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Rivers Edge RV Park & Campground (Portland)
 -  + We camped there last weekend. The campsite is a work in progress which made the stay a little rough even with the full hook ups. But the view of the Missouri River was great and made it worth wild. ...
Discussion started 06/14/2006 09:02 AM by Marge & MIke - 2 replies (last reply by Drew & Karen at 07/03/2006 07:09 PM)
Marge & MIke from Pacific, MO on 06/14/2006 09:02 AM
We camped there last weekend. The campsite is a work in progress which made the stay a little rough even with the full hook ups. But the view of the Missouri River was great and made it worth wild. The trail between Portland and Bluffton was super!

 
Marge & MIke from Pacific, MO on 06/14/2006 09:02 AM
We camped there last weekend. The campsite is a work in progress which made the stay a little rough even with the full hook ups. But the view of the Missouri River was great and made it worth wild. The trail between Portland and Bluffton was super!

 
Drew & Karen from Blue Springs, MO on 07/03/2006 07:02 PM
We concur with the previous post. The trail between Portland and Bluffton is a must do! If you don't do any other portion of the KATY...do that one. You will experience five or so miles of glimpses/full views of the the MO river, green canopies of trees overhead, vine covered bluffs. Moss even grows on the trail. This portion was a respite from the heat in the mid-90 degree July weather because cool air flows all day in the deep green growth to the left, right, and above the rider. It's a good choice for a hike/ride.

 
Drew & Karen from Blue Springs, MO on 07/03/2006 07:02 PM
We concur with the previous post. The trail between Portland and Bluffton is a must do! If you don't do any other portion of the KATY...do that one. You will experience five or so miles of glimpses/full views of the the MO river, green canopies of trees overhead, vine covered bluffs. Moss even grows on the trail. This portion was a respite from the heat in the mid-90 degree July weather because cool air flows all day in the deep green growth to the left, right, and above the rider. It's a good choice for a hike/ride.

 
Drew & Karen from Blue Springs, MO on 07/03/2006 07:09 PM
We stayed two nights at "River's Edge". We were the lone campers on the grounds and we slept well in the cooler night air. I don't know if the MO river has something to do with the air cooling down at night, but it was NICE. The hot showers were appreciated to wash the KATY dust off. David, the campground manager, will give you a key to the trailer which also includes a sink, flushing toilet, and AC in a room you can cool off in. Firewood and night crawlers are available...talk to David.

 
Drew & Karen from Blue Springs, MO on 07/03/2006 07:09 PM
We stayed two nights at "River's Edge". We were the lone campers on the grounds and we slept well in the cooler night air. I don't know if the MO river has something to do with the air cooling down at night, but it was NICE. The hot showers were appreciated to wash the KATY dust off. David, the campground manager, will give you a key to the trailer which also includes a sink, flushing toilet, and AC in a room you can cool off in. Firewood and night crawlers are available...talk to David.


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Katy Trail is a real gem...
 -  + I rode the entire trail from west to east last week. I found the vast majority of people along the trail to be friendly and helpful.I rode a Schwinn Fastback Cyclecross with Kenda 38c kevlar belted ti...
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Mark from Iowa on 07/03/2006 03:20 PM
I rode the entire trail from west to east last week. I found the vast majority of people along the trail to be friendly and helpful.I rode a Schwinn Fastback Cyclecross with Kenda 38c kevlar belted tires. I experienced no flat tires.I believe a cyclecross bike to be the perfect Katy Trail bike for someone who likes to ride at a fast pace.Very durable and lightweight.The Katy trail is a thing of beauty. Enjoy.....


