Missouri 2008 Official Vacation Planner - (Page 53) N O RT H W E S T Lingering visitors at St. Joseph’s Pony Express Museum St. Joseph Museum ST. JOSEPH 800-530-8866, 3406 Frederick Blvd. The history of St. Joseph from prehistoric times to today. An extensive collection of American Indian artifacts, exhibits on Lewis and Clark in Missouri and famous former residents of the city. Year-round. Adults, $3; students, $1. www.stjosephmuseum.org. { 39.776763 -94.814551 St. Joseph Symphony ST. JOSEPH 816-233-7701, 120 S. Eighth St. A professional orchestra that provides a concert season in the Missouri Theatre in downtown St. Joseph. A variety of classical, pops, chamber and choral music is presented throughout the year, as well as free summer concerts. September–April. $10–35; students, half price. { 39.766357 -94.850878 St. Joseph’s Parkway ST. JOSEPH 816-271-5500, 3501 St. Joseph Ave. Billed as one of the finest boulevard systems in the U.S., St. Joseph’s Parkway ribbons for 26 miles, connecting the town’s extensive park system. Walking, jogging and biking paths. On the National Register of Historic Places. Year-round. Free. { 39.76 -94.82006 Stetson Hat Outlet Store ST. JOSEPH 816-233-3286, 3601 S. Leonard Road. Check out the surprising variety of world famous Stetson hats in Western and dress models, felt and straw. Then complete your spree among racks of Western apparel, boots, jewelry and belts. Year-round. { 39.733353 -94.786969 Terrible’s St. Jo Frontier Casino ST. JOSEPH 816-279-5514, 777 Winners Circle. Authentic riverboat gambling. Blackjack, craps, video poker, roulette, slots and more. Plus great food. Year-round. Free. www.terribleherbst.com/casinos/ midwest_stjo/. { 39.7807 -94.8641 Twin Spires ST. JOSEPH 816-233-9788, 501 S. 10th St. A 1908 Gothic Revival building with stained glass windows, ornate statuary and hand-carved wooden appointments. This is a popular setting for weddings and receptions. Year-round. $2. { 39.763255 -94.84792 Wyeth-Tootle Mansion ST. JOSEPH 800-530-8866, 1100 Charles St. 1879 Gothic sandstone mansion illustrates the cultural and economic history of 19th century St. Joseph. Ornate walnut woodwork and oil-on-canvas ceilings. Exhibits on natural history and the life of Jesse James. Year-round. Adults, $2.50; students, $1. www.stjosephmuseum.org. { 39.764863 -94.84652 Peters Market WAVERLY 660-493-2368, 32651 Route 65. Seasonal market offers homegrown apples and peaches, homemade fruit butters, locally grown produce, nuts, honey, sorghum, fruit baskets and more. Open Mon.–Sat., 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun., Noon–5 p.m. Located east of Waverly on Route 65 Mid-July to Thanksgiving. www.petersmkt.com. 39.2034 -93.5418 Schreiman Orchards WAVERLY 660-493-2477, 29032 Route 24. The oldest roadside market in the area opened in the 1920s. Filled with peaches in summer and apples in the fall. Melons, meats, fresh bread and pies, jams, salsas, chocolates, pickled eggs and more. June 15–October. { 39.2034 -93.5418 Herbert Bonnell Museum WESTON 816-386-5587, 20755 Lamar Road. Mid1800s farmhouse-museum with original furnishings. Outbuildings with artifacts from that era. Large arrowhead collection. Picnic area with waterfall. Open Sat.–Sun., 1–5 p.m. Call for weekday visits. May–October. Free. { 39.468663 -94.843202 National Silk Art Museum WESTON 816-640-2609, 616 Thomas St. Housed in Charlemagne’s Bistro in Weston. Exhibits include more than 150 masterpieces of French silk tapestry based on works by major artists of the 19th and 20th centuries. Yearround. Free. www.nationalsilkartmuseum.com. { 39.411042 -94.90131 O’Malley’s Irish Pub WESTON 816-640-5235, 540 Welt St. Unique limestone brewery cellars constructed in the 1840s, 55 feet below ground. Live Irish entertainment. Year-round. { 39.411163 -94.900121 O’Neill’s Classic Antiques WESTON 816-640-5788, 526 Welt St. An oldfashioned antique shop with one floor in an 1842 brew cellar, located a block off Main Street. Two floors of furniture, glass, china, pictures, mirrors, quilts, linens and primitives. Year-round. 39.411323 -94.899877 Vaughn Orchard WESTON 816-386-2900, 23200 Route 273. See cider, apple butter, cider jelly, apple fritters, fried apple pies and caramel apples all prepared on-site. Call about hayrides and educational tours. July–November. Free. { 39.4462 -94.8955 Weston Hayrides WESTON 816-270-2177, 22995 Route 273. Horse-drawn wagon rides for individuals, families and groups. Belgian www.VisitMO.com 53 http://www.stjosephmuseum.org http://www.petersmkt.com http://www.vacationfun.com/mvp http://www.nationalsilkartmuseum.com http://www.terribleherbst.com/casinos/midwest_stjo/ http://www.terribleherbst.com/casinos/midwest_stjo/ http://www.vacationfun.com http://www.stjosephmuseum.org http://www.VisitMO.com
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