Volunteer Park (Hartsburg)
- + the park is a little off the trail head so it can be hard to find in the dark/dusk. if you look
towards the town you will see what looks like a jungle gym and a gazeebo in someones
back yard t...
Discussion started 04/26/2007 03:39 PM by randy - 4 replies (last reply by Jason at 10/21/2008 05:12 PM)randy from columbia on 04/26/2007 03:39 PM
the park is a little off the trail head so it can be hard to find in the dark/dusk. if you look
towards the town you will see what looks like a jungle gym and a gazeebo in someones
back yard that is the park it is not big. when me and a buddy came into town a couple
weeks ago we met the mayor driving arround town she was nice and stopped and told us
we could set our tent up right inside the gazeebo if we wanted to sadly tho my tent is the
old fashioned kind that needs to be nailed down so we just slept out in the open under the
gazeebo. in the morning dont miss the best omlett you will ever tast accross the street at
the diner and down the road is the hitchin post if you wanna warm up at night. i will warn
you tho the hitchin post stays open all night so if your not a sound sleeper you might find
it difficult to sleep with all the noise from the bar. other than that the town is nice, quite,
friendly and i would recomend staying there if you need a place to stop for the night.
randy from columbia on 04/26/2007 03:39 PM
the park is a little off the trail head so it can be hard to find in the dark/dusk. if you look
towards the town you will see what looks like a jungle gym and a gazeebo in someones
back yard that is the park it is not big. when me and a buddy came into town a couple
weeks ago we met the mayor driving arround town she was nice and stopped and told us
we could set our tent up right inside the gazeebo if we wanted to sadly tho my tent is the
old fashioned kind that needs to be nailed down so we just slept out in the open under the
gazeebo. in the morning dont miss the best omlett you will ever tast accross the street at
the diner and down the road is the hitchin post if you wanna warm up at night. i will warn
you tho the hitchin post stays open all night so if your not a sound sleeper you might find
it difficult to sleep with all the noise from the bar. other than that the town is nice, quite,
friendly and i would recomend staying there if you need a place to stop for the night.
Jason from Huntsville, AL on 04/27/2007 01:22 PM
We camped at the park in Hartsburg and had dinner at Dotties across the street. All I can say is GREAT about the whole experience. Very nice town, very friendly people, and Dotties has fantastic food! Two thumbs up!
Jason from Huntsville, AL on 04/27/2007 01:22 PM
We camped at the park in Hartsburg and had dinner at Dotties across the street. All I can say is GREAT about the whole experience. Very nice town, very friendly people, and Dotties has fantastic food! Two thumbs up!
Brent on 10/20/2008 01:38 AM
Volunteer Park backs up on one side to Main Street (where you can also see a red caboose) and on the other side to the grassy field immediately adjacent to the Hartsburg Trailhead.
Brent on 10/20/2008 01:38 AM
Volunteer Park backs up on one side to Main Street (where you can also see a red caboose) and on the other side to the grassy field immediately adjacent to the Hartsburg Trailhead.
michael rodemeyer from Hartsburg on 10/21/2008 04:30 PM
Mayor Nancy Grant, and others, have worked hard to make Hartsburg a friendly town for bikers and all visitors. We too don't like the too loud music and that war continues. Nancy has spent countless hours trying to get more business in town and to expand the hours of what we do have. She appreciates the comments of trail users and will bring up the problem of coordination of facilities along the trail. Remember most of us are volunteers spending a great deal of time trying to improve things. You may email Nancy directly at mrodemeyer@socket.net if you have constructive comments. Thanks.
michael rodemeyer from Hartsburg on 10/21/2008 04:30 PM
Mayor Nancy Grant, and others, have worked hard to make Hartsburg a friendly town for bikers and all visitors. We too don't like the too loud music and that war continues. Nancy has spent countless hours trying to get more business in town and to expand the hours of what we do have. She appreciates the comments of trail users and will bring up the problem of coordination of facilities along the trail. Remember most of us are volunteers spending a great deal of time trying to improve things. You may email Nancy directly at mrodemeyer@socket.net if you have constructive comments. Thanks.
Jason from Overland Park on 10/21/2008 05:12 PM
Michael was actually nice enough to forgo his dinner and drive me to Jeff City the other night when I got stuck out in the dark and didn't quite make it to where I had planned. I can not say enough nice things about the work Nancy and her husband are selfishly doing to make the Katy (and Hartsburg) a better place for everyone. I would strongly suggest that everyone stop in Hartsburg at the B&Bs, the local restaurant or the local bar and support the town as much as possible. I have never met as many nice people as I did in Hartsburg the other night. Thanks again Michael!!!
Jason from Overland Park on 10/21/2008 05:12 PM
Michael was actually nice enough to forgo his dinner and drive me to Jeff City the other night when I got stuck out in the dark and didn't quite make it to where I had planned. I can not say enough nice things about the work Nancy and her husband are selfishly doing to make the Katy (and Hartsburg) a better place for everyone. I would strongly suggest that everyone stop in Hartsburg at the B&Bs, the local restaurant or the local bar and support the town as much as possible. I have never met as many nice people as I did in Hartsburg the other night. Thanks again Michael!!!
