Andrea’s guidebook
Food scene
Excellent selection of Mexican food. Very nice restaurant owners! A new favorite in town.
El Carnaval Mexican Restaurant LLC
2488 US-50Excellent selection of Mexican food. Very nice restaurant owners! A new favorite in town.
Can you eat the entire banana split? If so, you'll be one of the few! Established in Jefferson City in 1934 this ice cream parlor is local favorite! A few dollars gets you a LOT of some of the best ice cream in the area. It gets quite busy in summer time, but don't worry, the line goes fast and the staff is used to handling the volume.
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Central Dairy
610 Madison StCan you eat the entire banana split? If so, you'll be one of the few! Established in Jefferson City in 1934 this ice cream parlor is local favorite! A few dollars gets you a LOT of some of the best ice cream in the area. It gets quite busy in summer time, but don't worry, the line goes fast and the staff is used to handling the volume.
Prison Brews
305 Ash StGood food and a brewery in an old prison!
The closest winery to cabin! Set on the river bluffs outside of Jefferson City - food, wine, and a view!
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Canterbury Hill Winery and Restaurant
1707 South Summit DriveThe closest winery to cabin! Set on the river bluffs outside of Jefferson City - food, wine, and a view!
Has been our favorite place for pizza since we were kids!! You can call ahead and order, but they unfortunately won't deliver.
Main Street Pizza
309 E Main StHas been our favorite place for pizza since we were kids!! You can call ahead and order, but they unfortunately won't deliver.
BJ's Restaurant & Lounge
108 The SqThe place to go for breakfast. A local favorite for lunch and dinner too!
Nearby winery, great service and food!
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White Mule Winery and Bed & Breakfast
2087 US-50Nearby winery, great service and food!
Westphalia Vineyards
130 East Main StreetThe closest winery to the cabin! About 20-40 min drive.
Despite the name, a good family restaurant. Great brunch on the weekends!
Big Whiskey's American Restaurant & Bar - Jefferson City
627 West McCarty StreetDespite the name, a good family restaurant. Great brunch on the weekends!
This place has great coffee, fresh baked goods including scones and cinnamon buns. The breakfast choices are healthy (think avocado toast) and delicious.
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High Rise Bakery
118 E High StThis place has great coffee, fresh baked goods including scones and cinnamon buns. The breakfast choices are healthy (think avocado toast) and delicious.
Sightseeing
This is a great place to learn about Missouri's history. Be sure to book a tour to learn the most about the artwork in the Capitol and gain access to the "Whispering Room" (a whisper can be hear all the way across the rotunda!). The Capitol grounds are popular picnic areas and also provide excellent views of the river and the bridge over.
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Missouri State Capitol
201 W Capitol AveThis is a great place to learn about Missouri's history. Be sure to book a tour to learn the most about the artwork in the Capitol and gain access to the "Whispering Room" (a whisper can be hear all the way across the rotunda!). The Capitol grounds are popular picnic areas and also provide excellent views of the river and the bridge over.
Downtown (High Street and the surrounding streets) are historic and have some of the oldest shops and best places to eat. Arris' pizza, The Grand Cafe, and Madison's Cafe (near the Capitol) are some of our favorites.
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Jefferson City
Downtown (High Street and the surrounding streets) are historic and have some of the oldest shops and best places to eat. Arris' pizza, The Grand Cafe, and Madison's Cafe (near the Capitol) are some of our favorites.
Neighborhoods
Known for its yearly Octoberfest, the historic town and the surrounding area has many wineries. In addition, the historic downtown is full of novelty shops, antiques and a variety of restaurants. One of our favorites is the Downtown Deli and Custard Shoppe! About 1-1.5 hour drive from the cabin.
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Hermann
Known for its yearly Octoberfest, the historic town and the surrounding area has many wineries. In addition, the historic downtown is full of novelty shops, antiques and a variety of restaurants. One of our favorites is the Downtown Deli and Custard Shoppe! About 1-1.5 hour drive from the cabin.
Historic Hartsburg hosts a Pumpkin Festival every year. And has access to the Katy Trail! About a 45 min drive from the cabin.
Hartsburg
Historic Hartsburg hosts a Pumpkin Festival every year. And has access to the Katy Trail! About a 45 min drive from the cabin.
A bit of a drive, but worth it if you want to get out on the Lake of the Ozarks in a boat or for a swim. Great shopping here too! And nearby State Parks (Ha Ha Tonka for example) offer hiking and camping options. About 1.5 to 2 hour drive from the cabin.
