Weston, Missouri, field trip brings more than holiday attractions
We’ve been told a couple of times that we needed to check out Weston, Missouri, for its Christmas season. Father Christmas roams the downtown area and the area is decked […]
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Wyeth-Tootle Mansion a must-see in St. Joseph
The Wyeth-Tootle Mansion gives visitors a look into the early days of St. Joseph. The Gothic-style home was built in 1879 for William Wyeth and his wife, Eliza. Wyeth owned […]
St. Joe downtown gives us look at history, nature and art
We recently made our third trip since July to St. Joseph, Missouri. It amazes me that we have found new things to do each trip. I’ve even mentioned to Lisa […]
Let the good times roll at St. Joe’s Boudreaux
A little bit of Louisiana in the Midwest. That’s Boudreaux in St. Joseph. The Cajun seafood restaurant is located in downtown St. Joe. The food was worth the stop. This […]
Weston, Missouri, offers great day trip opportunities for Midlanders
Weston was once a major port city along the Missouri River. During its heyday, the city was second in size only to St. Louis in Missouri. Times change. A major […]
Holiday Inn Riverfront is nice choice for downtown St. Joseph
St. Joseph’s Holiday Inn Riverfront gives visitors quick access to downtown locations and the riverfront for recreational opportunities. The hotel, which is located near the civic center/arena is a nice […]
Mount Mora Cemetery more than just ‘Mausoleum Row’ for St. Joseph
St. Joseph’s Mount Mora Cemetery is the final resting place for the community’s earliest residents, including the wealthy, some Missouri politicians and Civil War veterans. Three Missouri governors are among […]
St. Joe’s Remington center gateway to history, nature
Did you know that the Woolly Mammoth once called northwest Missouri home? It’s true. The Remington Nature Center in St. Joseph has a small exhibit on the giant creature. A […]
Fort Smith Park offers view of Civil War history in St. Joseph
St. Joseph was seen as a strategic stronghold during the Civil War. The city in northwest Missouri was considered a gateway to the west via railroads, central location for pioneers […]
Worlds of Fun provides variety of entertainment for visitors
I am not a theme park kind of guy. It’s not that I don’t think they’re fun places. Of course, they are. But, I will admit I have a deep-seeded […]