main Street. The

shop is open seven days a week for shopping

convenience. Call 217-253-9150 for more

details.

There is plenty more to do in Tuscola than

just shop. Grab those golf clubs and hit the

Ironhorse Golf Course, rated 4.5 stars from

Golf Digest.

For more information on Tuscola

or a complete calendar of events, call1-800-441-9111 or visit www.tuscola.org.

MONTICELLO

All aboard! The central Illinois town of

Monticello is home to the popular Monticello

Railway Museum, an all-volunteer

organization with an operational railroad

yard that is open to the public.

The museum offers train rides on weekends

and holidays from May through October,

regardless of the weather. Come explore

the many rail cars and other equipment the

museum collects, preserves and exhibits.

Special events for mom and dad include

Throw Mama on the Train, May 9 and 10,

and Fathers Day Weekend, June 20-21, where

moms and dads ride free when accompaniedby their children.

Monticello is located east of Springeld,

Ill., off of Interstate 72, halfway between

Decatur and Champagne-Urbana. For more

information on the railway museum, visit

www.mrym.org or call 1-877-762-9011.

SULLIVAN

From the serenity and Old World charm

of Amish country to the excitement of

Broadway, Sullivan and the surrounding

area have something for everyone. With apopulation of 4,326, Sullivan is the county

seat of one of the smallest counties in the

state of Illinois, Moultrie.

Sullivan contains a beautiful little

downtown square with a historic courthouse,

which is often the hub of activities when

Little Theatre on the Square is in season.

This theater company is the only professional

theater located between Chicago and St.

Louis.

Several downtown restaurants serve a

variety of food and retail shops are continuing

to open.

Visitors may enjoy outdoor recreation

at the nearby 11,000 acres of nature and

200 miles of shoreline in and around Lake

Shelbyville or cruising through the countryto visit Amish establishments and explore a

simpler way of life.

The Monticello Railway Museum in Monticello,

Ill., restores train cars from days gone by, like the one

pictured above, the Southern 401.


Arcola, Arthur, Sullivan, TuscolaArcola, Arthur, Sullivan, TuscolaFor overnight lodging and information,

www.amishcountryofcentralil.com Toll Free: 877-368-4527

For overnight lodging and information,

www.amishcountryofcentralil.com Toll Free: 877-368-4527

Illinois

AmishInterpretive Center

Amish Museum, Tours &Meals in an Amish Home

Old Order Amish Museum Gift Shop & Book Store Meal in an Amish Home Amish Farm Tour Guided Countryside Tours Amish Home Tour Amish Woodworking Tour NEW Historic Wagon Ride

111 S. Locust St. Arcola, IL 61910

1-888-45-AMISHwww.amishcenter.com

Smithsonian InstitutionExhibition fromApril 24-June 7


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plentyoFoutdoorFun Along route 66CUBA

Cuba, Mo., known as the Gateway to

the Ozarks, is located on Historic Route 66

and Interstate 44 just 80 miles southwest of

St. Louis.

A rst stop for travelers to Cuba is the

visitor center, located at the I-44 overpass

at Exit 208. The center has a wealth ofinformation on shopping, dining and helpful

hints about what to see in the historic city.

Cuba is home to 12 colorful outdoor

murals, painted in honor of the citys 150th

anniversary. From Amelia Earhart to scenes

of fun on the river, the murals enhance the

business district along Route 66. Visit www.

cubamurals.com for more information.

Visitors to town can stop for a bite to

eat at Country Kitchen, which boasts a

fabulous weekend buffet. Buses and large

groups are welcome! For more details, call

573-885-9922.

Cuba has a one-of-a-kind attraction in the

Fanning US 66 Outpost and General Stores

huge rocking chair, now in the Guinness

Book of World Records. This amazing feat ofengineering stands 42 feet 4 inches tall. One

of the towns famous murals is painted on

the side of the Outpost, depicting a vintage

Route 66 scene. John Bland, who designed

the stores rocker, painted the mural.

Outpost owners Dan and Carolyn

Sanazaro have made the rocker available for

local fundraisers. On Aug. 1, the local re

department will sponsor a Lift to the Rocker.

They will use their bucket truck to lift people

to the rocker seat for photos. All proceeds will

benet the re department.

This summer, plan on visiting Cuba for

the Crawford County Fair, July 15-18, with

rides, livestock shows, bull riding and a host

of other attractions. Find out more about

Cuba online at www.cubamochamber.com,

and www.crawfordcountymohistory.org.

