August 26 - September 8, 2016

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FALL 2016

Visit The Land Of Lincoln For One-Of-A-Kind Experiences

Illinois towns of Quincy, Litchfield & Effingham
feature adventures for the entire family
Fall is the perfect time for
a trip across the Mississippi
River to the Land of Lincoln
for one-of-a-kind adventures.
Quincy, Ill.
While the beauty of the
Great River Road National
Scenic Byway is worth a trip alone, travelers wont want to miss the sites of Quincy,
Ill. Nestled on the banks of the Mississippi
River, this gem of a river town is a two-hour
drive north of St. Louis.
Built in 1825, the town boasts over 3,600
buildings on the National Historic Register,
70 locally-owned eateries, 30 parks, 18 Lincoln storyboards and 11 museums.
The area also has five wineries, some
dating to 1857. In 2014, these wineries partnered to create the Mississippi Valley Wine

Trail running through Adams, Pike and

Hancock counties.
Quincy is known for some of the best
architecture in the state outside of Chicago.
Its prestigious 16th & Maine was named by
National Geographic as one of the 10 most
architecturally significant corners in the U.S.
To check out the area, take one of five selfguided driving tours.
Experience days gone by during Quincys
Frontier Settlement Day on Saturday, Sept.
10, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Log Cabin
Village on Quinsippi Island. Re-enactors
will depict activities and life as it was in the
1800s, including Lincoln splitting rails, plus
live music and activities for young and old
alike. The event is free.
On Saturday, Oct. 8, noon to 10 p.m.,
Oktoberfest will celebrate Quincys German
heritage in the former Dicks Brothers Brew-

The Litchfield Museum

and Route 66 Welcome
Center reflects the Route
66 history of the town.
photo courtesy
Litchfield
Tourism
Department
ery District. Enjoy brewery building tours,
home brew samplings, live music, German
food and beverages. Free admission.
Litchfield
Litchfield, where land and water come
into play, is a great escape for Route 66

enthusiasts and outdoor lovers. Located on

Interstate 55 and Route 66, 60 miles north
of St. Louis, it has long been known for its
history along the Mother Road.
In 2013, a History Museum and Route 66

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Fall Puts On A Splendid Show

In The Ozark Highlands
Natural beauty surrounds
Ellington, a 2-hour drive
from St. Louis

The town of Cuba

boasts 12 colorful
outdoor murals.

Cuba, The Route 66 Mural City,

Welcomes Tourists & Water Lovers
Small town is situated off
I-44 on the Meramec River
Enjoy the great outdoors
with a getaway down
Interstate 44 to Cuba,
which is situated in some
of the most popular
recreation areas in the
state. Cuba, located on
the Meramec River, is a mecca for canoers
and kayakers.
The town, however, 80 miles southwest
of St. Louis on I-44, also has other claims
to fame. It is dubbed the Route 66 Mural
City for its 12 colorful, outdoor murals.
Each mural tells a story and depicts scenes
from local and national history, including vis-

its from Harry S. Truman, Amelia Earhart

and Bette Davis.
The area also touts a history museum, a
veterans memorial and the huge Route 66
Red Rocker. Shoppers can find unique items
at resale, art and gift shops and antique malls
plus dining at area restaurants.
A visitor center is located at Interstate 44
at Exit 208.
Cuba hosts numerous events throughout
the year including the annual Lions Club
Car show, which will be held in the historic
district on Saturday, Sept. 24.
The Rt. 66 Cuba Fall Festival will be held
on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 15 and 16.
The fall festival features crafts, music, food,
trolley tours, a chili cook-off, Taste of Cuba,
wine tasting and more.

Float the Huzzah, Courtois

and Meramec Rivers

Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Tubing, Horseback Riding,

RV Hookups, Various Types of Lodging, Camping,
BBQ Dinners & Pizza Delivery

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For a relaxing float down

a river or a more strenuous
hike on the Ozark Trail,
fall is a beautiful season
to enjoy the natural
wonders surrounding
Ellington. Nestled in
the Ozark Highlands of Reynolds County,
the small town is located at Missouri Scenic
Highway 21 and Scenic Highway 106 approximately 125 miles south, southwest of
St. Louis.
The area is a haven for outdoor enthusi-

asts for floating, boating, fishing, swimming,

hunting, camping or hiking.
The Current River, the first river to be
designated as a National Scenic River, is located just west of Ellington. It is known for
its crystal clear water, large gravel bars and
hundreds of springs.
Southeast of Ellington sits Clearwater
Lake for boating, swimming, water skiing,
camping, picnicking, sightseeing, hunting
and fishing. Webb Creek Recreation Area offers a secluded camping area with pavilions,
modern restrooms, a playground, beach,
showers, plus a full-service marina with boat
rentals available.
Three rivers the East Fork, Middle Fork
and West Fork come together to form the

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Travel To Perry County For

Lesson On Early Settlers
One of the oldest communities in Missouri can be
found down Interstate 55
in Perry County. The area
was settled by Lutheran immigrants in the
early 1800s. Located
just west of the Mississippi River about 80
miles from St. Louis, the area includes Perryville and Frohna.
Frohna is home to the Saxon Lutheran
Memorial, an outdoor history museum set in
a log cabin village atop a gentle rolling hill.
The museum highlights the pioneering spirit
of the early immigrants from Germany who

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settled Perry County.