Hartsburg Punpik Festival
- + Holy Moses! There were so many people at the festival! An estimated 30,000 were to show up. Nice vendors and crafts, though.
If you have issues with crowds, this is not the festival for you.
Discussion started 10/21/2008 11:26 AM by Derek - 1 reply (last reply by michael rodemeyer at 10/21/2008 04:43 PM)Derek from Oklahoma on 10/21/2008 11:26 AM
Holy Moses! There were so many people at the festival! An estimated 30,000 were to show up. Nice vendors and crafts, though.
If you have issues with crowds, this is not the festival for you.
michael rodemeyer from Hartsburg on 10/21/2008 04:43 PM
We had over 35,000 show up on Saturday and 25,000 plus on Sunday. Riding a bike is the best way to come to the festival as cars on Route A were in line for 2 hours. We had over 200 craft and 20 food booths and a pony ride and corn maze. something for everyone. The committee is already planning for next years festival, Aways on the second full weekend in October. We hope to see you then. You may email me if you have questions about the festival. mrodemeyer@socket.net
Volunteer Park (Hartsburg)
- + Hartsburg Cycle Depot has moved to Jefferson City and is no longer located in Hartsburg. There is no longer a bicycle shop in Hartsburg as far as I know.
Discussion started 10/20/2008 01:39 AM by Brent - 1 reply (last reply by michael rodemeyer at 10/21/2008 04:38 PM)Brent on 10/20/2008 01:39 AM
Hartsburg Cycle Depot has moved to Jefferson City and is no longer located in Hartsburg. There is no longer a bicycle shop in Hartsburg as far as I know.
Brent on 10/20/2008 01:39 AM
Hartsburg Cycle Depot has moved to Jefferson City and is no longer located in Hartsburg. There is no longer a bicycle shop in Hartsburg as far as I know.
michael rodemeyer from Hartsburg on 10/21/2008 04:38 PM
Sadly Mark and Pam Allchorn could not afford the $2,000 a month expenses they were being charged (thats a lot of flat tires) so they relocated to West Main Street in Jefferson City. They have purchased on old dental ofice and made that their shop and they now live above. Mark is one of the few wheel men that we know that can build a bike from scrath or fix one some one else has screwed up. They often go out of their way to help people stranded along the trail who need minor or major repairs. They can be reached at 573-636-9599. We mourn our loss of this neat couple although they are only 10 miles away from Hartsburg. They do still call themselves the Hartsburg Cycle Depot.
michael rodemeyer from Hartsburg on 10/21/2008 04:38 PM
Sadly Mark and Pam Allchorn could not afford the $2,000 a month expenses they were being charged (thats a lot of flat tires) so they relocated to West Main Street in Jefferson City. They have purchased on old dental ofice and made that their shop and they now live above. Mark is one of the few wheel men that we know that can build a bike from scrath or fix one some one else has screwed up. They often go out of their way to help people stranded along the trail who need minor or major repairs. They can be reached at 573-636-9599. We mourn our loss of this neat couple although they are only 10 miles away from Hartsburg. They do still call themselves the Hartsburg Cycle Depot.
Hotel Bothwell (Sedalia)
- + I cannot possibly say enough in this box to tell my overwhelmingly good experience at the Hotel Bothwell!! It was a great place to stay. I enjoyed the 1920s era hotel more than any I have stayed in an...
Discussion started 10/21/2008 11:34 AM by Derek - 0 repliesDerek from Oklahoma on 10/21/2008 11:34 AM
I cannot possibly say enough in this box to tell my overwhelmingly good experience at the Hotel Bothwell!! It was a great place to stay. I enjoyed the 1920s era hotel more than any I have stayed in anywhere.
Derek from Oklahoma on 10/21/2008 11:34 AM
I cannot possibly say enough in this box to tell my overwhelmingly good experience at the Hotel Bothwell!! It was a great place to stay. I enjoyed the 1920s era hotel more than any I have stayed in anywhere.
Claysville store
- + For our group of eighteen, the Claysville Store family was a tremendously good slice of graciousness. We were able to camp on their grounds and even were treated to a fabulous meal.
Discussion started 10/21/2008 11:28 AM by Derek - 0 repliesDerek from Oklahoma on 10/21/2008 11:28 AM
For our group of eighteen, the Claysville Store family was a tremendously good slice of graciousness. We were able to camp on their grounds and even were treated to a fabulous meal.
Klondike Park (Augusta)
- + We just got back from a week on the Katy Trail. This has to be THE nicest campground on the entire trail. Nice kitchen for cooking near the bathrooms and nice kept grounds. Just wonderful!
Discussion started 10/21/2008 11:23 AM by Derek - 0 repliesDerek from Oklahoma on 10/21/2008 11:23 AM
We just got back from a week on the Katy Trail. This has to be THE nicest campground on the entire trail. Nice kitchen for cooking near the bathrooms and nice kept grounds. Just wonderful!
