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| Photo courtesy of the Greater St. Charles Convention and Visitors Bureau |
This is the first of a series of posts that will focus on Local Attractions. This series is for NGS attendees who want to explore on their own before, during, or after the conference. Each post will highlight a different area of St. Louis.
August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area
South on Highway 94 from Highway 40/61. West 1.5 miles on Highway D.
This 6,987-acre area is home to the St. Louis regional office of the Missouri Department of Conservation. It includes a visitor center, hiking trails, and numerous hunting and fishing opportunities
363-441-4554
http://mdc.mo.gov/regions/st-louis/august-busch-memorial-conservation-area
Map
Daniel Boone Home & Historic Center
1868 Highway F, Defiance, Missouri 63341
Daniel Boone’s last home has been restored and represents life in the early 1800s.
Hours: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Combined tour of home and village is $12.
Website includes list of nearby restaurants and wineries.
http://www.danielboonehome.com
636-798-2005
Katy Trail (a Missouri State Park)
The Katy Trail was built on the former corridor of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad (MKT or Katy) and is the longest developed rail-trail in the country. It begins at Frontier Park in St. Charles and runs through Missouri’s wine country with trailheads at Defiance, Augusta, Dutzow, Washington, and Marthasville.
Hours: Sunrise to Sunset
http://www.katytrailstatepark.com
Lewis & Clark Boathouse and Nature Center
1050 South Riverside Drive, St. Charles
Exhibits include dioramas illustrating highlights of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, Native American displays, and various Missouri River habitats encountered during the journey. The museum tour is self-guided. Visitors receive an informational brochure that includes activities for all ages.
Hours: Mon–Sat 10:00 am–5:00 p.m., Sun Noon–5:00 p.m.
Entrance Fee: $5
http://www.lewisandclark.net/museum.html
636-947-3199
Missouri’s First State Capital (Missouri State Park Historic and Interpretive Site)
200 South Main Street, St. Charles
Hours: Mon–Sat 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Sun Noon–4:00 p.m.
http://mostateparks.com/park/first-missouri-state-capitol-state-historic-site
636-940-3322
Missouri Wine Country
Missouri wine country is in Hermann and in Augusta but it's also anywhere there is a winery. See the website for particular wineries.
http://www.missouriwinecountry.com/
Thanks to Viki Fagyal, Publicity Chair, Local Host Committee
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