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Mt. Pleasant Winery
 -  + We visited Augusta and the Mt. Pleasant Winery 6/22. We were aware of the $5 charge each to try your choice of 5 wines. You do get to keep the wine glasses, and they give you a $5 certificate to use ...
Discussion started 07/03/2006 02:38 PM by mborofix@comcast.net - 1 reply (last reply by savage24 at 07/03/2006 03:10 PM)
mborofix@comcast.net from Murfreesboro, TN on 07/03/2006 02:38 PM
We visited Augusta and the Mt. Pleasant Winery 6/22. We were aware of the $5 charge each to try your choice of 5 wines. You do get to keep the wine glasses, and they give you a $5 certificate to use on a purchase of $20 or $25 or more. One of the wines we tried we liked, and notice a sign in the tasting room that it was on sale for $5.99 (regularly $9.99). We thought it would be fun to get a cold bottle and sit out in their wein garden area to enjoy it, may get some cheese & crackers, etc. We were told we could purchase cold bottles and snacks in the next room - their grocery area. We were shocked when the clerk at the grocery said to purchase a cold bottle, the cost was $19.00. When we asked about the sale price in the tasting room, he said it was only for take home purchases. We then asked about just buying a glass or two to drink in their outdoor area, and were told they didn't sell by the glass on weekdays. We couldn't figure any way to justify paying more that 3 times the amount for a cold bottle versus a room temp. bottle, so we left with our wine glasses and went elsewhere.

 
savage24 from KC, MO on 07/03/2006 03:10 PM
I hope you went to Augusta Winery. They will sell you a cold bottle of wine at a reasonable price to enjoy on their covered patio.


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 -  + Driving from NE to NC and back in late summer. Bringing our bikes. Thought we'd sample the Katy Trial. Would appreciate recommendation on two 15-mile sections to try. Entry must be fairly close to...
Discussion started 06/29/2006 12:47 PM by GG - 7 replies (last reply by frank at 07/03/2006 02:58 PM)
GG from Bellevue, NE on 06/29/2006 12:47 PM
Driving from NE to NC and back in late summer. Bringing our bikes. Thought we'd sample the Katy Trial. Would appreciate recommendation on two 15-mile sections to try. Entry must be fairly close to I-70. Looking for scenery, rolling but not steep hills, perhaps along river. Shade would be a bonus. No more than five responses please.

 
MLH from Overland Park KS on 06/29/2006 10:57 PM
This question gets asked not infrequently in this forum but yours is unique in that you wish to remain close to I-70. Options:



1) Rocheport east. This is the most scenic and popular area along the entire trail according to most and it has what you desire: close to I-70, the river very close to the trail, and some but not total shade not to mention the beautiful cliffs, petroglyphs, the Lewis and Clark Cave (stay out please!) etc. Take the 115 exit off I-70 and go north down the hill to Rocheport. Check out the historic town first then head to the trailhead. Ride west about 500 yards first to see the tunnel.



2) Booneville west. This is as close to I-70 as you can get; you will actually cross it on a converted railroad bridge. While not as scenic as #1, this portion of the trail is quite shaded and has the rolling hill agricultural scenery that you desire although the trail itself is only slightly up/downhill. You may also ride east from the Booneville trailhead past the restored depot, past the casino and over the Missouri River. The bridge has a barrier-protected bike lane, is not difficult and the view is wonderful. If you head further into the valley you will see an old railroad turntable and the bridge in New Franklin is itself quite historic. Booneville is via exits 101 and 106.



3) McKittrick/Hermann in either direction. I will let the easteners chime in more detail regarding this or perhaps adjacent areas of the trail but the town of Hermann in the wine country is a fun day or overnight visit. It is south of I-70 on hwy19 by about 15 miles via exit 175. Note that the trail is in Mckittrick, north of the river and most people don't reel comfortable riding on the highway bridge down to Hermann, which is south of the river and thus off of the trail.

 
Psychlist from St Louis on 06/30/2006 08:51 AM
You've got one other option that's close to I-70 - St Charles. It's at the eastern end of the trail. Heading south from St Charles, you'll get some nice river views and wooded areas, especially after you get about 10 miles out from the St Charles trailhead. Click on St Charles in the map at the top of any page in this website, to find out how to get there.



As for "rolling but not steep hills", you won't find any hills on the Katy Trail. It's an old railroad route, and is very flat.

 
frank from festus on 06/30/2006 12:09 PM
ditto to what mlh of overland, kansas said on number 1, i have no idear on number 3, been as far as boonvile, but not past and never been to herman or mckittrick. if you would want, try defiance to augusta. it is off hwy 40 on 94, bouts 10 miles m/l from I-70, and well worth the extra drive. it is shaded in places, some areas along the river. nice cool places around the klondike area (which is next to the river) and it is bouts 15 miles one way from defiance to augusta.

the old turntable at new franklin is pretty neat and the old railroad bridge is neat also. the view over the misssouri bridge is nice, but the ride stinks if you're scared of heights. any which way u go, have fun and be safe.