Derek from Oklahoma on 10/21/2008 11:23 AM
We just got back from a week on the Katy Trail. This has to be THE nicest campground on the entire trail. Nice kitchen for cooking near the bathrooms and nice kept grounds. Just wonderful!
Wheel Inn Drive In (Sedalia)
- + Classic Drive-in probably from the 1940's. A real landmark in Sedalia and very famous for its' Goober Burger. Yes it sounds wierd but one bite and you will be hooked.
Discussion started 02/11/2005 05:37 PM by Michael - 4 replies (last reply by anonymous at 10/20/2008 10:15 AM)Michael from Kansas on 02/11/2005 05:37 PM
Classic Drive-in probably from the 1940's. A real landmark in Sedalia and very famous for its' Goober Burger. Yes it sounds wierd but one bite and you will be hooked.
Michael from Kansas on 02/11/2005 05:37 PM
Classic Drive-in probably from the 1940's. A real landmark in Sedalia and very famous for its' Goober Burger. Yes it sounds wierd but one bite and you will be hooked.
whitewolf23 on 01/27/2007 11:35 PM
The Wheel Inn is closing as of September 2007 so the government may widen the highway. The age of the Guber Burger is dead.
whitewolf23 on 01/27/2007 11:35 PM
The Wheel Inn is closing as of September 2007 so the government may widen the highway. The age of the Guber Burger is dead.
slp from fair grove, mo on 10/19/2008 04:52 PM
we just had the infamous guberburger this weekend...delicious! excellent waitresses
slp from fair grove, mo on 10/19/2008 04:52 PM
we just had the infamous guberburger this weekend...delicious! excellent waitresses
Anonymous on 10/20/2008 09:33 AM
Where did the Wheel Inn relocate? I was just past the corner on the way home from a ride last week and the orig Wheel Inn has been torn down. You mean I could have had a gooberburger after my ride and missed it?!?! It's not something I'd eat everyday, but for the times I would get in the Sedalia area for a ride, they sure tasted good for an after ride treat.
Anonymous on 10/20/2008 09:33 AM
Where did the Wheel Inn relocate? I was just past the corner on the way home from a ride last week and the orig Wheel Inn has been torn down. You mean I could have had a gooberburger after my ride and missed it?!?! It's not something I'd eat everyday, but for the times I would get in the Sedalia area for a ride, they sure tasted good for an after ride treat.
Anonymous from Sedalia, Mo on 10/20/2008 10:15 AM
The "New Wheel In is located South of the old one, across from the state Fair grounds, South on Hwy 65. Eddie's also serves the "Gubberburger". Eddie's is located at Broadway (Hwy 50) and Ohio St. It is a historic drive in. They also have cruise night once a month.
Anonymous from Sedalia, Mo on 10/20/2008 10:15 AM
The "New Wheel In is located South of the old one, across from the state Fair grounds, South on Hwy 65. Eddie's also serves the "Gubberburger". Eddie's is located at Broadway (Hwy 50) and Ohio St. It is a historic drive in. They also have cruise night once a month.
Marthasville
- + Stayed at the Little House Bed and Breakfast a few weeks ago. There were 3 of us and we thought it was very comfortable and was decorated so cute. Having the whole house to ourselves was great. It w...
Discussion started 10/18/2008 11:09 PM by barbara - 0 repliesbarbara from willard on 10/18/2008 11:09 PM
Stayed at the Little House Bed and Breakfast a few weeks ago. There were 3 of us and we thought it was very comfortable and was decorated so cute. Having the whole house to ourselves was great. It was a wonderful experience and would recommend it to everyone. If we ever get the chance we will stay there again. Barb from Willard, MO
Missouri State Fairgrounds (Sedalia)
- + We set up camp last night and were awakened by the local cop who said we weren't allowed to be there and had us leave. Thus there is no camping allowed in Sedalia.
Discussion started 10/16/2008 09:18 PM by framinger - 2 replies (last reply by robert at 10/18/2008 08:54 PM)framinger from Philadelphia, PA on 10/16/2008 09:18 PM
We set up camp last night and were awakened by the local cop who said we weren't allowed to be there and had us leave. Thus there is no camping allowed in Sedalia.
framinger from Philadelphia, PA on 10/16/2008 09:18 PM
We set up camp last night and were awakened by the local cop who said we weren't allowed to be there and had us leave. Thus there is no camping allowed in Sedalia.
Vickie E from Sedalia on 10/17/2008 04:21 PM
Sorry for your inconvenience; however, the campgrounds on the Fairgrounds are 365 days a year. If the Police chased you away, you may have not been in our Public Campgrounds. As I am sitting at my desk on the Fairgrounds right now, there are many RVs and tents in our park. $18 for RV, $10 tent/primative.
Vickie E from Sedalia on 10/17/2008 04:21 PM
Sorry for your inconvenience; however, the campgrounds on the Fairgrounds are 365 days a year. If the Police chased you away, you may have not been in our Public Campgrounds. As I am sitting at my desk on the Fairgrounds right now, there are many RVs and tents in our park. $18 for RV, $10 tent/primative.
robert from columbia on 10/18/2008 08:54 PM
Will the shower houses be open on Monday evening?
