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Activities For All Ages This Spring In Quaint Missouri Towns KIMMSWICK Kimmswick, Mo., has been named one of the Top 100 Small Town Getaways by Midwest 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 overflowing with fresh strawberries and other strawberry delights. The Kimmswick Father’s Day Car Show,

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“Lunch with Mary”

Friday, May 15 • 10 a.m. • Enjoy lunch & dessert while Mary shares stories & recipes. Choose your favorite cookbook.

Anheuser Thursdays

sponsored by the Merchants of Kimmswick, will be held Sunday, June 21. Proceeds will support the Kimmswick Visitor Center. Kimmswick’s 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, “Paula’s 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 traditional, residential summer camp for kids ages 6-17, and all of Camp Lakewood’s programs reflect the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, 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.

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Enjoy lunch, dessert, admission to the Anheuser Estate and a shopping passport.

Mother-Daughter Day

May 2 • Shop, Lunch, Tea Party!

Mother’s Day Weekend

May 9 & 10 • Spend a relaxing day in Kimmswick lunching and shopping with mom! Make your reservations early! Call and make your reservations early!

www.theblueowl.com Tue. - Fri. 10 - 3 • Sat. & Sun. 10 - 5

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archery arts & crafts campfires climbing wall funyaks lake rope swing lake swimming mini-golf paddle boats rifle range sailing skeet shooting snorkeling trail rides trap shooting waterslide windsurfing ziplines and more!

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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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UPCOMING EVENTS: ❤ May 2 – Mother-Daughter Day Shop, Lunch and Tea Party ❤ May 9 & 10 – Mother’s Day Weekend ❤ May 16 – Girlfriend’s Day Lunch and Tea Party ❤ June 6 & 7 – Strawberry Festival Street merchants, food vendors, crafts, activites for adults & children.

❤ June 13 – Shop For The Cure ❤ June 21 – Father’s Day Car Show For more information call (636) 464-3128 or visit www.gokimmswick.com Take I-55 to Imperial/Main St.Exit 186, East to Hwy. 61-67, South to Hwy. K

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Enjoy Springtime In Missouri Wine Country

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AUGUSTA 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 weekend away 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/Defiance 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

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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 café 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 won’t 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 starts with a light breakfast, then takes guests on a shopping tour of Augusta, Defiance 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 JOEPPS!'!PVUEPPS!TFBUJOH River Valley at Sugar Creek Vineyards & Winery. Located along the Katy Trail on   7).% www.blumenhof.com WWW. MOUNTPLEASANT.COM Highway 94 near Defiance, this pictureperfect setting is a favorite gathering place for musical entertainment on the terrace. ! Through October, enjoy free music on D MOUNT PLEASANT WINERY KEN E Saturdays and Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m., and E WEBSTER-KIRKWOOD SOUTH COUNTY TIMES RY W Friday evenings, June, July and August, 7 to E V E 10 p.m. Picnic baskets with “goodies” are SIC U M 2.3125" x 3.75" 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

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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 finest wines from both California and Missouri. Visitors enter near the storied “Gray House” and meander through fields of Chambourcin and Vignoles grapes. After sampling Chandler Hill’s wines, fine 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 Missouri’s oldest German settlement. Blumenhof Vineyards & Winery is located in Dutzow on the historic Lewis and Clark Trail and Katy Trail. Featuring an allMissouri wine list, Blumenhof is the mostawarded 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.

There’s no better place to ring in spring than Chandler Hill. In a setting unlike any other, enjoy delectable food, enchanting gifts, outstanding music and some of the finest wines from Missouri and California. With scenery reminiscent of Napa Valley and Northern Italy, Chandler Hill is your magical getaway just minutes from St. Louis. Enjoy the area’s closest winery for fun and relaxing afternoons and evenings or for private parties, receptions and corporate events.

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Sat 2 - Michael & Elizabeth Duo 3:30-6:30pm Sun 3 - Sean Holland Band 1-4pm Fri 8 - Salt of the Earth 6:30-9:30pm Sat 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 Rufkahr 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

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Enjoy A Spectacular View of the Missouri River Valley. Musical entertainment on the terrace Saturdays & Sundays • April–October • 1–5 p.m. Friday Nights • June, July & August • 7-10 p.m. ~ No Cover Charge ~ PiCNiC Baskets aNd Coolers with Food always welCome. No beverages of aNy kiNd may be brought onto the winery grounds.

