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Amish Country In Illinois
Blends Past With Present
Fall brings the change
of seasons and an array ofreasons to discover Illinois
Amish Country.In the heart of Amish Country is
Arthur, Ill., which has the motto, youre
a stranger only once, located 10 miles
west of Interstate 57.
Arthur, as well as Arcola, Tuscolaand Sullivan are home to about 4,500
conservative, rural Amish who strive
to be not conformed to this world.
Since 1865, when three Pennsylvania
Mennonite families first settled in the
area, it has become known simply asAmish Country.
There, horse-drawn buggies are nearly
as common as automobiles on the roads
of Central Illinois. Their presence,combined with their more progressiveEnglish neighbors, create a haven for
tourism an intriguing cultural blend of
the old and new.
Arthurs vibrant shopping district
boasts many Amish-owned or operatedshops selling antiques, Amish quilts,
Nestled on the banks of
the Mississippi River, Quin-
cy, Ill., is a gem of a river
town steeped in history, hos-pitality, natural beauty and
known for the best architec-
ture outside of Chicago.
Summer and fall wel-come much-anticipated riverfront festi-
vals, with pit masters competing at Smokeon the River BBQ Fest, and the Great Riv-
er Grape Escape hosting 12 Illinois winer-
ies, paired with local chefs tastings. The
Quincy area itself boasts six wineries some
dating to 1857. They have partnered tocreate the Mississippi Valley Wine Trail.
Nearby Historic Washington Park,
home of the 1858 Lincoln-Douglas De-
bate, is surrounded by wine and martini
bars, micro-breweries, and fresh eateries.
The area is also home central to Midsum-mer Arts Faire and blues concerts.
To salute Quincys German roots,
Oktoberfest commandeers the streets
of the Dick Brothers Brewery in the
Calftown District.
Since Quincy has 3,664 buildings onthe National Register, the self-guided
Architectural Driving Tour is a must.
Check out the Local Fix Culinary
Guide for details on 70 restaurants, in-
cluding loose-meat sandwiches approved
by Food Networks Alton Brown, andmile-high meringue pies at Mikes Diner.
For complimentary guides, visit
seequincy.com or call 800-978-4748.
Quincy, Ill.: Gem Of A River Town
fudge, cheese, handcrafted clothes,custom cabinetry, home furnishings,fabric, Martin guitars, unique gifts and
more. Browse the country shops and
visit with shopkeepers to learn more
about their lifestyle. Most Amish-owned
businesses are closed on Sundays.At mealtime, locally-owned eateries
serve lovingly prepared comfort food
no chain restaurants in Arthur. For a
special treat, stop by Dicks Pharmacy at
118 S. Vine, an old-fashioned drugstore
with a soda fountain which servesmilk shakes, malts and homemade
drumsticks.
In addition to shopping and food
delights, Arthur hosts lots of events. Its
all about cheese at the annual AmishCountry Cheese Festival over Labor
cont. p. 10
Metropolis, Ill., locatedat Exit 37 on Interstate 24 atthe southernmost tip of Illi-nois, is the official home ofSuperman. The town proud-ly honors its favorite son
with a 15-foot bronze statuein the middle of Superman
Square. In addition, a statue of actressNoel Neil, posed as Lois Lane, stands justtwo blocks down the street.
Metropolis is also home to Illinois firststate park Fort Massac State Park, whichoverlooks the Ohio River. The park offers
a variety of outdoor experiences, such ashiking, camping or boating and fishing.While at Fort Massac, take a historical
journey at the replica of the 1802 fort that
protected French, British and Americantroops. The fort contains barracks, blockhouses, officers quarters, stockade and afraise fence. The site also has the archaeo-logical outline of the 1757 French fort.
History will come alive at the fort onOct. 18 and 19, beginning at 10 a.m., atthe Fort Massac Encampment. See whatlife was like in the 1700s and early 1800s.The event will feature live music, food andactivities, plus historical re-enactors andskilled craftspeople who will demonstratethe skills and lifestyles of early residents.
For those who enjoy gaming, Harrahs
Metropolis Casino & Hotel might be a win-ning experience.For more information, visit www.
metropolistourism.com.
Metropolis:History & Superman
A park overlooks The Quincy Bridge whichspans the Mississippi River at Quincy, Ill.
courtesy Quincy Area CVB
Horse-drawn buggies & automobilesare a common sight along roadways
Horse-drawn buggies are common inArthur, Ill.
photo by Diana Linsley
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ILLINOIS AMISH COUNTRYWe offer lots of reasons to visit yet this year ...
Just a couple of hours away! September and October bring
Cheese, Cornshocks, fall colors,
Pumpkins, Barbecue,
Antique Shows
and many More Activities
to Amish Country
- Arthur, IL -
Visit the Arthur Amish Country Shops.
Country grocery stores, quilt and
fabric shops, bakeries, fall produce,
orchards and fruitstands,
woodworking shops and more.
Our Country Shopsare unique opportunies to interact directly
with Amish shopkeepers and nd special treasures to take home.
Downtown Arthur shops are ready for the fall season! Anques, gis, Amish quilts, fresh
fudge, cheese and baked goods, local cras, sewing noons and fabric, Marn guitars, an old
fashioned soda fountain, Arthur Amish furniture and much more!
www.IllinoisAmishCountry.comfor event dates and addional up to the minute details.