Thanks!
robert from columbia on 10/18/2008 08:54 PM
Will the shower houses be open on Monday evening?
Thanks!
Dave & Jacquie's (Defiance)
- + Bar and grill is easily accessed from the trail. A friend and I stopped for lunch on 10-18-2008. The double burger was huge. The waitress was friendly, though very busy.
Discussion started 10/18/2008 02:26 PM by Lee - 0 repliesLee from Festus, MO. on 10/18/2008 02:26 PM
Bar and grill is easily accessed from the trail. A friend and I stopped for lunch on 10-18-2008. The double burger was huge. The waitress was friendly, though very busy.
Lee from Festus, MO. on 10/18/2008 02:26 PM
Bar and grill is easily accessed from the trail. A friend and I stopped for lunch on 10-18-2008. The double burger was huge. The waitress was friendly, though very busy.
Peers Store (Peers)
- + Peers Store was awesome. It's a railroad era building with a ton of history. Barb, the owner, operates a small grocery store. In addition, she has a room above the store which she rents for an extr...
Discussion started 10/18/2008 02:21 PM by Lee - 0 repliesLee from Festus, MO. on 10/18/2008 02:21 PM
Peers Store was awesome. It's a railroad era building with a ton of history. Barb, the owner, operates a small grocery store. In addition, she has a room above the store which she rents for an extremely reasonable rate. A friend and I stayed overnight on 10-16-2008. Brittany, the young lady behind the counter, has a fantastic personality. Barb could not have been more accommodating. She and Brittany are, without a doubt, the friendliest people on the trail.
Lee from Festus, MO. on 10/18/2008 02:21 PM
Peers Store was awesome. It's a railroad era building with a ton of history. Barb, the owner, operates a small grocery store. In addition, she has a room above the store which she rents for an extremely reasonable rate. A friend and I stayed overnight on 10-16-2008. Brittany, the young lady behind the counter, has a fantastic personality. Barb could not have been more accommodating. She and Brittany are, without a doubt, the friendliest people on the trail.
Mokane Market (Mokane)
- + Several of the other comments were not favorable for the market, but I disagree. A friend and I have ridden the trail twice, the first time in August of 2006 and recently in October of 2008. We have...
Discussion started 10/18/2008 01:45 PM by Lee - 0 repliesLee from Festus, MO. on 10/18/2008 01:45 PM
Several of the other comments were not favorable for the market, but I disagree. A friend and I have ridden the trail twice, the first time in August of 2006 and recently in October of 2008. We have stopped at the Mokane Market both times. They offer deli meats and make a pretty good deli sandwich. We were able to get breakfast sandwiches recently and restock our supplies. We found the clerk and locals to be friendly.
Lee from Festus, MO. on 10/18/2008 01:45 PM
Several of the other comments were not favorable for the market, but I disagree. A friend and I have ridden the trail twice, the first time in August of 2006 and recently in October of 2008. We have stopped at the Mokane Market both times. They offer deli meats and make a pretty good deli sandwich. We were able to get breakfast sandwiches recently and restock our supplies. We found the clerk and locals to be friendly.
Trailside Bar & Grill (Rhineland)
- + Bar and grill is located right off the trail. A friend and I ate lunch there on Thursday 10-16-2008. They offered a very good cheesburger. Thursday's are &1 hamburger days, so we ate cheap. They a...
Discussion started 10/18/2008 01:40 PM by Lee - 0 repliesLee from Festus, MO. on 10/18/2008 01:40 PM
Bar and grill is located right off the trail. A friend and I ate lunch there on Thursday 10-16-2008. They offered a very good cheesburger. Thursday's are &1 hamburger days, so we ate cheap. They also have homemade pie. The coconut cream was very good.
Lee from Festus, MO. on 10/18/2008 01:40 PM
Bar and grill is located right off the trail. A friend and I ate lunch there on Thursday 10-16-2008. They offered a very good cheesburger. Thursday's are &1 hamburger days, so we ate cheap. They also have homemade pie. The coconut cream was very good.
Turner Katy Trail Shelter Hostel (Tebbetts)
- + A friend and I stayed at the hostel overnight 10-15-08. The hostel is primitive but offers a place to clean up and sleep. After a day of riding in the rain it was a welcome sight. For anyone travel...
Discussion started 10/18/2008 01:23 PM by Lee - 0 repliesLee from Festus, MO. on 10/18/2008 01:23 PM
A friend and I stayed at the hostel overnight 10-15-08. The hostel is primitive but offers a place to clean up and sleep. After a day of riding in the rain it was a welcome sight. For anyone traveling on a budget, or guys not interested in a bed-and-breakfast, the hostel is a perfect option.
