Missouri 2008 Official Vacation Planner - (Page 41) SPRINGS The Elms Resort and Spa EXCELSIOR 800-843-3567, 401 Regent St. One of Missouri’s oldest therapeutic spas, operating since 1888. More than 40 relaxing and therapeutic treatments. Year-round. www.elmsresort.com. { 39.337167 -94.226478 The Ashby-Hodge Gallery of American Art FAYETTE 660-248-6304, Central Methodist University. The gallery has both permanent and rotating exhibits focusing on Midwest regional artists. Open Tue.–Thu., 1:30–4:30 p.m., or by appointment. Yearround. Free. www.centralmethodist.edu/ cmashbyhodge/index.html. { 39.1387 -92.6594 Rotary Jail–Daviess County GALLATIN 310 W. Jackson St. Learn Daviess County history and tour the rotary jail. Known as the “squirrel cage jail,” this unique structure holds eight cells that rotate on a central axis for maximum security. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Summer. $1. 39.915363 -93.963834 N O RT H W E S T Rich in history, the hometown of President Harry Truman offers 16 heritage sites such as the Truman Presidential Museum & Library, Truman Home, a Frontier Trails Museum, Victorian mansions, religious sites, and more. To add more fun to the mix, there’s great golf, walking trails, shopping and dining on the historic square, Adventure Oasis— a family water park— and the newly opened Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World store. an american original Comanche Acres Iris and Water Gardens GOWER 816-424-6436, 12421 S.E. Route 116. The spring Iris Festival shows 17 acres of blooms and 2,500 varieties. Stroll paths, water gardens and gift shop. Open seven days a week, 9 a.m–7 p.m. May–June. Free except for large tour buses. www.comancheacres.com. { 39.558336 -94.639657 J.C. Penney Museum and Boyhood Home HAMILTON 816-583-2168, 312 N. Davis St. Museum presents the life and career of the great entrepreneur. Museum tour includes a 20-minute video. Penney’s home is restored to its late 19th century appearance. Year-round. Donations appreciated. { 39.744425 -93.997921 Confederate Memorial State Historic Site HIGGINSVILLE 660-584-2853, 211 W. First St. This 135-acre memorial park area of the Confederate Home of Missouri is preserved in memory of the 40,000 Missourians who fought under the Confederate flag. Visitors can tour the cemetery and chapel. Fishing and picnicking are available. Year-round. Free. www.mostateparks.com. { 39.09503213 -93.71906734 Listings continue on page 43. GEORGE DENNISTON FOR A FREE VISITORS GUIDE CALL 1-800-810-4700 OR VISIT WWW.VISITINDEPENDENCE.COM/MOV CIRCLE READER RESPONSE #8 ON PAGE 187 Historic Elms Hotel, Excelsior Springs CIRCLE READER RESPONSE #17 ON PAGE 187 www.VisitMO.com 41 http://www.elmsresort.com http://www.centralmethodist.edu/ http://WWW.VISITINDEPENDENCE.COM/MOV http://www.comancheacres.com http://WWW.VISITINDEPENDENCE.COM/MOV http://www.trumanlibrary.org http://www.mostateparks.com http://www.trumanlibrary.org http://www.VisitMO.com
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