Arthur-Amish Country Welcome Center106 E. Progress, Arthur, IL 61911
www.ArthurFesvals.com 1-800-722-6474
Take I-70 East to Engham, then take I-57 North to Exit 203
Arcola, and then le (West) on State Route 133 nine miles to Arthur
...the Heart of Illinois Amish Country
Labor Day weekend Amish Country Cheese Festival - Mid September Bob Galloway Bicycle Tour
September thru October The Great Pumpkin Patch -
Early October Central Illinois Bragging Rights KCBS BBQ - Late October Haiti Benefit Auction -
Early November Gathering-On-The-Prairie Primitive Antiques Show
Mid November Amish Country Christmas Kickoff Weekend and Lighted Holiday Parade
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Day weekend. The three-day event, held
Saturday through Monday, features
a parade, food, games, crafts, kids
activities, a tractor pull, entertainment,and, of course, lots of cheese! Two,
300-pound wheels of fresh cheddar will
be sliced and served to festivalgoers. For
details, visit www.ArthurCheeseFestival.com.
On the third Saturday in September,
Arthur hosts the Bob Galloway Memorial
Bicycle Tour with over 600 biking
enthusiasts. The tour consists of a family-
friendly 10-mile loop plus 25, 50 or 100mile loops.
In October, top quality competition
barbecue teams (65 teams last year)
from the Midwest gather in Arthur to
compete for the Bragging Rights of
Central Illinois BBQ. This years contestwill be held Oct. 11 and 12. On Oct.
11, hundreds of musicians will perform
all over downtown Arthur in groups of
two to 20 at the Chet Kingery Memorial
Bluegrass Jam.For all Arthur events, visit www.
arthurfestivals.com.
Tuscola
Tuscola makes a point of working
hard to provide a community large
enough to offer world-class golf, eclecticartisan collectives, antique treasures and
name-brand shopping, yet maintains a
warm, small-town charm.
At the Tanger Outlet Center, shopperswill find a big-city shopping experiencewithout the big-city hassle. Theyll find
brand-name items at great prices from
Coach to JCrew to UnderArmor and
Chicos. On Sept. 12-14, the center will
host the annual Broomcorn Festival.Downtown Tuscola boasts specialty
shops and the Vault Arts Collective,
an eclectic collection of over 40 artists
showcasing and selling their works.
Golfers are invited to the Ironhorse
Golf Club, an 18-hole championshipcourse rated 4.5/5 stars by Golf Digest
magazine.
For accommodations, Tuscola offers
options, such as the Simple Pleasures
Bed & Breakfast and several hotels intown.
Illinois Amish Countryfrom page 8With the annual Cor-
vette Funfest at Mid Amer-ica Motorworks and Eff-
ingham Musicfest, fall is a
great time to take a drive
to Effingham, Ill.
The town, about 100
miles from St. Louis, iseasy to find. When traveling down Inter-
state 70 at Interstate 57, look for giant
gleaming white Cross at the Crossroads.
Corvette Funfest returns on Sept. 18-21 at Mid America Motorworks, locatedat 17082 N. U.S. Highway 45. This years
Funfest pays tribute to the men and wom-
en who have served and are still serving
this country. Vets and Vettes will cele-
brate Americas Armed Forces and Amer-icas sports car.
Car enthusiasts will revel in a weekend
full of events at the worlds largest Corvette
party. It will include a Fun Run Road
Tour, downtown party, expert seminars, a
charity event, Niemergs chicken dinners,Saturday night concert and more. For all
the details, visit www.corvettefunfest.com.
Mid America Motorworks is also
home to My Garage Museum. Visitors
can see rare and one-off Corvettes andair-cooled Volkswagens from the pri-
vate Yager family collection. Mike Yager
founded Mid America in 1976. The mu-
seum also boasts thousands of automo-tive collectibles and memorabilia from
cars to neon signs and gas pumps. The
free museum is open seven days a week.
On Sept. 27, Mid America Motor-
works will be the site of the Effingham
Music Fest. Headlining the festival willbe country artist Joe Nichols from 9 to 10
p.m. with country singer/songwriter Phil
Vassar from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Also perform-
ing will be Drew Baldridge and the MattPoss Band. Doors open at 3 p.m. Ticketsare $35 (bring lawn chairs or blankets) or
$115 VIP admission. For more informa-
tion, visit effinghammusicfest.com.
Effingham Is Place For Car
Enthusiasts, Music Lovers
Funfest returnsto Mid AmericaMotorworksSept. 18-21.
photo courtesyMid America
Motorworks
Monticello is home ofthe all-volunteer Monticel-lo Railway Museum. Themuseum is open Saturdaysand Sundays, May throughOctober. It also offersnumerous special eventsthroughout the year.
Railroad Days will be featured on Sept.20 and 21. Guests can ride vintage passen-ger and freight trains on the former IllinoisCentral and Illinois Terminal trackage.
Ride A Train InMonticello
Tuscola is aquaint, rural
community, yetoffers an array ofdiverse offerings
from world-classgolf to name-
brand shopping.
photo courtesy
Tuscola Tourism
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Two Indiana towns, Co-
rydon in Harrison Countyand New Harmony, are
a testament to the hid-
den treasures to be found
along interstate highways.About two hours east
of St. Louis along Interstate 64, lies theone-of-a-kind village of New Harmony.