Lee from Festus, MO. on 10/18/2008 01:23 PM
A friend and I stayed at the hostel overnight 10-15-08. The hostel is primitive but offers a place to clean up and sleep. After a day of riding in the rain it was a welcome sight. For anyone traveling on a budget, or guys not interested in a bed-and-breakfast, the hostel is a perfect option.
Dutzow Deli & Restaurant (Dutzow)
- + I used to eat about 20 meals a week here. During the summer months they will sometimes have live music in the beergarden behind the restaurant on the weekends. The owners, Karl (Stuttgart area) and Ti...
Discussion started 10/18/2008 04:09 AM by Gary - 0 repliesGary from Marthasville/Osage Beach on 10/18/2008 04:09 AM
I used to eat about 20 meals a week here. During the summer months they will sometimes have live music in the beergarden behind the restaurant on the weekends. The owners, Karl (Stuttgart area) and Tina, (Austria) are usually accessibl, and very nice. Gary
Gary from Marthasville/Osage Beach on 10/18/2008 04:09 AM
I used to eat about 20 meals a week here. During the summer months they will sometimes have live music in the beergarden behind the restaurant on the weekends. The owners, Karl (Stuttgart area) and Tina, (Austria) are usually accessibl, and very nice. Gary
Trail Conditions?
- + Anyone been on/near the trail this week? I'm riding the Katy on Fri and Sat and was wondering if it's been raining on the trail, like it's been raining here in KC for the last couple of days. Just c...
Discussion started 10/15/2008 09:27 AM by Jason - 2 replies (last reply by MTB at 10/17/2008 10:36 PM)Jason from Overland Park on 10/15/2008 09:27 AM
Anyone been on/near the trail this week? I'm riding the Katy on Fri and Sat and was wondering if it's been raining on the trail, like it's been raining here in KC for the last couple of days. Just checking to see what the trail conditions are like.
Thx in advance for any help.
Trek on 10/15/2008 11:25 AM
I was on the trail around Boonville/Rocheport last weekend and the trail was fine. I don't think its rained enough through central Missouri for there to be an issue or concern.
MTB from NW Arkansas on 10/17/2008 10:36 PM
Rode Pilot Grove to McBaine & back Thursday 10/16. There was rain Wednesday but the trail
was just fine Thursday afternoon when I rode. Plenty of wind and sun dried it up nicely.
Boonville
- + The High Street Victorian B & B is a pleasant place to stay. Kriss & Gene are delightful hosts. The breakfast was outstanding!
Discussion started 10/16/2008 09:13 PM by Joyce & Dena - 1 reply (last reply by kriss at 10/17/2008 01:27 PM)Joyce & Dena on 10/16/2008 09:13 PM
The High Street Victorian B & B is a pleasant place to stay. Kriss & Gene are delightful hosts. The breakfast was outstanding!
kriss on 10/17/2008 01:27 PM
Joyce & Dena,
It is always a delight to meet the folks who travel on the Katy Trail. I have really enjoyed getting to know everyone of them that has stayed or stopped by the High Street Victorian. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you. Kriss
Acorn B&B (Hermann)
- + (continued) My sisters and I were really looking forward to the advertised "simple and tasty" breakfast. The pictured granola parfait looked lovely. We weren't served that. Neither were were served an...
Discussion started 10/16/2008 08:44 AM by Sara Blacklock - 4 replies (last reply by Trek at 10/17/2008 08:13 AM)Sara Blacklock from Whiteman AFB, MO on 10/16/2008 08:44 AM
(continued) My sisters and I were really looking forward to the advertised "simple and tasty" breakfast. The pictured granola parfait looked lovely. We weren't served that. Neither were were served anything simple or tasty. We had to make our own coffee (which I don't mind doing)but the supplies were ancient. We took pictures it was so bad. The coffee and tea were kept in rusty old tins and the sugar was stuck in a block in an old jelly jar. Double yuck. We actually pedalled, hungry, up to Rhineland for breakfast. I guess I should try to say one positive thing: our hostess, Lois, seemed like a nice person.
Sara Blacklock from Whiteman AFB, MO on 10/16/2008 08:44 AM
(continued) My sisters and I were really looking forward to the advertised "simple and tasty" breakfast. The pictured granola parfait looked lovely. We weren't served that. Neither were were served anything simple or tasty. We had to make our own coffee (which I don't mind doing)but the supplies were ancient. We took pictures it was so bad. The coffee and tea were kept in rusty old tins and the sugar was stuck in a block in an old jelly jar. Double yuck. We actually pedalled, hungry, up to Rhineland for breakfast. I guess I should try to say one positive thing: our hostess, Lois, seemed like a nice person.
Trek on 10/16/2008 09:07 AM
Although I understand your disappointment, after looking at the Acorn website I see that the place is for sale and that the room rate is comparable with Motel 6 type lodging. I guess if you know they no longer want to run the place and the rate is low, low....you get what you pay for.
Trek on 10/16/2008 09:07 AM
Although I understand your disappointment, after looking at the Acorn website I see that the place is for sale and that the room rate is comparable with Motel 6 type lodging. I guess if you know they no longer want to run the place and the rate is low, low....you get what you pay for.
