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winter, Sara’s is a must-stop when the days grow longer and warmer. Although you can get an old-fashioned ice cream soda, locals know that the hand-dipped Drumstick-style ice cream cone can’t be beat. Southwest: Ava Drug; 124 W. Washington Ave.; 417-683-4127; www. avadrug.com Take a step back in time at Ava Drug, where owner David Norman restored the soda fountain that his father and grandfather operated inside the pharmacy in the 1950s. The look isn’t the only thing that remains from the past. Today, you can still get a scoop of ice cream for just 5 cents. Best Museum There’s no need to wait for a rainy day to experience these museums. Central: Missouri State Museum; 201 W. Capitol Ave., Jefferson City; 573751-2345; www.mostateparks.com Located on the ﬁrst ﬂoor of the State Capitol, this museum contains two formal galleries. Whether you take a free guided tour or simply walk around, you’ll be amazed by the beautiful architecture and the artwork that decorates the building. The nearby Jefferson Landing State Historic Site also offers more exhibits. Northeast: St. Louis Art Museum; One Fine Arts Dr.; St. Louis; 314-7210072; www.slam.org The St. Louis Art Museum houses one of the most comprehensive collections in the nation, with examples from a wide range of cultures and time periods. A collection of photography by Lee Friedlander, one of the most proliﬁc and inﬂuential photographers of the second half of the 20th century, is currently on display. Northwest: Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak Street, Kansas City; 816-751-1278; www.nelson-atkins.org Nelson-Atkins is regarded as one of the ﬁnest general art museums in the country, with more than 34,000 works in its collection. In May, a new Egyptian gallery opens containing the complete funerary assemblage from the tomb of Meretites, a 2,300-year-old noblewoman. Southeast: Bootheel Youth Museum; 700A N. Douglas, Malden; 573-2763600; www.bootheelyouthmuseum.org Housed inside what was once a factory, this museum isn’t really a museum at all. Instead, it’s a place designed to bring out the best in kids of all ages by letting them play to learn. Exhibits are designed to build selfconﬁdence and let kids discover the artist, scientist or musician inside themselves. Southwest: Ralph Foster Museum, College of the Ozarks; Point Lookout; 417-334-6411; www.rfostermuseum.com

Most Beautiful Town — Southeast Missouri: Ste. Genevieve

Best Agritourism Destination More people are reconnecting with where their food comes from, and these businesses are offering a glimpse that’s both fun and educational. Central: Shryocks Corn Maze; 2927 County Road 253, Columbia; 573592-0191; www.callawayfarms.com In 2002, the Shryock family bought its ﬁrst GPS unit for use with the tractors and combines on the farm. It didn’t take long to realize the technology could also be used to cut out intricate corn mazes. Now, the farm with its distinctive red barn just off Interstate 70 is a favorite place for hayrides and campﬁres. Mike Shryock says they’re taking ideas for the 2010 corn maze, so submit your design! Northeast: Heartland Dairy; 14014 255th St. La Belle; 1-877-484-2269; www.visit-heartland.com In addition to the dairy, this intentional community also offers a lodge and steakhouse as well as Ford automobile museum.

photo courtesy of Missouri Division of Tourism

Touted as the “Smithsonian of the Ozarks,” this museum on the campus of the College of the Ozarks exhibits the jalopy truck from “The Beverly Hillbillies” TV show alongside collections of antique cameo jewelry and mementos from Kewpie doll artist Rose O’Neill. It also houses one of the Midwest’s ﬁnest ﬁrearms collections. Best Scenic Drive/Spot Fall may be the traditional season for scenic drives, but these stretches of blacktop are prime for a trip in the family roadster any time of year. Central: Highway 94 to Hermann The Missouri River bluffs provide the backdrop along this route. Be sure to stretch your legs on the Katy Trail. Northeast: Highway 79 to Hannibal This drive contains a portion of the Great River Road and is a great choice for a daytrip of eagle-watching along the Mississippi River in the winter. Northwest: Highway 59 to St. Joseph While not directly adjacent to the river, this route takes you to within a few miles of Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge and Big Lake State Park, another 2010 “Best of” winner.

Best Beautiful Town Missouri isn’t just a state of natural beauty. Here are a few towns voted pretty as a postcard. Central: Arrow Rock; 660-837-3231; www.arrowrock.org The entire village of Arrow Rock has been designated a National Historic Landmark. When you go, be sure to visit the Lyceum Theatre, Missouri’s oldest professional regional theatre. Northeast: Hermann; 800932-8687; www.visithermann.com Hermann was settled by immigrants determined to create a new city that would be “German in every particular.” More than 150 years later, much of the town still looks like it was transplanted from the Rhine River Valley.

Northwest: Maryville; Best Ice Cre 660-582-8643; www. am Shop — Southwest M maryvillechamber.com issouri: Ava Drug, A The home of Northva west Missouri State University, Maryville boasts Southeast: Alley Spring 10 public parks. Mozingo Lake just This is our pick if you have time for Northwest: Shatto Dairy; 9406 N. outside of town provides thousands of only one trip to view spectacular fall Hwy 33, Osborn; 816-930-3862; acres and numerous opportunities for color. We recommend following Highwww.shattomilk.com family play. way 19 from Salem to Eminence, then In 2003, this family-operated dairy take Highway 106 to the spring. decided to begin bottling and sellSoutheast: Ste. Genevieve; 573-883ing its own milk in glass bottles. It’s 3686; www.stegenchamber.org Southwest: Highway 160 to Branson proved successful. Today, visit the Ste. Genevieve was the ﬁrst EuropeFollow this southernmost of eastShatto Milk Company Country Store an settlement in Missouri, established west corridors through some of the and sample many of the products. in the 1740s. The ﬂavor of its Frenchstate’s classic Ozark surroundings. Then, walk up the sidewalk to the Canadian founders barn and pet the baby calves, or just is still strong in the Best Outdoor Adventure — Northeast Missouri: stay in the store and view the bottling town’s narrow streets, Mark Twain State Park, Stoutsville plant through one of two large viewfenced yards and hising windows. toric homes. Southwest: Carthage; 417-359-8181; www. visit-carthage.com Carthage has a stunningly beautiful courthouse, a bustling square, picture-perfect Victorian houses on tree-lined streets and historic old buildings — many built with stone from the local quarries.

photo by Jason Jenkins

Southeast: Beggs Family Farm; 2319 State Hwy U, Sikeston; 573-471-3879; www.beggsfamilyfarm.com Offering both school ﬁeld trips and seasonal festivals, Beggs Family Farm provides an opportunity to observe a real working farm. The Fall Harvest Festival is a popular event for the entire family. Negotiate a corn maze, take a wagon ride, interact with the farm animals, watch the pig races and pick your own pumpkin right from the patch.

photo by Jason Jenkins

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Custom Sales Book

Custom Sales Book
Contents
Comments
Columns
Ghosts of the Grasslands
Out of the Way Eats
Mail Bag
Best of Rural Missouri
Hearth and Home
News Briefs
What’s Old is New Again
Marketplace
Around Missouri
Missouri’s Horse
Neighbors
Look for the Dinosaur
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