Travel another hour- and a-half east past
the Hoosier National Forest toward Louis-
ville, Ky., to Corydon.
New Harmony
Along the banks of the Wabash River,
New Harmony was once the home of two
social experiments, During the early part
of the 19th century, the village was found-
ed as one of two attempts to establishUtopian communities by the Harmonie
Society, a group of Separatists from the
German Lutheran Church. Led by Johann
Georg Rapp, they left their first Americanhome in Pennsylvania, and established acommunity on the Indiana frontier.
These devout Germans achieved eco-
nomic success and the community be-
came recognized as the wonder of the
west. Slightly more than a decade lat-er, however, they sold the town and sur-
rounding lands to Robert Owen, a Welsh-
born industrialist and philosopher.
Owens ambition was to create a per-
fect society through free education and
the abolition of social classes and per-sonal wealth. He encouraged world-re-
nowned scientists and educators to settle
in New Harmony. With the help of his
partner, William Maclure of the Academy
of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia, thiscommunity introduced educational and
social reforms to America.
Now celebrating its bicentennial, New
Harmony has become known for its gar-
dens, sculptures, art galleries, restored his-
toric buildings and public spaces designedfor quiet contemplation and spiritual re-
newal. The town boasts 12 buildings from
the early 19th century and 20 buildings
from the mid-19th century, including a
museum, library, gallery and opera house.The annual German Festival, KUNST-
FEST, honors the towns founding fathers.
This year it will be on Sept. 20 and 21 with
music, over 150 arts and crafts booths,
German food, wagon rides, 19th-centurycraft demonstrators and more.
For overnight visits, accommodations
range from an upscale, modern inn to
historic guest houses and intimate bed
and breakfasts. Camping sites and rustic
cabins can be reserved at the nearby Har-monie State Park.
Guided tours to historic sites in New
Harmony begin at the Atheneum Visitors
Center at the west end of North Street.
Historic Corydon
Historic Corydon is a small town with
lots to see and do.Go underground at area caves. At In-
diana Caverns see prehistoric bones and
take an underground boat ride. Visit
Squire Boone Caverns and admire forma-
tions millions of years in the making and
an underground waterfall. At MarengoCave see the Crystal Palace, the Dripstone
Trail or do The Crawl.
Outdoor enthusiasts can soar through
the treetops, run through a 12-acre corn
maze, hike the trails, fish, play golf or
much more at area parks. OBannonWoods State Park features an aquatic cen-
ter, nature center, Haypress demonstra-
tions, pioneer village, modern and horse-
mens campgrounds.
Relax with a glass of wine at one of fivewineries: Turtle Run Winery, which was
just named the Indiana Farm Winery of
the Year for 2014; Scout Mountain Win-
ery; Best Vineyards; Indian Creek Winery;
or Quibble Hill Winery.
For an indoor adventure, spend the dayat Horseshoe Southern Indiana Hotel and
Casino gaming, shopping, taking in a show
or dining at one of the many eateries.
For history lovers, get to know the rich
history of Indianas first state capitol, His-toric Corydon. Visit the Battle of Coryd-
on Civil War Museum. Tour the first state
Capitol, Governor Hendricks Headquar-
ters and the Constitution Elm. See Leora
Brown School, one of the nations oldeststanding early African-American school-
houses. A short drive away is Indianas
only Civil War Battlefield, where the Bat-
tle of Corydon took place July 9, 1863.
Visitors will find diverse
accommodations for overnight stays.Go to www.thisisindiana.org for more
information.
Create Memories In IndianaTake I-64 To New Harmony, Corydon
Rock of Ages in Squire Boone Cavernsphoto courtesy Harrison County CVB
Railroad DaysSept. 20 21
Steam and Diesel poweredpassenger and freight trains
Work train with pile driver
All-caboose train
Motorcar rides
Display cars open for viewing
Visit the locomotive and car shops
Bounce pit and kid-propelled Hodgecars for youngsters
All-day ticket allows visitorsto ride as much as they want
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Food tent on the grounds
Get tickets on-line, at the museum
or at the museums MonticelloWabash depot downtown
TRAINRIDES!
Rain or Shine!
Sat. & Sun.May Oct.Exhibit Cars
Gift Shop
Picnic Sites
EXpeRIeNCE OUR UToPIAInspiring public spaces, first-class lodging & dining, unique
shops & galleries, family festivals and year-roundperforming arts.
An easy 2-hour drive from St. Louis, New Harmony is a
place like no other. Come see why this historic community
gets rave reviews from the Chicago Tribune, Midwest
Living Magazine, USA Today and many others.
Visit www.newharmony.biz to plan your trip.
I-64 East from St. Louis to Exit 4 (first exit after entering Indiana)
one adventure at a time is closer than you think.
EXPLOREour caverns and
parks.SOARthrough tree tops
orPOURa glass
of locally made wine.
Go to thisisindiana.org/stlouisto startplanning your getaway.
Just 3 and a half hours east of St. Louis.
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The Meramec River beckons outdoor
lovers to take a respite from the late sum-
mer heat without lengthy trips in the car.
Since the Meramec River cuts a path
through Cuba and neighboring Steel-ville, set aside some time after kayaking
and canoes to see what these small towns
have to offer.