Monday - Thursday: 11am- 6pm (Restaurant open 11am - 2pm) Friday: 11am - 10pm Saturday: 11am - 9pm Sunday: 11am - 7pm Open late for special events and private parties. 596 Defiance Road Defiance, MO 63341 636.798.CORK (2675) www .C handler h ill V ineyards . Com

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OPEN EVERY DAY (636) 987-2400 Located along the Katy Trail on Hwy. 94 10 miles south of Hwy. 40 near Defiance www.sugarcreekwines.com

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Experience Unique Central Illinois Towns ARCOLA 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 is located 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. There’s 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 cornlike tasseled crop from which brooms are made and to the continuing manufacturing of brooms and broom-related products. The world’s only authentic Raggedy Ann and Andy museum on Main Street is managed by the granddaughter of Johnny Gruelle, who was the master illustrator and children’s 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 indefinitely. Arcola’s Illinois Amish Interpretive Center introduces visitors to Amish culture. The center will be hosting the “You, Me and the Fencepost Festival,” Saturday, May 2, in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution’s traveling exhibition, “Between Fences.” The

Horse-drawn buggies are a common sight in Illinois Amish country. The reflector on the back of the buggy reminds those in automobiles to take care and watch for slower moving traffic.

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festival features children’s 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 flowers and a flourishing herb garden. Visitors adore the guest rooms with original fine art and an elegant, legendary seven-course breakfast presented with flowers and fine 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 office at 1-800-886-5456 or visit www. arcolachamber.com.

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Arcola Chamber of Commerce 135 N. Oak Street • Arcola, IL 61910 • www.arcolachamber.com For lodging information, call 1-800-886-5456.

LITCHFIELD For those who are interested in a fasterpaced get-away than Old Order Amish country, Litchfield is the place to be this spring. Litchfield is approximately one hour from St. Louis off Interstate 55. The 6th Annual Classic Car Festival will be held June 26-28 in Litchfield. 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 Litchfield, don’t 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.cityoflitchfieldil.com.

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Friday, June 26 Classic Car Festival Rides & Food Band "Rock of Ages" 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 27 Classic Car Festival Rides & Food Big Foot 4x4 Display - Monster Truck will smash 4-8 cars at 1 p.m. Rt. 66 Cruise Double Feature Movie @ Route 66 Sky View Drive-In

Sunday, June 28 9 a.m. Church Service

Contact Denise Lueker, Tourism Coordinator at 1-866-733-5833 for more info or visit www.cityoflitchfieldil.com

Arcola, Illinois

2009 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Cowboy Camp Opening Day Spring Horse Farming Days Mother’s Day (free admission for Mothers) Coles County Regulators - Cowboy Shoot Outs Family Band Weekend Rendezvous Basket Festival Rockome’s Flea Market History of World War II Exhibit World War II Event Rockome’s Flea Market Pioneer Days Horse Pull @ 1 p.m. Wild West Days Rockome’s Flea Market Wild Life Encounters Bluegrass in the Gardens Festival Fall Rendezvous Rockome’s Flea Market Old-Time Car Show Rodeo Pumpkin Festival Fall Horse Plowing Days Wine & Cheese Festival Art on the Lawn Pumpkin Festival Rockome’s Flea Market Park Closing Day

May 1 - October 31 May 1 May 2 May 10 May 23 & 24 May 30 & 31 June 3 - 7 June 6 June 6 & 7 June 23 - 28 June 27 & 28 July 4 & 5 July 15 - 19 July 18 July 22 - 26 August 1 & 2 August 12 - 16 August 22 & 23 September 2 - 7 September 5 & 6 September 12 September 12 & 13 September 15 - 30 September 19 September 26 & 27 September 26 & 27 October 1 - 31 October 3 & 4 October 31

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

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Old Order Amish Share Way Of Life With Visiting Guests ARTHUR The town of Arthur is the heart of Illinois’ largest Amish community. It has been called one of the Midwest’s 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 Amish people, 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 firework “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, worldfamous sodas, malts, shakes and their own handmade drumsticks. Learn more about this unique shop at www.dicks-pharmacy. com. Vine Street is Arthur’s main business

street, home to a wide variety of shops. Visit the showroom at Wilson’s 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 and skill. The showroom is located north and west of downtown Arthur. The friendly staff at the newly remodeled Arthur’s Country Inn can’t 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 Arthur’s Country Inn while enjoying a relaxing, slow-paced visit to Arthur Amish country. Check them out at www. arthurscountryinn.com. Stop by Roselen’s Coffees & Delights, 1045 E. Columbia Street (Route 133), the one-andonly 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 delicious wrap, flat 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 flavors, or a cookie made by a local bakery. Helmuth Custom Cabinets has been in the custom cabinet business for 45 years,