 
Trek Biker from St. Joseph, MO on 06/30/2006 04:51 PM
McKittrick east to Treloar is a good ride. There are towering bluffs as well as good views of the river. Although this is a bit south of the I-70 path, Hermann is a community worth visiting if not for the fantastic accomodations and view at the Herman Hill Vineyard and Inn, for the tour and German food at the Stone Hill Vineyard. Flatland..no hills on this section.



From MLH's post....2) Legendary Lard Hill through Booneville heading west is rather long and gradual, but nothing that the old train couldn't do (without lard on the tracks anyway!).

 
Sarah McGregor from Denver on 07/02/2006 07:53 PM
All are good suggestions, but I'd second the Booneville section. Actually, a fun thing to do would be to ride from Pilot Grove east to Booneville because it's a great downhill and very wooded and pretty. Or go out and back. The trail first joins the Missouri R at Booneville, so that's cool. A truly wonderful place to stay in Booneville is the River View Suites. They are beautifully converted apartments right on the Missouri, complete with kitchen and deck. Very comfy and reasonable. 660-882-0300.

 
Anonymous from Iowan on 07/03/2006 01:55 PM
It is all good....

 
frank from festus on 07/03/2006 02:58 PM
G G, bellevue, ne, a mistake i made on the mileage between defiance and agusta. it is bouts 14-15 miles round trip. please accept my apologies.


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Greens Bottom Trailhead
 -  + Is there any ammenties such as food & beverage on Calkins-Hill Road due north of the Trailhead and if so, how far? What is the road like? Thanks
Discussion started 07/01/2006 07:35 PM by John - 2 replies (last reply by Sarah at 07/03/2006 11:24 AM)
John from Tulsa on 07/01/2006 07:35 PM
Is there any ammenties such as food & beverage on Calkins-Hill Road due north of the Trailhead and if so, how far? What is the road like? Thanks

 
Sarah McGregor from Denver on 07/02/2006 07:45 PM
You mean Caulks Hill, I presume. There is a strip mall about 3 miles north on Caulks Hill and Harvester. Just ride north on Caulks Hill Rd. There is a supermarket, McDonald's and some others I can't recall. The first half mile or so is very steep and narrow, but after that it's fairly rolling, no big hills and the road widens a bit. There's also a sidewalk if you prefer.

 
Sarah from Denver on 07/03/2006 11:24 AM
PS: the steep, narrow part of Caulks Hill Rd isn't very busy, except southbound during the morning rush hour and northbound during the afternoon rush. After it widens out, there's quite a bit of traffic moving about 40 mph that isn't used to cyclists. However, there's enough room, or you can always ride on the sidewalk.


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Augusta Brewing Co. (Augusta)
 -  + The atmosphere here was great. I plan to go back soon, relax on the patio with a beer, burger, and one of those fantastic Bavarian Pretzels.
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Anonymous from Manchester, MO on 05/07/2006 02:30 PM
The atmosphere here was great. I plan to go back soon, relax on the patio with a beer, burger, and one of those fantastic Bavarian Pretzels.

 
Anonymous from Manchester, MO on 05/07/2006 02:30 PM
The atmosphere here was great. I plan to go back soon, relax on the patio with a beer, burger, and one of those fantastic Bavarian Pretzels.

 
Missouri Joe from O'Fallon, MO on 07/02/2006 05:34 PM
Today was my first visit to the Augusta Brewing Co. during the return leg of a 36 mile trek. It was a hot and humid day and I felt I deserved a beer or two. While I didn't get to sample all of their beers I must say that the two I had were great. Much better than the beer at the Trailhead in St. Charles. Service was relaxed and you had to ask for food and drink, no waitress service. Other patrons seemed to be enjoying the beer and food as well. A large cooler was provided to supply cyclists with free water. I will stop there again.