Cuba is located 80 miles southwest ofSt. Louis on Interstate 44, about halfwaybetween Eureka and Rolla.
Cuba, The Rte 66 Mural City, fea-
tures numerous attractions in its own
right. The small town boasts 12 colorful,
outdoor murals, a history museum, a vet-erans memorial and the Guinness world
records largest rocking chair. The citys
business district, along the old Route 66,
has shops, dining and antique malls.
Cuba plays host to numerous events
throughout the year. This fall, on Sept.20, the historic uptown area will be the
site of the Lions Club Cruise featuring
cars on display plus a barbecue.
On Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 18 and
19, the Rt. 66 Cuba Fest Fall Festival willbe held. It will feature family fun with
crafts, music, trolley tours, apple-butter
making, food, a 5K race and more.
Steelville
Steelville is situated on three rivers:the Meramec, the Huzzah and the Cour-
tois. These provide lots of fun on the wa-
ter, from fishing to floating.
Steelville is also home of the MeramecMusic Theatre, which brings many well-known musical acts to the area, rang-
ing from country to oldies, patriotic to
Christmas shows, plus professional gos-
pel and bluegrass groups. This falls line-
up includes Larry Gatlin and the GatlinBrothers on Oct. 19; a Patriot Show on
Nov. 8 with Lee Greenwood, and the Oak
Ridge Boys Christmas Show on Dec. 13.
For lodging in Steelville, Kickn K
Farmhouse & Arena offers two vacation
rental homes an 1899 farmhouse whichsleeps up to 10 and the new Sunrise Cab-
in. It is located on a 400-acre farm over-
looking the Meramec River in a private
country setting. Sit back and take in the
scenery, explore or take a swim in the riv-er.
Outdoor Fun, Music & More
Down I-44 To Cuba, Steelville
The mural ofAmelia Earhart
is one of 12
outdoor muralsin Cuba.
Fall is the perfect time to discov-
er this part of the state with its
rolling hills, beautiful country-
side, quaint German towns,plus award-winning wines.
Missouri has been noted for
its wines as far back as the Civil War.
Towns such as Augusta, Defiance, Dutzowand Washington are among the small-towns of
Missouri Wine Country, a scenic 50-mile swathstraddling the Missouri River.
Wineries along the picturesque Missouri
Weinstrasse (scenic Highway 94 wine road) re-
main top producers, garnering critical acclaim.
But they also attract tourists, who enjoy samplinglocally-manufactured vintages, touring wineries,
strolling through historic districts and browsing
the shops.
Augusta
Augusta boasts the first recognized wine dis-trict in the United States. Just 30 minutes west of
St. Louis, Augusta and the surrounding area is
also home to picturesque farms, lush vineyards,
breathtaking scenery, as well as antique shops,small boutiques, restaurants, unique historicalsites and bed and breakfast inns.
One of Augustas newest wineries is fami-
ly-owned Noboleis Vineyards (www.noboleis-
vineyards.com), and one of its oldest, Montelle
Winery (www.montelle.com). Savor these winer-ies breathtaking views and extraordinary wines.
On Sept. 19 and 20, travel the Harvest Road
to the annual Harvest Festival. Help celebrate
the artists, the artisans, the wine and the life in
Augustas Wine Country. For a schedule of all
the events, visit www.augusta-chamber.org.For the Christmas, 1,500 luminaries will wel-
come visitors to the 32nd Annual Christmas
Walk on Fridays, Dec. 5 and 12, 5 to 10 p.m. Be-
gin the season with horse-drawn carriage rides,
Christmas caroling, shopping, food and more.
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Lions Club Cruise In: September 20
Rt 66 Cuba Fest Fall Festival: Saturday, October 18
and Sunday, October 19
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DEUTSCH COUNTRYDAYSOb 18 & 19, 2014
Historic Luxenhaus Farm
33rd Annual Living History Weekend
2.5 miles NE of Marthasville, MO
Discounted Advanced Tickets Online
www.deutschcountrydays.org
Tasting Room & Gift Shop Open Dailyat Highway 94 in Dutzow, Missouri
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SUN 8/31 SOUL CITY(motown/r&b) 2-5
MON 9/1 STEVE LESLIE(rock) 2-5
FRI 9/5 JIM McCLAREN(blues/rock) 5-8
SAT 9/6 MICHAEL SCHAERER(rock) 12-3
THE TALL POPPIES(rock/pop) 5-8
SUN 9/7 MOJO SYNDROME(blues) 2-5
FRI 9/12 DAN SPROAT(classic rock/country)
5-8SAT 9/13 STEVE HUNT(rock) 12-3
DICK & JANE(rock) 5-8
SUN 9/14 AUGUSTA BOTTOMS CONSORT(electric quartet)2-5
FRI 9/19 STUART JOHNSON(jazz) 5-8
SAT 9/20 MARISSA HARMS(contemporary pop/country)12-3
SCHMITTS & GRINS(country/rock) 5-8
SUN 9/21 GARY SLUHAN(parrot-head) 2-5
FRI 9/26 ED BELLING(contemporary pop) 5-8
SAT 9/27 GREG SILSBY(blues/folk/bluegrass) 12-3
SAMBA BOM(Brazilian dance band) 5-8
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Defiance
Sugar Creek Vineyards and Win-
ery (www.sugarcreekwines.com)
calls the small town of Defiancehome. On Saturday and Sunday
afternoons through October, relax
with a glass of wine and listen to
live music.Defiance was once home to Dan-
iel Boone, who spent his final yearsin a stately, four-story limestone
house overlooking Femme Osage
Creek. Boonesfield Village, which
is open to the public, features that house and
over a dozen relocated and restored 19th-cen-tury buildings. For details, call 636-798-2005
or visit www.lindenwood.edu/boone.
