Missouri 2008 Official Vacation Planner - (Page 51) Missouri Arboretum MARYVILLE 660-562-1473, 800 University Drive. On Northwest Missouri State University campus. Winding paths shaded by more than 125 species of trees and bordered by more than 70 species of shrubs and bushes. Brochureguided tours available. Year-round. Free. { 40.35245 -94.881972 Nodaway County Historical Museum MARYVILLE 660-582-8176, 110 N. Walnut St. A varied collection of both artifacts and structures, including an 1845 worker’s home and an 1882 one-room school. Also county records. Call for hours or for a special appointment. March–December. Free. www.nodawayhistorical.org. { 40.3463 -94.877879 Warren Stucki Museum of Broadcasting MARYVILLE 660-562-1163, 800 University Drive. Enjoy interactive exhibits using artifacts and re-creations of early radio and television studios. Experience the history of broadcasting, listen to old radio shows, communicate by Morse code and hear FDR’s first fireside chat. Year-round. { 40.35245 -94.881972 Sullivan County Historical Museum MILAN 660-265-5131, 117 N. Water St. The museum displays Sullivan County history and houses a genealogy library. Open Mondays and Saturdays. May–October. Donations welcome. { 40.202327 -93.123579 Shatto Milk Company OSBORN 816-930-3862, 9406 N. Route 33. Tour this family-owned dairy farm, which offers a wide selection of products. Visitors may pet the baby calves, milk a cow and see how milk is bottled. Country store. Open daily. Yearround. Free admission. www.shattomilk.com. { 39.575 -94.45 Walking Tour of Historic Parkville 816-741-7676, 2 Main St. Selfguided walking tour includes five historic buildings from as early as 1885 and the Waddell A-truss Bridge in English Landing Park. Brochure at Chamber office, 8701 N.W. River Park Drive. Year-round. Free. { 39.1998 -94.6824 PARKVILLE JEN MELLARD N O RT H W E S T ties, only 35 miles from downtown Kansas City. Tour the 19th century woolen factory and mansion on the grounds. Seven miles east of I-35 on Route RA in Clay County. 816-580-3387. Patee House Museum, St. Joseph of the Bonnie and Clyde gang. Tours by appointment only. Year-round. Free. www.co.platte.mo.us. { 39.283443 -94.830384 Pumpkins Etc. PLATTE CITY 816-858-5758, 10701 Farmer Lane. Visitors play in the mazes, jump on the haystacks and steer wheelbarrows toward their favored pumpkins. The old barn is full of natural fall decorations and crafting items. Mid-September to October. Free. www.pumpkins-etc.com. { 39.3615 -94.7818 W.D. Pickers Antique Mall PLATTE CITY 816-858-3100, 16095 Route 371. Big antique mall, 120 dealers. Quality antiques and collectibles. No crafts. Off of I-29, Exit 20. Open 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Year-round. www.wdpickers.com. 39.3615 -94.7818 Clinton County Museum at RileyCarmack House PLATTSBURG 816-930-2388, 304 S. Birch St. A large collection of historic items collected from Clinton County residents and area businesses. House tours by appointment. Year-round. Free. { 39.562638 -94.452077 Fort Osage National Historic Landmark SIBLEY 816-503-4860, 107 Osage St. Reconstructed Fort Osage re-creates the fur trading era of the early 1800s. Costumed staff and volunteers engage in activities to complement their period surroundings. Holiday celebrations and re-enactments. Closed Mondays. March 1–Nov. 15. Weekends only, Nov. 16–Feb.28. Adults, $5; seniors and children 5–13, $3; under 5, free. www.jacksongov.org. 39.186609 -94.193391 Slater Veterans Park SLATER 660-529-2271, 232 N. Main St. A tribute to military veterans dedicated in 2002 by Congressman Ike Skelton. The park holds two large murals: One honors each branch of the military; the other depicts scenes from the history of Slater. Year-round. Free. www.cityof slater.com. { 39.220682 -93.061049 www.VisitMO.com 51 Weston Bend State Park An accessible Missouri River overlook highlights the park. Biking and hiking trails traverse land once noted for rich tobacco crops. Campsites and picnic areas. Three miles south of Weston on Route 45 in Platte County. 816-640-5443. Wines by Jennifer PARKVILLE 816-505-9463, 405 Main St. Global wine boutique and art gallery, providing daily wine tasting, retail items, cooking classes, winemaker speaking events, wine dinners and other special events. Year-round. www.winesbyjennifer.com. { 39.191049 -94.683522 Ben Ferrel Platte County 1882 Museum PLATTE CITY 816-431-5121, 220 Ferrel St. A mini-mansion built in 1882, influenced by the style of the Missouri governor’s residence in Jefferson City. Furnished in the style of the times. April–October, Thu.–Sat., noon–4 p.m. Adults, $3; children 12 and older, $1. { 39.369337 -94.781931 Platte County Courthouse PLATTE CITY 816-270-3979, 328 Main St. Built in 1866, the courthouse was the site of the 1933 trial and conviction of Blanche Barrow, a member Weston Bend State Park, Platte County http://www.nodawayhistorical.org http://www.co.platte.mo.us http://www.pumpkins-etc.com http://www.shattomilk.com http://www.wdpickers.com http://www.winesbyjennifer.com http://www.jacksongov.org http://www.cityofslater.com http://www.cityofslater.com http://www.VisitMO.com
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