FEATURES
by GARY FIGGINS
We look back at some of the top stories that have transformed Missouri’s travel landscape since the first issue of Show-Me Missouri rolled off the press.
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by JACK STAPLETON, JR.
The House Lounge in the Missouri State Capitol is a must-see today, but a future writer was there when Thomas Hart Benton painted his famous mural.
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by MATT WILSON
A Christmas film centered around Missouri wine country was filmed last year when Hollywood visited the quaint town of Hermann.
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by JIM WINNERMAN
Knowing how to play the game is not a requirement to become thoroughly immersed in the World Chess Hall of Fame in St. Louis.
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DEPARTMENTS
TASTE OF MISSOURI
BIG D'S BBQ
Branson
Known for brisket and baby back ribs, Big D’s BBQ has been voted five years running the people’s choice Gold Award for Best of Branson BBQ by thousands across the nation who submit their vote after dining in Branson. Throughout the years, Big D’s has won Best Dessert, Best Burger and Best Caterer—eight Gold Awards in all.
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Branson
Known for brisket and baby back ribs, Big D’s BBQ has been voted five years running the people’s choice Gold Award for Best of Branson BBQ by thousands across the nation who submit their vote after dining in Branson. Throughout the years, Big D’s has won Best Dessert, Best Burger and Best Caterer—eight Gold Awards in all.
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REMEMBER WHEN
MOARK RAILROAD MUSEUM
Poplar Bluff
Housed in the historic Frisco Depot in downtown Poplar Bluff, the MoArk Regional Railroad Museum features exhibits of seven different railroads—Iron Mountain, Missouri Pacific, Union Pacific, Frisco, Butler County, Cotton Belt and Amtrak—as well as an extensive model train layout. There is also a gift and hobby shop, and a model railroad repair shop.
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Poplar Bluff
Housed in the historic Frisco Depot in downtown Poplar Bluff, the MoArk Regional Railroad Museum features exhibits of seven different railroads—Iron Mountain, Missouri Pacific, Union Pacific, Frisco, Butler County, Cotton Belt and Amtrak—as well as an extensive model train layout. There is also a gift and hobby shop, and a model railroad repair shop.
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PLACES TO STAY
THE MANSION AT ELFINDALE
Springfield
Decidedly Victorian, The Mansion at Elfindale welcomes guests with 21st-century amenities. The inn offers peace and privacy every day of the week and a weekend buffet breakfast. Situated in the heart of Springfield, it’s owned by King’s Springfield church, affiliated with Assemblies of God.
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Springfield
Decidedly Victorian, The Mansion at Elfindale welcomes guests with 21st-century amenities. The inn offers peace and privacy every day of the week and a weekend buffet breakfast. Situated in the heart of Springfield, it’s owned by King’s Springfield church, affiliated with Assemblies of God.
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OFF THE BEATEN PATH
by JOHN ROBINSON
About the same time this magazine was getting off the ground, five people crammed into a small twin-engine plane in near gale-force winds to barnstorm 11 Missouri towns in one day.
That white-knuckle flight marked a sea change in promoting Missouri: we launched a campaign to encourage Missourians to vacation in Missouri.
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WHO WE ARE
For more than 20 years Show-Me Missouri's team of professional travel writers and photographers have provided readers with the opportunity to explore nearly every square mile of the Show-Me State . It's the next best thing to being here.
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Kennett, Missouri 63857
Toll-Free: (888) 751-6334
Local: 573-888-1100
Email: info@showmemissouri.net
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