DEVILS ELBOWCanoeing, kayaking and camping are a

breeze in Pulaski County and the Devils

Elbow area, located right on the Big Piney

River. U.S. Missouri Route 66 Canoe Rental

can outt any group with canoes, tubes,

rafts, john boats and kayaks. The scenery is

spectacular, especially when viewed from the

river!

STEELVILLE

The quaint town of Steelville is located

just 90 minutes from St. Louis on three

major rivers: the Meramec, the Huzzah and

the Courtois. These great natural wonders

provide visitors with lots of fun on the river.

Bass River Resort is a great place to rent

a canoe, kayak, tube or raft for a lazy oatdown one of the rivers. They offer riverfront

campsites, RV hookups and a country store,

great for stocking up on refreshments. Visit

them at www.BassCanoeResort.com or call

1-800-393-3700.

River fun isnt all there is to do in Steelville,

however. There are antique and specialty

shops, restaurants, a winery and a whole

lot more. The Meramec Music Theatre has

prime country entertainment, with music,

comedy and fun for the whole family. Visit

www.misn.com/MMT for information on

the 2009 season.

ST. JAMES

Break away from the hectic pace of city

life in lovely St. James. Lost Creek GuestRanch offers fully outtted, air-conditioned

cabins right next door to beautiful Maramec

Spring Park in St. James. Enjoy a day of

oating, shing, antiquing and other outdoor

activities, then relax in the comfort of a

private Lost Creek guest cabin. Learn more

by calling 573-263-3890.


U p c o m i n g E v E n t s

crawford county fair July 15, 16, 17, 18 www.crawfordcountyfair.info

Cuba Fest Oct. 17 & 18 Narrated Trolley Tours of Murals on Saturday and Sunday

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HistOric uptOwn Business district alOng rOute 66

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VisitOr center at 1-44 OVerpass (exit 208) sHOps/dining/anitque Malls

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Canoeing/Floating Antiquing Trout Fishing

Biking Winery Tours Hiking

Locatedin HistoricsteeLviLLe, Missouri

Featuring the best in country, gospel,golden oldies, bluegrass music and comedy!

Call for reservations!

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May 16May 30June 6June 13June 20June 27July 4July 11July 18July 25July 31Aug. 1Aug. 8Aug. 15Aug. 21Aug. 22Aug. 29

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historic oldworld townswelcoMe visitorsHERMANN

In 1837, a scouting committee from the

German Settlement Society of Philadelphia

selected a site for a cultural refuge in Missouri.

The land, now known as Hermann, was

teeming with wild grapevines, and reminded

its founder, George Bayer, of his native Rhine

River region in Germany.Today, the area boasts a number of

notable wineries, museums, shops and

restaurants. Spring events begin in earnest in

May. May 2-3 is the Hermann Norton Wine

Trail. Follow the trail to six local wineries for

special cellar tastings and an in-depth look at

Norton, Americas true red wine. This event,

sponsored by the Hermann Wine Trail, is by

advance ticket purchase only. For more details

or tickets, visit www.hermannmo.info.

May 16-17 is Maifest, the towns annual

spring celebration. The event features winery

tours and tastings, live German music and

plenty of German food.

Stone Hill Winery will be taking part in all

of these spring events. With more than 160

years of rich winemaking heritage, Stone Hill

is an intriguing union of Old World history

and new world technology.

Using French-American hybrid grapes

such as Vidal, Chardonel and Vignoles,Stone Hill makes sophisticated wines that

compare favorably to popular varietals such as

Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Norton,

the pride of Stone Hill, has been dominating

national and international wine competitions,

proving that Missouri can produce a big, full-

bodied red of world-class stature.

EUREKA

Experience the historic town of Eureka,

Mo. Eurekas rst known inhabitants were

Shawnee Indians who settled on the banks of

the Meramec River. Even today artifacts can

Visitors to historic

Hermann enjoy

the picturesque

charm of

Missouris

Rhine Village.

be found as evidence of their past occupation

of the area.

In 2008, Eureka celebrated its

sesquicentennial, the 150th anniversary of

the founding of the town.

Today, antiques and specialty shops

are among the most popular attractions in

Eureka. Those shops are lled with antiques,

art, home decorations, collectibles and jewelry.

There are also many cafs and restaurants tochoose from to satisfy any appetite.

Some of the shops visitors return to again

and again include several on North Central

Avenue, like Dragony Designs, About the

Details and Wool Gatherings. Also on North

Central is Solid Rock Kaffee Haus and R.