Sara Blacklock from Whiteman AFB, MO on 10/16/2008 08:36 PM
Perhaps you're a member of the family there, Trek. The place was comparable in price to the other 6 places we stayed during the week and it was HORRID. Just didn't want other folks to be deceived.
Sara Blacklock from Whiteman AFB, MO on 10/16/2008 08:36 PM
Perhaps you're a member of the family there, Trek. The place was comparable in price to the other 6 places we stayed during the week and it was HORRID. Just didn't want other folks to be deceived.
ElToro on 10/16/2008 10:35 PM
If you're close to Rheinland anyway - I was very pleased with my stay at the Dollhouse B&B in Rheinland. I thought Amanda was an excellent hostess. As an added bonus, she went out of the way to help me get a much needed bicycle repair arranged with a shop in Hermann while I was there that enabled me to complete my trip in time to attend my son's college soccer game in St. Charles.
ElToro on 10/16/2008 10:35 PM
If you're close to Rheinland anyway - I was very pleased with my stay at the Dollhouse B&B in Rheinland. I thought Amanda was an excellent hostess. As an added bonus, she went out of the way to help me get a much needed bicycle repair arranged with a shop in Hermann while I was there that enabled me to complete my trip in time to attend my son's college soccer game in St. Charles.
Trek on 10/17/2008 08:13 AM
I don't like to see others deceived either....and I'm not a member of the Nut family. Their website simply leaves a few clues when shopping for lodging.....one is that the place is for sale and the second is that room rates start at $55. I've never stayed there while visiting Hermann and probably won't because of those clues and your review. Thanks for helping to keep us all informed....that's what the Comment Forum is here for.
Trek on 10/17/2008 08:13 AM
I don't like to see others deceived either....and I'm not a member of the Nut family. Their website simply leaves a few clues when shopping for lodging.....one is that the place is for sale and the second is that room rates start at $55. I've never stayed there while visiting Hermann and probably won't because of those clues and your review. Thanks for helping to keep us all informed....that's what the Comment Forum is here for.
Jefferson City
- + Thom - thanks for the quick pick up from the North Jefferson Trailhead. As we had been hiking in the rain, it was greatly appreciated. The Cliff Manor B&B is a delightful place to stay - right on th...
Discussion started 10/16/2008 09:25 PM by Joyce & Dena - 0 repliesJoyce & Dena on 10/16/2008 09:25 PM
Thom - thanks for the quick pick up from the North Jefferson Trailhead. As we had been hiking in the rain, it was greatly appreciated. The Cliff Manor B&B is a delightful place to stay - right on the MO River. The rooms are spacious and the oatmeal pancakes and apple sausage were outstanding.
Rocheport
- + The School House B&B was TOPS! The rooms were immaculate with fine linens. Our breakfast was tasty. The owners went out of their way to accommodate us with "extra" items that needed to be picked up...
Discussion started 10/16/2008 09:17 PM by Joyce & Dena - 0 repliesJoyce & Dena on 10/16/2008 09:17 PM
The School House B&B was TOPS! The rooms were immaculate with fine linens. Our breakfast was tasty. The owners went out of their way to accommodate us with "extra" items that needed to be picked up later. I would highly recommend Abigails for dinner. We had the best lobster ravioli in the world. A small town with lots of charm.
Globe Hotel Bed & Breakfast (Hartsburg)
- + An oasis from the Katy Trail. After hiking for 18 miles, we were thrilled to find Jeanette with her open door inviting us in earlier than check in time. Our beds were very comfortable with crisp lin...
Discussion started 10/16/2008 08:58 PM by Joyce & Dena - 0 repliesJoyce & Dena from Nixa, Mo. & Springfield, MO on 10/16/2008 08:58 PM
An oasis from the Katy Trail. After hiking for 18 miles, we were thrilled to find Jeanette with her open door inviting us in earlier than check in time. Our beds were very comfortable with crisp linens. Having a sink in your room is a real plus. The breakfast was great for those of us who were hiking & biking the trail. I should have taken one of those homemade muffins she offered for later. Jeanette even offered to have breakfast long before normal hours to accommodate her guests. The cats stay to themselves and are never a bother. I would certainly stay here again. We are fortunate to have a B&B at this location on the Katy Trail and an owner who is so pleasant and accomodating.
Joyce & Dena from Nixa, Mo. & Springfield, MO on 10/16/2008 08:58 PM
An oasis from the Katy Trail. After hiking for 18 miles, we were thrilled to find Jeanette with her open door inviting us in earlier than check in time. Our beds were very comfortable with crisp linens. Having a sink in your room is a real plus. The breakfast was great for those of us who were hiking & biking the trail. I should have taken one of those homemade muffins she offered for later. Jeanette even offered to have breakfast long before normal hours to accommodate her guests. The cats stay to themselves and are never a bother. I would certainly stay here again. We are fortunate to have a B&B at this location on the Katy Trail and an owner who is so pleasant and accomodating.
Penrod's View Guest House (McKittrick)
- + Sherry, Got our refund check today. Thanks so much, we will definitely try to make it to your place on our next trip!!!