The museum was the home of Wilhelm
and Christian Bergt, brothers who participated in the 1839 immigration from Saxony,
Germany. The 30-acre site, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, consists of
15 buildings, seven of which are log cabins
dating from 1820 to 1840.
Take a walk through history at the Saxon
Lutheran Memorial Annual Fall Festival
on Saturday, Oct. 8, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The
event will feature live demonstrations from
the 1800s, handmade crafts, German food,
entertainment, apple-butter cooking, horseand-buggy rides and more.
Perryville, the Heartlands best-kept
secret, has a small-town feel while offering amenities of larger communities. Shop
specialty stores, visit wineries, then head
to Willow House Bed and Breakfast, the
towns first bed and breakfast. Built in 1901,
the Victorian home has been restored and
provides many of todays accommodations.
Located just two blocks off the Perryville
Square, the B&B is five minutes from I-55.

Paintball, Zipline Tours

In House Springs
For a different kind of adventure 30 minutes from St. Louis, take a zipline canopy tour
and play paintball at Adventure Valley, located in House Springs. The zipline tour 10
lines in all features over a mile of ziplines
through a wooded ridge. The paintball park,
for ages 12 and up, features six fields and one
woodsball field.
For reservations, visit adventurevalley.com.

Zipline Tours & Paintball Park

10 zipline canopy tour open weekends
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September 24 in Historic District: Lions Club Car Show

Rt. 66 Cuba Fall Festival
Saturday, October 15: Trolley Tour of Murals
Sunday, October 16: Trolley Tour of Kinder Cemetery
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August 26 - September 8, 2016

fall foliage, camping, fishing & more

7. Copeland-Shy
Welcome Center

1. Clearwater Lake and

Webb Creek Recreation
Area Hwy H, 12 miles east

of Ellington The quiet side of

Clearwater Lake, perfect for
fall fishing, camping, family
fun and more. Marina on site.

2. Black River and K

Bridge Recreation
Area Hwy K, 12 miles west

155 Walnut, Ellington

Oldest home in Ellington,
built in 1882. Brochures
& information available.

Reynolds County
Museum 233 S. 2nd

Klepzig Mill

hiking

8. Ozark Trail Hwy 106 Blair

Creek & Current River sections, for
the adventurous hiker.

3. Current River and Powder Mill Camping

Area Hwy 106, 12 miles west of Ellington Explore,

Blue Spring Hwy 106, 10 miles

west of Ellington 1.25 mile hike
from Powder Mill, 6th largest spring in Missouri.

boat, fish, hike and camp the beautiful middle section

of the Current River. This area of river is quiet and
unfamiliar to most of the regular river enthusiasts.
Short hiking trail connects Blue Spring with Powder
Mill area.

Brawley Park Ellington Hiking trail

plus paved walking trail.

Current River Conservation Area

explore

Marked trails available.

atv, utv, horseback riding

4. Blue Spring

Missouris 6th largest spring,

deep blue color, short hike.

9. Blair Creek Hwy 106 10 miles west of

Ellington, County Road 106A

5. Rocky Falls NN Hwy,

Current River Conservation Area

(CRCA) South Road, Ellington
Sutton Bluff Recreational Area

Shannon County - Experience

the beautiful falls which
cascade 40' through a shut-ins
of scenic igneous rock.

Hwy 21, 15 miles north of Ellington

Klepzig Mill and Shut

Ins CR 522, off NN Hwy,

elk viewing & scenic drives

10. Scenic Highway

106 This 26 mile drive

Shannon County Circa 1800s grist mill.

6. Current River Conservation Area

South Road, Ellington Listen for the Bugle! Elk,

wildlife viewing with driving tour available. Ride
the back roads, all vehicles welcome. Explore
28,000 acres including fire tower, original log cabin,
Buford Pond, archery and rifle range.

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between Ellington and

Eminence is known state
wide for its scenic views and
beauty. This section of highway
is also home to the TransAmerica
Bicycle Trail and sees many
bicycle travelers from AprilOctober.

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of Ellington Elk, wildlife
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Black River

Copeland-Shy Visitor Center

St., Ellington Open

Tuesday - Friday, 10-4, second Saturday of the
month. Closed November - March.

of Ellington Fall canoe floats are a specialty plus

camping and fishing a bonus. Float concessionaire on
site.

Buford Pond, CRCA

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Current River
Conservation Area South

Road, Ellington Elk, wildlife

viewing; driving tour available.

Roads

(Peck Ranch closes for special hunts in the fall, please check www.mdc.mo.gov for those dates. Current River
Conservation Area is open year round, from sunrise to sunset. Hunting is permitted in CRCA. For more information
visit www.ellingtonmo.com.)
Funding for this advertising was provided by the Taum Sauk Fund, Inc.