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truly a family heritage of fine woodworking. Located just south of Arthur’s main business district, it is capable of supplying an entire kitchen, including countertops, appliances and fixtures, along with installation. They treat their customers like part of the family. Yoder’s Lamps, Antiques & Collectibles at 214 S. Vine Street is a lamp shop within an 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 flavors of fresh fudge and Fannie May Candy, along with a variety of gifts, candles, garden flags, jewelry and baskets. A designer is on duty every day and will make floral 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 find 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-ityourselfers! 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

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

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

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Helmuth Custom Kitchens, LLC. RR 1 Box 129 Arthur, IL 61911 1-888-543-4488 Showroom is located 1 mile south of Arthur

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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

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and accommodations, Tuscola is the ideal place to stay and play while discovering the rich historic and cultural treasures this area has to offer. 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, there’s 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, call 1-800-441-9111 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 Father’s Day Weekend, June 20-21, where moms and dads ride free when accompanied by their children. Monticello is located east of Springfield,

The Monticello Railway Museum in Monticello, Ill., restores train cars from days gone by, like the one pictured above, the “Southern 401.” 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 a population 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 country to visit Amish establishments and explore a simpler way of life.

Arcola, Arthur, Sullivan, Tuscola For overnight lodging and information, For overnight lodging and information, www.amishcountryofcentralil.com • Toll Free: 877-368-4527

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Plenty Of Outdoor Fun Along Route 66 CUBA 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 first stop for travelers to Cuba is the visitor center, located at the I-44 overpass at Exit 208. The center has a wealth of information 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 city’s 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 Store’s huge rocking chair, now in the Guinness Book of World Records. This amazing feat of engineering stands 42 feet 4 inches tall. One of the town’s famous murals is painted on the side of the Outpost, depicting a vintage Route 66 scene. John Bland, who designed the store’s rocker, painted the mural. Outpost owners Dan and Carolyn Sanazaro have made the rocker available for local fundraisers. On Aug. 1, the local fire

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 benefit the fire 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. DEVIL’S ELBOW Canoeing, kayaking and camping are a breeze in Pulaski County and the Devil’s Elbow area, located right on the Big Piney River. U.S. Missouri Route 66 Canoe Rental can outfit 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 float down 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 isn’t 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 Guest Ranch offers fully outfitted, air-conditioned cabins right next door to beautiful Maramec Spring Park in St. James. Enjoy a day of floating, fishing, antiquing and other outdoor activities, then relax in the comfort of a private Lost Creek guest cabin. Learn more by calling 573-263-3890.

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Day Trips & Mini-Vacations

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April 24 - 30, 2009

Historic Old World Towns Welcome Visitors HERMANN 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, America’s 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 town’s annual spring celebration. The event features winery tours and tastings, live German music and

Visitors to historic Hermann enjoy the picturesque charm of Missouri’s “Rhine Village.”

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, fullbodied red of world-class stature. EUREKA Experience the historic town of Eureka, Mo. Eureka’s first known inhabitants were Shawnee Indians who settled on the banks of the Meramec River. Even today artifacts can

Hermann The perfect Wine Country getaway

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century German village was voted Missouri’s most beautiful town.

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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 filled with antiques, art, home decorations, collectibles and jewelry. There are also many cafés and restaurants to choose from to satisfy any appetite. Some of the shops visitors return to again and again include several on North Central Avenue, like Dragonfly 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 Rosé Wine Shop. While in Eureka, visit Winding Brook Estate, a 17-acre farm with fields of lavender planted for public harvesting during blooming season. Potted lavender plants are available in May, 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 the perfect 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.

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Wed-Sun 10-4 to pamper mom and grads with gifts of lavender. Join us for an experience to delight the senses and soothe the body and soul. Visit the uniquely charming Lavender Shoppe in our 100+ year old farmhouse for all occasion gifts, must-have home/ garden items and of course... lavender too. 3 Winding Brook estate drive, eureka Missouri 636-587-2329 • www.WindingBrookEstate.com

This unique festival brings artists and vintners together on the streets of historic downtown Washington! • This celebration is the largest all-Missouri winery-tasting event in the state–enjoy samples from Missouri's finest wineries. • View the work of a jury's selection of more than 40 fine artists and enjoy continuous live entertainment. • The Art Fair is free. Admission to the Wine Pavilion is $15 in advance or $20 a the entrance and includes a special commemorative wine glass. • Sunday brings the Spring Fest Car Show at St. Francis Borgia Parish. For more information and Amtrak schedules, call 636-239-1743 or 888-7WASHMO You can also find us on the web at

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