Discussion started 10/16/2008 07:28 PM by Becky - 0 repliesBecky from West Frankfort, Illinois on 10/16/2008 07:28 PM
Sherry, Got our refund check today. Thanks so much, we will definitely try to make it to your place on our next trip!!!
Becky from West Frankfort, Illinois on 10/16/2008 07:28 PM
Sherry, Got our refund check today. Thanks so much, we will definitely try to make it to your place on our next trip!!!
Eagle Bluffs Overlook Trail
- + I'm surprised there is no reference on here to the Eagle Bluffs Overlook Trail which is a few miles east of McBaine. Even though I was kind of in a hurry, I stopped here for 20-30 minutes to climb to...
Discussion started 10/15/2008 06:18 PM by JasonA - 1 reply (last reply by robert at 10/16/2008 03:23 PM)JasonA from Omaha, NE on 10/15/2008 06:18 PM
I'm surprised there is no reference on here to the Eagle Bluffs Overlook Trail which is a few miles east of McBaine. Even though I was kind of in a hurry, I stopped here for 20-30 minutes to climb to the top and look out over the river valley from a platform on the side of the bluffs. The sign says: Strenuous Climb / Beautiful View. Maybe the view isn't as beautiful as the climb is strenuous, but it still a worthwhile little hike.
robert from columbia on 10/16/2008 03:23 PM
There is a better lookout really close to there. If you are traveling towards Jefferson City and
stop just passed the information kiosk on the right you will see a MDC sign on your left. If
you walk up that little hill and crawl over the little bluff then walk up the really steep hill to
your left you will end up right by the perche hole on the bluff. That lookout is far higher than
the one that the MDC built but its still on MDC land so you are free to go there.
I'm sure that didnt make sense but I tried! I enjoyed that lookout way before MDC built the
steps etc.
Meyers Hilltop Farm (McKittrick)
- + We did an overnight to Herman from StL and I researched much on which B&B would be a great place to stay as well as a good value (cash is tight so we spend carefully). Well the reviews on this place ...
Discussion started 10/16/2008 12:02 PM by Ricky and Jodie - 0 repliesRicky and Jodie from Creve Coeur on 10/16/2008 12:02 PM
We did an overnight to Herman from StL and I researched much on which B&B would be a great place to stay as well as a good value (cash is tight so we spend carefully). Well the reviews on this place are 100% correct, and THEN SOME! I feel this is not a place you just "stay" but a B&B that you are visiting old friends with Maggie and Eldon. Great hosts. Hilltop was written up in National Geographic Travelers magazine April 2004 with a few quotes from Maggie herself. Her oatmeal pancakes, sensational. Comlimentary rides are available to and from Herman so unless you want to pay more for a B&B in Herman, the value is very good. Maggie and Eldon are terrific hosts, I would love to have them as neighbors. The B&B is quiet, peaceful and relaxing. Stay here for a great experience and save a few dollars while you're at it. The quality at their rates are superb, I would recommend this place without hesitation. Side note: the restaurant at Stone Hill winery serves delicious food at reasonable prices. Make reservations just to be sure, it's not large.
Ricky and Jodie from Creve Coeur on 10/16/2008 12:02 PM
We did an overnight to Herman from StL and I researched much on which B&B would be a great place to stay as well as a good value (cash is tight so we spend carefully). Well the reviews on this place are 100% correct, and THEN SOME! I feel this is not a place you just "stay" but a B&B that you are visiting old friends with Maggie and Eldon. Great hosts. Hilltop was written up in National Geographic Travelers magazine April 2004 with a few quotes from Maggie herself. Her oatmeal pancakes, sensational. Comlimentary rides are available to and from Herman so unless you want to pay more for a B&B in Herman, the value is very good. Maggie and Eldon are terrific hosts, I would love to have them as neighbors. The B&B is quiet, peaceful and relaxing. Stay here for a great experience and save a few dollars while you're at it. The quality at their rates are superb, I would recommend this place without hesitation. Side note: the restaurant at Stone Hill winery serves delicious food at reasonable prices. Make reservations just to be sure, it's not large.
Rocheport
- + My wife and I stayed at the Schoolhouse B&B last year at this time of year, it was wonderful. Breakfast was almost sinful, yum.
Good friends stayed at Amber House B&B shortly thereafter. They t...
Discussion started 10/16/2008 11:21 AM by J. Devero - 0 repliesJ. Devero from St. Louis, MO on 10/16/2008 11:21 AM
My wife and I stayed at the Schoolhouse B&B last year at this time of year, it was wonderful. Breakfast was almost sinful, yum.
Good friends stayed at Amber House B&B shortly thereafter. They too loved their stay there.
We also enjoyed just wandering around the shops in Rocheport, shopkeepers were warm and friendly.
Cafe Bella (Augusta)
- + Cafe Bella offers delicious food, a fabulous atmosphere, and good service. I would definitely visit this restaurant again. In addition, there is a wonderful shop right next door called "Wineroad" that...