Dutzow
Music also fills the air at Blumenhof Win-
ery on South Highway 94 on Saturdays andSundays. With its architecture and ambiance,
the winerys German heritage is evident. It is
located in the historic village of Dutzow, Mis-
souris oldest German settlement, which wasfounded in 1832. For more details, visit www.blumenhof.com.
Marthasville
Folkways and skills of the early Germans
in Missouri will be brought back to life atDeutsch Country Days on Oct. 18 and 19.
This German Living Historic Festival will be
held at the restored Luxenhaus Farm, located
2.5 miles northeast of Marthasville. Step back
in time with a Civil War re-enactment, musi-
cians, food, barn animals, demonstrationsand more. For more information or advance
tickets, visit www.deutschcountrydays.org.
Washington
Washington, billed as Heart of WineCountry, is less than an hours drive from
St. Louis on Highway 100 from I-44. Visit the
historic river town for
shopping, dining or
sightseeing.
Founded in 1833,many of the towns
historic structures
remain today. Henry
Ribbe and his son An-ton helped put Wash-
ington on the mapas the Corncob Pipe
Capital of the World
when they began mak-
ing corncob pipes in 1869.
Fall is the perfect time to experience Wash-ington at its annual Fall Festival of Arts and
Crafts at Main and Elm streets, Sept. 27 and
28. This is one of the town myriad events it
hosts throughout the year. For more informa-
tion, visit www.washmo.org.
Eureka
On the way to or from Missouri Wine
Country, stop in Eureka at Winding Brook Es-
tate. At the 17-acre lavender farm, visitors candelight their senses among the fragrant fieldsof lavender, enjoy lunch and workshops.
The estate is open through December,
Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For details on these and other events, visit
www.Windingbrookestate.com.
A family-owned business since 1978, Cedar
Creek, located off Highway 100 in New Hav-
en has facilities perfect for family getaways or
business retreats.Guests can relax by the pool, fish on Ce-
dar Creeks seven-acre lake, test skills on the
tennis court, practice swing on the new nine-
hole executive golf course or enjoy the simple
beauty of the Blue Bird Hiking Trail.For more information, visit www.cedar-
creekcenter.com or call 573-237-3672.
nty Of Missouri Wine Country
Retreat To New Haven
Kirkwood toWashington...Twice Daily!
For more information: 1-888-7WASHMOwww.washmo.org
636-239-1743 or email: [email protected]
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SaturdaysFarmers Market 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
September 11Music at the Market
September 18Thirsty ThursdaySeptember 26
Annual Chili Cook-OffSeptember 25
Sunset on the RiverfrontSeptember 27-28
Annual Fall Festival of Arts & CraftsOctober 9
Music at the MarketOctober 16
Murder Mystery DinnerOctober 25
Pumpkin PaloozaNovember 6
Thirsty ThursdayNovember 21-23
Holiday Shopping Open HouseNovember 28
Black Friday andHoliday Parade of Lights
November 29Small Business Saturday
December 1Olde Fashioned Christmas
December 6, 13, 20Santa at the Farmers Market
December 14Holiday House Tour
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EVENTS
A one-of-a-kind venue justa few miles from Hermann,Cedar Creek in New Haven
invites you toEat, Meet, Stay & Play!
1401 Olive RoadNew Haven, MO 63068
Reservations: 855-778-7222
W W W . V I S I T
C E D A R C R E E K. C O M
OPEN EVERY DAY
(636)987-2400Located along the Katy Trail on Hwy. 9410 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.
~ No Cover Charge ~
PICNIC BASKETS AND COOLERS WITH FOOD ALWAYS WELCOME.No beverages of ANY KIND may be brought onto the winery grounds.
Check out our website for entertainment schedule
~Indoor Seating Available~
Perfect Wines for a Perfect Setting
NOWACCEPTINGBOOKINGS
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specialty stores,
such as Mississip-pi Mud Gallery &
Gifts. The popularBlue Owl Restau-
rant is worth the
drive and known
for its comfort food
specialties and itslarge selection of
mouth-watering
pies.
For a fall treat,
Apple Butter
Festival Kimms-wick, held Oct. 25
and 26, is the small
towns largest cel-
ebration. Nearly100,000 visitors willstroll through the streets lined with 500
to 600 food, drink and craft vendors. Also
enjoy lots of live entertainment through-
out the town, including Bluegrass and
dulcimer music in the park throughouteach day.
Barnhart
Also a short drive down I-55 is Barn-
hart. Just west of the town off Highway 21
is Persimmon Ridge Vineyards. Stop by tosavor its wine in an outdoor setting, locat-
ed just off Highway 21, 25 minutes from
downtown St. Louis. The winery features
live music on Saturdays and Sunday, 2 to 5
p.m. and is open year round.