Events: Reynolds County Fair, Sept. 1-3 Christmas Parade, Dec. 2

Stop by our new Visitors Center for additional information and brochures!
Ellington Chamber of Commerce, Copeland-Shy House Welcome Center, 155 Walnut, Ellington MO 63638

www.ellingtonmo.com

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Outdoors In Ellington from page 12

Corvettes will take center stage at the Corvette Funfest Sept. 15-19 in Effingham, Ill.
photo courtesy Mid America Motorworks

Sightseeing In Illinois from page 11

Welcome Center opened to reflect the Route
66 era. The historically preserved downtown
features many points of interest. Jubelts
Bakery & Restaurant has been serving hungry travelers since 1922 and the Ariston Caf
is one of the oldest restaurants along Route
66.
As dusk approaches, take in a movie at
the Litchfield Skyview Drive-In, the oldest
continuously operated drive-in on Route 66.
It is open through October.
For fishing, boating, hiking, camping and
riding, head five miles west of Route 66 to
Lake Lou Yaeger. The 1,400-acre public
lake features many recreational opportunities with picnic areas, hiking trails, campgrounds, horse trails, swimming, two marinas and more.
On Oct. 1 and 2 the lake will be the site
of the 5th Annual West Fork Encampment,
a historical reenactment of life in the 1800s,
with artillery and historical demonstrations.
In Litchfield, checkout the Litchfield
Pickers Market on Sept. 11 and Oct. 9. This
open air market, with hundreds of vendors,
specializes in items prior to 1980 and refurbished vintage and antique items.

Effingham
Effingham, located about 100 miles from
St. Louis in Central Illinois where Interstate
57 meets Interstate 70, welcomes thousands
of travelers each year with its many hotels
and restaurants.
The town, easily recognizable by its
gleaming Cross at the Crossroads, attracts
visitors with such attractions as the Funfest
Amphitheater, MY Garage Museum, The
Effingham Performance Center, Firefly
Grill, Tuscan Hills Winery and Lake Sara.
It also hosts numerous events such as
the Corvette Funfest Sept. 15-19 at Mid
America Motorworks. Participants enjoy
special displays, car shows, a Swapfest,
seminars and demonstrations. Music by
Dennis DeYoung and the Music of STYX
will headline the Saturday concert at 8 p.m.
On Oct. 15, at Mid America Motorworks, country superstar Luke Bryan will
make his final stop on his 2016 Farm Tour at
the Effingham Music Fest.
The Effingham Performance Center is
also known for great entertainment. A few
of the upcoming shows will feature Vince
Gill, the Sidewalk Prophets and Gallaghers
Jokes On You Comedy Tour.

M I S S I S S I P P I VA L L E Y

Quincy surrounds

WINE TRAIL

2 hours north
of St Louis on
the Great River
Road...Americas
historic byway
since 1938.

Black River as they enter Clearwater Lake

to the north. Webb Creek Recreation Area is
located on the west side of the lake. It has a
secluded camping area with pavilions, modern restrooms, a playground, beach, showers
and a full-service marina.
The Current River Conservation Area,
encompassing approximately 28,000 acres
of state land, is home to a multitude of wildlife such as deer, turkey, eagles and elk.
Also in the area is Blue Spring. Known
for its blue color, it is the sixth largest, and
the deepest, spring in Missouri. To see the
spring, called Spring of the Summer Sky
by early Native Americans, requires a quarter-mile forest hike. The parking area has
picnic tables and bathrooms. A 1.5-mile trail
connects the Blue Spring parking lot with
the Powder Mill campground.
Listen for the bugle call of the elk.
Thanks to a recent elk restoration program
by the Missouri Department of Conservation, elk now roam the Ozark Highlands.
See them at Peck Ranch, the Current River
Conservation Area, and on private land
in the Elk Zone. Since 2011, the herd has
grown to over 120 cows, calves and bulls.
Hikers will find plenty of adventure and
water along the Blair Creek and Current
River section of the Ozark Trail. Along the
trail, theyll discover Blair Creek, Bloom
Creek, Current River, Rocky Falls, Klepzig
Mill and Buzzard Mountain Shut-Ins.
For information about the area, stop by
the Copeland-Shy Visitor Center. The center is located at 155 W. Walnut St., in the
house thought to be the oldest in Ellington.
Learn about the areas history at the
Reynolds County Museum, 233 S. Second
St. in Ellington. The museum is open March
through November, Tuesday through Friday,
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the second Saturday
of each month, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 573945-2121 for more information.

Blue Spring Nature Area

photo Missouri Division of Tourism
A highlight of the season will be the
Reynolds County Fair in Redford held Sept.
1-3.
See movies under the stars at the renovated 21 Drive-In, located on Highway 21
south of Ellington. Its one of only 13 operating drive-ins in Missouri. Movies are
shown May through September on Fridays
and Saturdays. Bring a blanket or lawn
chairs. The gate opens at 7 p.m. and the
show begins at dusk.
To get a flavor of the area, the Reynolds
County Farmers Market is open through
September on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. Locally-grown produce
and more is available for sale at the Main
Street pavilion in Ellington.
Through October, be on the lookout for
bicyclists. The TransAmerica Trail, a 4,200mile cross country bicycle route from Virginia to Oregon, passes through Ellington via
Highway 21 and scenic Highway 106.

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