Things To Do
Nature Center Trails
Three miles of beautiful hiking trails. Bonus points if you photograph any neat iNaturalist observations for Ruth Ann on your hike!
World’s Largest Fork
It's technically not the world's largest fork anymore... but it is the world's most massive fork! (Because the other one is hollow.) Ruth Ann included for scale in the picture.
Finley Farms
We went here for our second dating anniversary and loved it so much we had to have the wedding here! The restaurant on-site (The Ozark Mill Restaurant) is a great place to grab a meal. There is plenty to see on the grounds (farms, pedestrian bridge, river) and if you want to explore more they have guided tours and a museum!
Andy’s Custard
Ruth Ann and Daniel always end up eating a lot of custard when they visit Missouri (mostly due to Ruth Ann's ice cream addition--but we blame it on the gift cards). We recommend the "James Brown Funky Jackhammer". (There are other locations, this one is just the closest to the hotel.)
Japanese Stroll Gardens
We had a lot of fun here over Christmas with Tori and Aaron! A beautiful place to explore! $5.00 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Sequiota Park
Great place for a run!
Bass Pro Outdoor World / Wonders of Wildlife
World's First Bass Pro Shop and has a turtle sunning station, a ton of aquariums, and even a hunting museum! Great place to wander around if you're new to the area and bored. The adjacent Wonders of Wildlife museum is a bit pricey ($41 ticket) but a really cool nature museum!
1984 Retro Arcade
Tons of really great old arcade and pinball machines. Missile Command is the best! $10.00 admission 4pm – 11pm