Gardner Photography.

Find a treasure trove of antiques at

the popular Great Midwest Antique Mall,

located at 530 Workman Road. More antique

shopping is available at Wallach House

Antiques, 510 N. West Ave.; tucked inside

their space is The Faded Ros Wine Shop.

While in Eureka, visit Winding Brook

Estate, a 17-acre farm with elds of lavender

planted for public harvesting during blooming

season. Potted lavender plants are available inMay, and the farm will be hosting lavender

harvesting beginning June 12. For more

information, call 636-587-2329 or visit www.

lavender.windingbrookestate.com.

For more information on things to do and

see in Eureka, visit www.eurekachamber.

org or www.eurekamerchants.com; or call

636-938-6633.

WASHINGTON

Located just 50 miles west of St. Louis is

charming Washington, Mo. The town is theperfect place for a scenic day trip or weekend

getaway along the beautiful Missouri River.

Amtrak stops here too.

Washington is known for its quaint shops,

restaurants and art galleries. It annually hosts

events along the picturesque riverfront.

Pay them a visit the fourth Thursday of

every month, through September, for Sunset

on the Riverfront, with live music, great food

and drink. The event is free, and is held at

Rennick Riverfront Park.

Enjoy the Washington Fine Art Fair and

Winefest, Saturday, May 16, 10 a.m to 10

p.m. Enjoy fantastic art, delicious Missouri

wines, live music and good food and drink.

For more information, call 636-239-1743.

Find out more about Washington at www.washmo.org.

My 15, 16 &17I Hitoi DowtowWhigto, Mioui

at the Intersection of Main & Elm Streets

MajorSupporter

This unique festival brings artists andvintners together on the streets ofhistoric downtown Washington!

This celebration is the largestall-Missouri winery-tasting eventin the stateenjoy samplesrom Missouri's fnest wineries.

View the work of a jury's selectiono more than 40 fne artists and enjoycontinuous live entertainment.

The Art Fair is free. Admissionto the Wine Pavilion is $15 inadvance or $20 a the entrance andincludes a special commemorativewine glass.

Sunday brings the Spring Fest Car

Show at St. Francis Borgia Parish.For more inormation and

Amtrak schedules, call636-239-1743 or 888-7WASHMO

You can also fnd us on the web atwww.downtownwashmo.org

TIckeTs avaIlableDroege's Market & Schroeder Drug downtown locationThis event sponsored by Downtown Washington, Inc.

arT FaIrFri 5 p.m.8 p.m.

Sat 11 a.m.8 p.m.

Sun 11 a.m.5 p.m.

WIneFesTFri 5 p.m.10 p.m.

Sat 12 p.m.10 p.m.

Sun 12 p.m.5 p.m.

No Coolers No outside AlCohol No Pets

the shopsof eureka

Antiqs CafsSpcialty Shps Art

Shops are full of

spring & summer merchandise!

About the Details111 N. Cntral Av. 636.587.7200

Dragonfly Designs145 S. Cntral Av. 636.587.9750

The Faded RoseWine Shop

(insid th Wallach Hs)

510 N. Wst Av. 636.938.6633

Great MidwestAntique Mall

530 Wran Rd. 636.938.6760

R. Gardner Photography106 S. Cntral Av. Sit C636.938.4634

Solid Rock Kaffee Haus129 S. Cntral Av. 636.938.1175

Wallach House Antiques510 N. Wst Av. 636.938.6633

Wool Gatherings141 S. Cntral Av. 636.938.9908

eurekachamber.orgeurekamerchants.com

euRekA, mo 63025ForinFocall 636.938.6633

Beginning June 12June through August Wed.-Sat 9-4, Sun. 10-4

New for 2009!Lvd d pss/dsss svddly 6/12

Open in MayWed-Sun 10-4 to pamper momand grads with gifts of lavender.

Jo s fo xp o dlh hsss d sooh h ody d sol.Vs h qly hm Lvd Shopp o 100+y old fmhos fo ll oso fs, ms-hv hom/d ms d of os... lvd oo.

3 Wg Brook estt drv, erk Mssor636-587-2329 www.WindingBrookEstate.com

Summer Lavender BloomP u b L i c H a r V e S ti n g

&

The perfect Wine Country getaway

On the Missouri River just an hour west of St. Louis

HermannCome see why our 19th-century German village

was voted Missouris

most beautiful town.

Wineries B&Bs Historic District

800-932-8687 www.hermannmo.info

MayfestMay16-17


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