July_Aug 2021

Extended Travel

Missouri Medley September 25-28, 2021

Day 1: Step aboard our deluxe motor coach and visit with friends old and new as we make our way to Booneville, MO, where we will check into the Holiday Inn Express. Then, we’ll be on our way to the historic town of Arrow Rock. You’ll feel as if you have travelled back in time in this once bustling river town, which was a key stop on the Santa Fe Trail. Our first stop is at J. Huston Tavern where we will have a delicious dinner. Built in 1834 by Judge Joseph Huston for his family home, the 2½ story, brick, Federal style building soon began offering thousands of settlers heading west a place to sleep and eat. It’s now believed to be the oldest continuously operating restaurant west of the Mississippi. It’s the centerpiece of the Arrow Rock State Historic Site and is listed on the National Reg- ister of Historic Places. Next, we’ll take our seats at the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre, one of Missouri’s oldest professional, regional theaters featuring New York City actors. We’ll be seeing the feel-good, musical comedy, Sister Act . (D) Day 2: Enjoy breakfast before we check out and travel to Warm Springs Ranch. This breeding farm for the famous Budweiser Clydesdales rests on more than 300 acres of lush, rolling hills. Established in 2008, the ranch features a mare/stallion and foaling barn, veterinary lab and 10 pastures. The facility is home to more than 70 Clydesdales. On our guided tour we will interact with the handlers and see the Clydesdales’ harness, luxury trailer and 1903 beer wagon. Take a photo with a Clydesdale and visit the gift shop for Clydesdale souvenirs. Next, we’re on our way to Fulton, Missouri, a city steeped in rich historical heritage. Our first stop will be at the Serenity Valley Winery. Situated on top of a bluff and overlooking a serene lake, we’ll have a wine tasting and gourmet box lunch. This afternoon, we’ll visit Fulton’s Auto World Museum. Dedicated to the history of vintage and modern automobiles, the museum allows visitors to move through time. We arrive in St. Louis later this afternoon and check into the Drury Inn & Suites Brentwood. Enjoy com- plimentary cocktails, beer and wine before we depart for dinner at Pan d’Olive. [You]’ll love this charming, neighborhood restaurant featuring Mediterranean cuisine! (B,L,D) Day 3: After a leisurely breakfast, enter the Kaldi Coffee Roasting Company and take in the heavenly aroma of coffees from around the world! On a one-hour guided tour you’ll learn about “cupping” and why “slurping” doesn’t always mean a deterioration of manners! Next, we’ll visit one of the most exquisite Cathedral’s in the world, the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis. On your guided tour, you’ll learn about the Basilica’s rich history, inspiring

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