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Provided by Missouri Department of Tourism
FALL/WINTER 2007

When the days are getting shorter and the trees proudly display their fall color, create your own getaway and explore Missouri. Enjoy a scenic drive, experience the wine country, hike a state park, or savor the local flavor at a fall festival. From the big cities to the small country towns, Missouri captures the spirit of the season.

St. Louis plays host to Missouri Botanical Garden’s Harvest Festival at Shaw Nature Reserve, offering visitors music, food prepared by top local restaurants, and locally grown produce. The aroma of hickory and oak flood the air in Kansas City during the American Royal Barbecue, an event known as the “World Series” of barbecue.

Experience a simpler time with a visit to Hannibal, home of Mark Twain, where artisans and street musicians lure visitors to their Autumn Historic Folklife Festival. Sip and sample food and wine pairings at seven wineries along 20 scenic miles from Hermann to New Haven at the Holiday Fair Wine Trail. Fresh cider, apple dumplings and homemade root beer are on the menu at Weston’s Applefest, just north of Kansas City.

Choose a trail and hike your way through oak-hickory forests, sunny glades and bluff-top vistas with spectacular lake views at Lake of the Ozarks State Park. From limestone bluffs to gently rolling farm fields, Missouri’s diverse landscape is visible as you bike Katy Trail State Park. Float along densely forested shorelines in the crystal-clear waters of the Ozark National Scenic Riverways in southeast Missouri.

Kansas City kicks off the holiday season with the illumination of more than 80 miles of lights at the Country Club Plaza. While shopping, view the mayor’s Christmas tree at Crown Center. Jefferson City and Columbia shopkeepers stage live holiday performances in their storefront windows during the Windows Festival. Enjoy Christmas parades, gift shops and a five-story Christmas tree in Branson, home to An Old Time Christmas, one of the top Christmas celebrations in the country.

Visit www.VisitMO.com, or call 800-519-4800 for more on fall/winter activities.

MISSOURI	Branson
	The Resort at Branson Branson, Missouri After experiencing a big Branson show, why spoil the evening by reserving a small hotel room? Stretch out at The Resort at Branson for around the same cost. Condos feature spacious living areas, fully equipped kitchens, air conditioning, fireplaces, washer/dryers, and private patios. Call (800) 867-2095. www.greatpricedcondos.com/br
MISSOURI	Lake of the Ozarks
	Lakeview Resort Sunrise Beach, Missouri A family resort encompassing 3 peninsulas and one mile of shore line. Choose from 79 lakeside cottages & condos ranging in size from 1 to 8 bedrooms with fully-equipped kitchens. We also include a full list of amenities to help you unwind and break away from your everyday routine. www.lakeview-resort.com
	The Resort at Lake of the Ozarks Osage Beach, Missouri Spend your days lakeside, golfing or exploring the area’s parks and attractions. Compared to the cost of a standard hotel room, you can relax in a spacious condo complete with comfortable living rooms, fully equipped kitchens, AC, fireplaces, washer/dryers, and private patios. Call (800) 867-2095. www.greatpricedcondos.com/lo
	Southwood Shores Resort Condominiums Four Seasons, Missouri The luxury of a first-class resort at affordable prices. Studios, 1-, 2-, and 3-bedrooms • Heated indoor pool & hot tubs • Outdoor pool with sundeck • Tennis & basketball courts • Playground & picnic area • Covered boat docks www.southwoodshorescondos.com
	Tan-Tar-A Resort Osage Beach, Missouri At the Tan-Tar-A Resort, you will find excitement on 420 lush acres. There are 27 holes of golf featuring rolling, tree-lined fairways and large greens. You will find 3 swimming pools, a full health spa and salon, water craft rentals, parasailing, horse back riding, variety of organized activities for children and shopping. www.tan-tar-a.com
MISSOURI	St. Charles
	Boones Lick Trail Inn St. Charles, Missouri Capture the essence of history with elegance. Enjoy a colonial fireplace, view of the Missouri River, whirlpool bath suites, flat screen TV, “his/her” colonial sleeping garments, and a full gourmet breakfast. Available for small weddings, special events and historic dinner presentations. www.booneslick.com