Ste. Genevieve
Step back into the world of Americas
oldest French Colonial village. Estab-
lished on the west bank of the Mississip-
pi River, the village of Ste. Genevieve wassettled in the late 1740s about two miles
south of its present location.
Much of the towns charm and ambi-
ance is due to the remarkable preserva-
tion of the original Colonial settlement.Its narrow streets and fenced gardens
surround some of the most significant
18th-century architecture in the nation.
Visitors are invited to discover this small
town by touring internationally-recog-
nized historic homes, shopping unique
specialty stores and browsing art galleries,
tasting wines and savoring the local cui-sine.
A number of Ste. Genevieves historic
homes are open for tours, including the
Bolduc House Museum. The 1785 Louis
Bolduc Historic House is regarded as the
first most authentically restored Creolehouse in the nation.
To celebrate its history, the small town
hosts numerous events throughout the
year.
Following the European tradition ofcapturing the atmosphere of the out-
doors, contemporary artists are invited
to Plein Air Art Event, Art Show and Sale,
Sept. 24-28. Highlights include multiple
paint outs and competitions, prizes, social
events, plus a show and sale.Rural Heritage Day on Oct. 25, 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m., is a celebration dedicated to
the hard-working forefathers and fore-
mothers of Ste. Genevieve. Come see how
it used to be done, whether its farming,cooking, spinning, wood carving, garden-
ing, or good old-fashioned games. Watch
French, German History Lessons Down I-55
Take a drive down Interstate 55 for
unique opportunities to experience Mis-souris rich French and German history,
while enjoying the hospitality of Kimms-wick, St. Genevieve and Perry County.
Kimmswick
Brunswick, Germany, native Theo-
dore Kimm founded the small town ofKimmswick in 1859 along the banks of
the mighty Mississippi River. Located
just 25 miles south of St. Louis, this small
town features over 25 quaint craft and
Kimmswicks AppleButter Festival is the
towns largest event.
The 1785 Louis Bolduc Historic Houseis regarded as the first most authenticallyrestored Creole house in the Nation.
photo by Diana Linsley
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Kimmswick, Ste. Genevieve &Perry County share early
pioneer spirit at fall festivals
Saxon Lutheran MemorialFrohna, MO... just 90 minutes south of St. Louis 573-824-5404saxonlutheranmemorial.org [email protected]
Listed on National
Registry of HistoricalPlaces
Visit us on Facebook
ANNUAL FALL FESTIVALA Walk In History Book
Saturday , October 11 , 9a m4p m
Live Demonstrations from 1800s Handmade Crafts German FoodMusical Entertainment Apple Butter Cooking Blacksmithing
Bread Baking Petting the Animals Attendance Prizes Horse & Buggy Rides and more... FREE
EVENT
The National Shrine ofOur Lady of the
Miraculous Medal
Call for Tours and Gift Shop hours1811 West Saint Joseph Street Perryville, Missouri 63775-1598
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GIRLS WEEKENDfor Eight
$59 EACH
Whole House Rental
Local Winery Shuttle
Saturday Night ~Appetizer, Dinner & Dessert
Sunday ~ Gourmet Breakfast
Optional: Friday Night Stayadditional $32 each
(includes breakfast Saturday morning)
Call (573)547-9900
ONLY 25 MINUTES FROM THE ST. LOUIS ARCH IN BARNHART, MO
7272 Sheppard Dr. | www.persimmonridgewinery.com | 314-488-7940
Live Music every Saturdayand Sunday from 2-5 p.m.
Sample our Missouri wines
Dates are available for
Weddings and Special Events
Open Year RoundFriday, Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
visit our website for a schedule of special eventsand Friday and Saturday night music schedule
www.persimmonridgewinery.com
Call about our Murder Mystery Dinner Trip
Rides Every Saturday at 1 p.m.
through DECEMBERSpecial Rides:
Train Robbers Chocolate ExpressUSO Veterans Train Halloween Express
Santa Express
For Information And Reservations Call
1-573-243-1688or visit www.slimrr.com
Iron Mountain RailroadJackson,MO
Hwy. 25 & 61 off I-55, Exit 9990 minutes south of St. Louis
6050 2nd St. Kimmswick636-464-3360
www.mississippimudgallery.com
Fresh Looks for Fall
Upcoming Eventsb
Girlfriends DaySept. 6th & 7thShopping Passport, Lunch at Blue Owl,Tea Party w/Blue Owl Dessert s and Prizes.
bALS5k Run/WalkSept. 6thRegister at www.5Kimmswick.com
bPOW MIAVeterans Ceremony
September 20thLaying of the Wreath 10 a.m.
bWitches Night OutOct. 11thTickets available at Kimmswick VisitorCenter or gokimmswick.com
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Apple Butter FestivalOct. 25th & 26th
More information call: 636-464-6464www.gokimmswick.com
I-55 to Imperial/Main Street Exit 186East to Hwy 61-67, South to Hwy K
www.theblueowl.com
Tue. - Fri. 10 - 3 Sat. & Sun. 10 - 5
(636)464-3128
The
Blue OwlRestaurant & Bakery
In Historic Kimmswick
5Kimmswick
Run/WalkSept. 6 at 8 a.m.