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Osage Beach
A bit of a drive, but worth it if you want to get out on the Lake of the Ozarks in a boat or for a swim. Great shopping here too! And nearby State Parks (Ha Ha Tonka for example) offer hiking and camping options. About 1.5 to 2 hour drive from the cabin.
Fishing Holes
A local favorite for fishing. No trails, but you can get out on the lake if you have a canoe or boat.
Ben Branch Lake Conservation Area
A local favorite for fishing. No trails, but you can get out on the lake if you have a canoe or boat.
Just down from the cabin, 2 miles on the road. Great to watch the sunset. Possible to fish there and has boat access.
Bonnots Mill Access
Just down from the cabin, 2 miles on the road. Great to watch the sunset. Possible to fish there and has boat access.
Pointers Creek Access
105 County Rd 808One of the closer fishing spots. About 30-45 min from the cabin.
Good place to fish, but you will have company. Also a good place for hiking, boating and picnicking.
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Binder State Park
5840 Rainbow DrGood place to fish, but you will have company. Also a good place for hiking, boating and picnicking.
Some of my favorite local shops!
Mennonite shop, food, pumpkins and other holiday needs, flowers, hand-made wooden furniture, groceries and much more!
Shirk's Country Market
341 Rte UMennonite shop, food, pumpkins and other holiday needs, flowers, hand-made wooden furniture, groceries and much more!
Deutsches Heim Llc
87 Hwy CCMennonite shop (in Linn), amazing hand-made wooden furniture, some groceries
Get out in nature!
The Katy Trail runs just north of Jefferson City, great for walking and biking. There are bike rentals available (google katy trail bike rental). This is one of the closest access points.
Katy Trail North Jefferson City Spur
Katy TrailThe Katy Trail runs just north of Jefferson City, great for walking and biking. There are bike rentals available (google katy trail bike rental). This is one of the closest access points.
Great views of the river and a chance to explore up and down the river bluffs. The Osage Bluff Scenic Trail is 1.9 miles. Note many people frequent here, so it is a nice way to explore the woods privately! Primitive camping is allowed in designated areas. Note: the trail is not long, but has some steep parts. Be sure to take sunscreen and water in the summer.
Painted Rock Conservation Area
Great views of the river and a chance to explore up and down the river bluffs. The Osage Bluff Scenic Trail is 1.9 miles. Note many people frequent here, so it is a nice way to explore the woods privately! Primitive camping is allowed in designated areas. Note: the trail is not long, but has some steep parts. Be sure to take sunscreen and water in the summer.
Great way to get close to Missouri Nature both inside and outside! There are often naturalist programs that occur throughout the year--let us know if you are interested (we can help you find the schedule). The Center itself has an several outdoor shorter trails and the building has displays many with live reptiles, amphibians, and fish!
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Runge Nature Center
330 Commerce DrGreat way to get close to Missouri Nature both inside and outside! There are often naturalist programs that occur throughout the year--let us know if you are interested (we can help you find the schedule). The Center itself has an several outdoor shorter trails and the building has displays many with live reptiles, amphibians, and fish!
Lewis and Clark traversed this part of Missouri, and we are very proud of it (you will see signs on many of the roads where it has been documented that Lewis and Clark traveled). This is the hill where Clark looked out and saw the confluence of the Osage and the Missouri. It is about 0.5 mile out to the lookout. Be sure to look for Bonnots Mill (you will see the white church steeple!)
Clark's Hill/ Norton State Historic Site
1816 Osage Hickory StLewis and Clark traversed this part of Missouri, and we are very proud of it (you will see signs on many of the roads where it has been documented that Lewis and Clark traveled). This is the hill where Clark looked out and saw the confluence of the Osage and the Missouri. It is about 0.5 mile out to the lookout. Be sure to look for Bonnots Mill (you will see the white church steeple!)
An excellent hiking spot. Caving allowed with permit. About 1 -1.5 hour from the cabin.
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Rock Bridge Memorial State Park
5901 Missouri 163An excellent hiking spot. Caving allowed with permit. About 1 -1.5 hour from the cabin.
Great place for hiking, fishing, and boating. About 30-45 min from the cabin.
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Binder State Park
5840 Rainbow DrGreat place for hiking, fishing, and boating. About 30-45 min from the cabin.
Fitness
A great option if you are only in town for a few days - will allow you one time visits. Call for more info!
Freestyle Fitness and Nutrition, LLC
12 Quail Hill LaneA great option if you are only in town for a few days - will allow you one time visits. Call for more info!