Discussion started 10/16/2008 11:12 AM by Sara Blacklock - 0 repliesSara Blacklock from Whiteman AFB, MO on 10/16/2008 11:12 AM
Cafe Bella offers delicious food, a fabulous atmosphere, and good service. I would definitely visit this restaurant again. In addition, there is a wonderful shop right next door called "Wineroad" that had the best shopping on the Katy Trail! The shop held lovely hand-painted silk scarfs, jewelry and clothing. I can't wait to go back.
Sara Blacklock from Whiteman AFB, MO on 10/16/2008 11:12 AM
Cafe Bella offers delicious food, a fabulous atmosphere, and good service. I would definitely visit this restaurant again. In addition, there is a wonderful shop right next door called "Wineroad" that had the best shopping on the Katy Trail! The shop held lovely hand-painted silk scarfs, jewelry and clothing. I can't wait to go back.
Trailside Bar & Grill (Rhineland)
- + My sisters and I enjoyed a GREAT, filling, hot breakfast here....including 50 cent coffee (that's virtually unheard of) Our total bill for the 3 of us was only $7.50. Keep up the good work Clarence!!!...
Discussion started 10/16/2008 08:56 AM by Sara Blacklock - 0 repliesSara Blacklock from Whiteman AFB, MO on 10/16/2008 08:56 AM
My sisters and I enjoyed a GREAT, filling, hot breakfast here....including 50 cent coffee (that's virtually unheard of) Our total bill for the 3 of us was only $7.50. Keep up the good work Clarence!!!!!!
Sara Blacklock from Whiteman AFB, MO on 10/16/2008 08:56 AM
My sisters and I enjoyed a GREAT, filling, hot breakfast here....including 50 cent coffee (that's virtually unheard of) Our total bill for the 3 of us was only $7.50. Keep up the good work Clarence!!!!!!
leaf color?
- + How far along are the fall colors on the trail?
Discussion started 10/15/2008 10:58 PM by Peter - 1 reply (last reply by Trek at 10/16/2008 08:34 AM)Peter from Wisconsin on 10/15/2008 10:58 PM
How far along are the fall colors on the trail?
Trek on 10/16/2008 08:34 AM
Minimal last weekend.....I'd guess another week to 10 days to peak.
Katy Trail Shelter (Tebbetts)
- + We have heard of one cyclist who had a bad experience at the hostel: loud, drunk non-cycling hostel guests who kept him awake most of the night with their fighting, vomiting, yelling, etc. Apparently...
Discussion started 08/23/2004 01:45 PM by Ray (webmaster) - 5 replies (last reply by JasonA at 10/15/2008 06:02 PM)Ray (webmaster) on 08/23/2004 01:45 PM
We have heard of one cyclist who had a bad experience at the hostel: loud, drunk non-cycling hostel guests who kept him awake most of the night with their fighting, vomiting, yelling, etc. Apparently there is no supervision of guests, so it is up to the guests themselves to regulate their behavior. Hopefully this was just an isolated incident. If you've stayed at the Tebbetts hostel, please feel free to "Add Your Reply" and share your experience, good or bad.
TR in Jonesboro from Jonesboro, AR on 09/02/2004 12:47 PM
Stayed there two nights in April. No problem with anything, in fact it was an extremely pleasant experience. The shelter has hot, running water, showers, and heat and air. It is sparten, but very clean and comfortable.
Dan and Jamie A from St Louis, MO on 10/28/2004 10:18 AM
We stayed at the shelter and had a very nice time. The room is warm the beds just right (if you have a sleeping bag) and the town's people are very friendly. Try the pizza next door at Jim's.
roadlitter from Alabama on 03/22/2005 04:58 PM
Yep, had a couple of dudes stumble in about 2:00am, loud, overbearing, etc. I informed them, get control of themself, or I would (and two friends) would tear their heads off. Soon, the youngins' settled in and all rested well. Kudzu kid.
Bruce from O'Fallon, IL on 09/06/2007 05:57 PM
Stayed there over the Labor Day weekend, Sunday eve, and had the place to myself. The log book indicated heavy use in May and June w/ one in Aug. With the place to myself, I locked the front door so nobody would enter late at night. The way I saw it, the place is a shelter for cyclists and they can't ride the trail after dark anyway. The only place in town for food is the bar next door. I got a good ham sandwich there, but I'm not fond of smoking and the other patrons were so that detracted as expected. The bar is very redneck too w/ Confederate and redneck items for sale.
JasonA from Omaha, NE on 10/15/2008 06:02 PM
Stayed there Saturday night, along with a family of five. They took the upstairs, I took the downstairs, and we got along just fine. Plenty of hot water made for a nice shower to get the trail dust off. Missy's was closed, so I ate at Jim's Bar & Grille. The menu is frozen hamburgers or frozen pizza. I had a pizza, it was enough for me plus a couple slices left over for breakfast. The bar closes at 8 on Saturdays so there wouldn't be any problem with drunken folks -- but I locked up at night just to be sure. Highly recommended.