To benefit ALS & Nancy Ratliff Medical Fundregister at www.5Kimmswick.com
Home of the FamousCaramel Apple Pecan Pie
As featured on the Food Network,Oprah Magazine, The Today Show,
Travel Channels Pie Paradise
Voted Best Pie in the Midwest
Midwest Traveler Magazine AAA, July 2014
Voted Best Pies in Missouri
Rural Magazine 2014
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Discover Ste. Genevieve Wine Country!Each of the 6 distinctive wineries along the
Route du Vin Wine Trail offers a unique wine experience.Spend the weekend, or spend the afternoon.
Taste, see, & learn on the R oute du Vin!
www.RDVwinetrail.com
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Upcoming Events&Festivals
SEPTEMBER24 THRU28Plein Air Art Event, Art Show & Sale
SEPTEMBER27Ste. Genevieve History Conference
SEPTEMBER28BackStoppers Bike & Badge Rally
OCTOBER18
Boo! Silliage at the Bolduc House
OCTOBER25Rural Heritage Days
OCTOBER25Dja vu Spirit Reunion
NOVEMBER15AND16Route du Vin Wine Diva Weekend
NOVEMBER22Cookie Crumb Trail
DECEMBER5, 6 AND7Holiday Christmas Festival
DECEMBER6 THRU31Vieux Noel in Lights
DECEMBER7Le Reveillon at Felix Valle SHS
DECEMBER6AND7Holiday Art Show & Sale
DECEMBER31La Guignolee Watch Party at the
Boulduc House
RECURRINGEVENT4th Friday Art Walk,
February thru November
Ste. Genevieve Welcome Centerwww.VisitSteGen.com | 800.373.7007
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Sweet Things Sweet Shop
Fine Chocolates & Specialty CandiesColor-Coordinated Candy Arrangements
Childrens Toys & Activities
Gifts and Home Dcor
242 Market St.
Sainte Genevieve
573-883-7990www.facebook.com/SteGenCandy
Free wireless high speed Internet
Free local and long distance
Free continental breakfast
21958 Hwy. 32 Ste. Genevieve, MO
573.883.8884
stegenevievemicrotelinn.com
Designed for a Better Hotel Stay
A Getawayto Remember
Main Street InnBed & Breakfast
Ste. Genevieve, Missouri
800.918.9199
www.mainstreetinnbb.com
Featuring Missouri Wines, Microbrews,Gourmet Foods, Gifts & Home Dcor
1-573-883-3096 10. S. Main Street Ste. Genevieve, MO
demonstrations of handicrafts of yester-
year. Try food by the Lions Club or bring
a picnic.
Ste. Genevieve kicks off the Christmasseason on Dec. 5-7 with its annual Holiday
Christmas Festival. Festivities feature the
annual Country Christmas Walk, along
with an old-time Christmas Parade, Stroll-ing Carolers, the Ste. Genevieve Art Guild
Show and Sale, open houses at historicsites, free entertainment and the annual
tree lighting.
Perry County
Head further down I-55 to one of theoldest communities in Missouri. Perry
County was settled by Lutheran immi-
grants in the early 1800s. Located just
west of the Mississippi River about 80
miles from St. Louis, the area includes
Perryville, Frohna, Altenburg, Brazeau
and Farrar.
In Frohna, the Saxon Lutheran Memo-
rial, an outdoor history museum set in alog cabin village, highlights the pioneer-
ing spirit of the early immigrants from
Germany who settled Perry County.
The historic working farm and homewas the home of Wilhelm and Christian
Bergt, two brothers who participatedin the 1839 immigration from Saxony,
Germany. Today the site is listed on the
National Registry of Historic Places and
consists of 15 buildings, seven of which
are historic log cabins dating from 1820to 1840.
On Oct. 11, Saxon Lutheran Memori-
al hosts the annual Fall Festival with live
demonstrations from the 1800s, hand-
made crafts, German food, entertain-
ment, apple-butter cooking and more.While in Perry County, visit Perryville,
the Heartlands best-kept secret. Shop
specialty stores, visit wineries, then head
to Willow House Bed and Breakfast, Per-
ryvilles first bed and breakfast. Built in1901, the Victorian home has been histor-
ically restored and provides many of to-
days accommodations. Also, while in Per-
ryville, take a tour of the National Shrine
of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal.
Jackson
See the countryside during a two-hour
scenic train ride on the St. Louis Iron
Mountain & Southern Railway. All trains
depart and return to Jackson, located 100miles from St. Louis down I-55 to Exit 99.
The two, 1925 coach cars or the 1950s
streamliner, pulled by a Pennsylvania Die-
sel #5898 built in 1950, run April through
December.
Small Towns Down I-55from page 14Saxon LutheranMemorial is anoutdoor historymuseum in Frohna.
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3 Winding Brook Estate Drive, Eureka Missouri636-575-5572 [email protected]
Open Tuesday-Saturday10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
FALL EVENTSLAVENDERTEALUNCH- SEPT. 16, 24 & OCT. 4, 24
SAMPLESATURDAY- SEPT. 20 & OCT. 18LAVENDER& LIBATIONSGIRLSNIGHTOUT- SEPT. 26
Visit our website for detailswww.WindingBrookEstate.com
Experience Lavenderat Winding Brook EstateRelaxand enjoy a lavender pastry, hot tea, soda or ice cream.Shopfor everything lavender, all occasion gifts, florals,
gourmet food, home dcor and more.
Explorehow to use lavender for health, beauty and well-being.
fall foliage, camping, fishing & more Clearwater Lakeand Webb CreekRecreation AreaHwy H, 12 miles east of
Ellington The quiet side of
Clearwater Lake, perfect for
fall ishing, camping, familyfun and more. Marina on
site.
Black River and KBridge Recreation
Area Hwy K, 12 mileswest of Ellington Fall canoe loats are a specialty plus
camping and ishing a bonus. Float concessionaire
on site.
Current River and Powder Mill CampingArea Hwy 106, 12 miles west of Ellington Explore,boat, ish, hike and camp the beautiful middle section
of the Current River. This area of river is quiet and
unfamiliar to most of the regular river enthusiasts. Short
hiking trail connects Blue Spring with Powder Mill area.
explore Current River
Conservation Area28,000 acres, South Road,
Ellington Missouris irst
ire tower; Fort Barnesville;
Log Cabin; Buford Pond;
archery and rile range.
Blue Spring Missouris6th largest spring, deep blue
color, short hike.
Rocky Falls NN Hwy,Shannon County - Experience
the beautiful falls which
cascade 40' through a shut-ins
of scenic igneous rock.
Klepzig Mill and ShutIns CR 522, off NN Hwy,Shannon County Circa 1800s
grist mill.
Copeland-Shy Welcome Center 155 Walnut,Ellington Open Monday - Friday, 1-5. Oldest home in
Ellington, built in 1886. Brochures & information available.
Reynolds County Museum233 S. 2nd St.,Ellington Open Tuesday - Friday, 10-4, second Saturday
of the month. Closed November - March.
hiking Ozark Trail Hwy 106 Blair Creek & Current Riversections, for the adventurous hiker.
Blue Spring Hwy 106, 10 miles west of Ellington 1.25 mile hike from Powder Mill, 6th largest spring in
Missouri.
Brawley Park Hiking trail plus paved walking
Current River Conservation Area Marked trailsavailable.
atv, utv, horseback riding
Blair Creek Hwy 106 10 miles west of Ellington
Current River Conservation Area (CRCA)
Sutton Bluff Recreational Area Hwy 21,15 miles north of Ellington
elk viewing & scenic drives Peck Ranch H Hwy, Shannon County, 25 miles west ofEllington Elk, wildlife viewing; driving tour available.
Current River Conservation Area South Road,Ellington Elk, wildlife viewing; driving tour available.
EXPERIENCE ELLINGTONonly 2 hours south of St. Louis
BufordPond,CRCA
Events: Reynolds County Fair, Aug. 28-30 Halloween Parade, Oct. 25 Christmas Parade, Dec. 5
Stop by our new Visitors Center for additional information and brochures!
Ellington Chamber of Commerce, Copeland-Shy House Welcome Center, 155 Walnut, Ellington MO 63638www.ellingtonmo.com
(Peck Ranch closes for special hunts in the fall, please check www.mdc.mo.govfor those dates. Current River Conservation Area is open year round, from
sunrise to sunset. Hunting is permitted in CRCA. For more information visitwww.ellingtonmo.com.)
KlepzigMill
Scenic Drive (CRCA)
Float, boat, fish,swim, hunt, camp,
hike and ride the many natural wonders
surrounding Ellington. Nestled in theOzark Highlands of Reynolds County,the small town is located at Missouri Sce-nic Highway 21 and Scenic Highway 106approximately 125 miles south, southwestof St Louis.
The 26-mile drive along Scenic High-way 106 between Ellington and Eminenceis known state-wide for its views and beau-ty, especially in the fall.
Just west of Ellington is the CurrentRiver, the first river designated as a Na-tional Scenic River. It is known for itscrystal clear water, large gravel bars andhundreds of springs.
Southeast of Ellington is ClearwaterLake for boating, swimming, water skiing,
camping, picnicking, sightseeing, hunt-ing or fishing. Webb Creek RecreationArea offers a secluded camping area withbeach, showers, plus a full-service marina.
Three rivers the East Fork, MiddleFork and West Fork come together toform the Black River as they enter Clear-water Lake to the north.
The Current River Conservation Areaencompasses approximately 28,000 acresand includes the Blue Springs NaturalArea. Blue Spring i s the sixth largest, andthe deepest, spring in Missouri.
For a hiking adventure for one dayor several, the Ozark Trail section offersbreathtaking sites, such as Rocky Falls,Klepzig Mill and the Buzzard Mountain
Shut-Ins.Learn about the areas rich history at
the Reynolds County Museum located at
233 S. Second St. in Ellington. The mu-seum is open March through November,Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
and the second Saturday of each month,10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information, call573-663-3233.
For a little nostalgia take-in a movieat the recently renovated 21 Drive In.Built in 1949, it is one of only 13 oper-ating drive-ins in Missouri. The outdoortheater offers a new release double fea-ture each Friday and Saturday night Maythrough September. Movies start at dusk.21 Drive In is located approximately 15miles south of Ellington on Highway 21.Call 573-945-2121 for show information.
Natural Wonders Abound In Ozark Highlands Near Ellington
Klepzig Mill on Rocky Creek is located on the
Ozark Trail.photo courtesy Missouri Department
of Tourism
Canoeing is a great way to relax and enjoy the scenery along Black River.photo courtesy Ellington Chamber of Commerce
Enjoy fall on the Ozark Trail or theareas numerous natures water parks