 
Missouri Joe from O'Fallon, MO on 07/02/2006 05:34 PM
Today was my first visit to the Augusta Brewing Co. during the return leg of a 36 mile trek. It was a hot and humid day and I felt I deserved a beer or two. While I didn't get to sample all of their beers I must say that the two I had were great. Much better than the beer at the Trailhead in St. Charles. Service was relaxed and you had to ask for food and drink, no waitress service. Other patrons seemed to be enjoying the beer and food as well. A large cooler was provided to supply cyclists with free water. I will stop there again.


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Amtrak' s bike policy
 -  + Amtrak who is operating with near empty trains will only allow four bikes per train and no trailers even though it has an open area in every car that can well accomadate them. Please email Amtrak (it...
Discussion started 03/20/2006 09:39 AM by Patti - 11 replies (last reply by WR at 07/02/2006 11:43 AM)
Patti from Kansas City on 03/20/2006 09:39 AM
Amtrak who is operating with near empty trains will only allow four bikes per train and no trailers even though it has an open area in every car that can well accomadate them. Please email Amtrak (it's easy) at WWW.AMTRAK.COM and click on "Contact Us" and request that Amtrak start allowing more than four bikes per train and also trailers, particularly along the Kansas City/St.Louis route. If Amtrak becomes more bike friendly it would be beneficial to cyclists, Katy Trail towns, and Amtrak alike. If enough people contact Amtrak, it can make a difference

 
Matthew from Kansas City, MO on 03/20/2006 11:55 AM
Excellent comment, Patti. I have battled with this because I want to use a cargo trailer for my trip. If you are going on a self-supported trip and want to use Amtrak, it is pretty difficult to do so within their policy. I offered to pay for another bike spot for the trailer and they outright told me that I could not take it. With a trip looming this week, that almost made Amtrak a non-option and put the trip in jeopardy.



I was able to contact the Big Shark shop near Forest Park, which is a bike-friendly MetroLink ride from the downtown Amtrak station in StL. They were willing to take my boxed bike and/or trailer and have it ready for me when I arrived, which would have bailed me out with little added time and a little added expense. Lucky for me in this case, I have a friend that will be making a trip to St. Peters and will be taking the trailer to Kirkwood to meet me. I'll miss out on riding downtown. :-(



In any case, yes, please continue to encourage Amtrak to be flexible. The Katy Trail alone is a great opportunity for them and they aren't being too flexible with those of us that really want to support them.

 
Matthew from Kansas City, MO on 03/20/2006 03:34 PM
I sent this note:



I will be using Amtrak to travel to St. Louis with my bicycle and then to ride back to Kansas City using the Katy Trail. There is a large community of cyclists that does the same thing and relies upon Amtrak to do so. Thus, with such a significant journey, it is discouraging that Amtrak is so unflexible in accomodating the equipment often needed for a bike trip. I had planned on using a trailer for the trip that would have easily fit in the car. I offered to purchase an additional bike ticket for it but was told it could not be accomodate. It is a few inches too large to be a carry-on, so I'm now faced with shipping it to St. Louis and picking it up there.



If I weren't so interested in seeing ridership increase and Amtrak succeed in this corridor, I would have made other arrangements. It is frustrating that I will sit on a train with a surplus of space but the lack of flexibility to use it.



Just when there were signs of Amtrak catching on and ridership increasing, you may want to consider the core constituents that the service has and attempt to accomodate them, particularly on this route.



This is an excellent way to introduce people to the service and win customers. Don't turn them away. Amtrak should market its accomodations for bicycles more, invest more in them and allow for some flexibility in their use.

 
Nails on 03/20/2006 08:50 PM
Common sense would tell you check your facts. Amtrak trains are hardly empty. Ridership has set records for 3 straight years.

http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Amtrak/am2Copy/News_Release_Page&c=am2Copy&cid=1093554022797&ssid=180

KC-STL ridership was up 6.7% in FY2005 over FY2004. I remember one time I was lucky to find a seat.



There is not an open area on THIS train for trailers or any checked baggage. They had to take out 2 rows of seats to make room for the bicycles.



Don't get me wrong, I'm all for AMTRAK accomodating cyclists and I encourage eveyone to advise AMTRAK of the service they expect.



I remember when they wouldn't take bikes, period. I know the guy who fought with AMTRAK to get bikes on board. He even designed a rack for this purpose to no avail. You know how he suceeded? He made a ampaign contribution to a MO representative. Since MO subsidizes this route, the representative was able to get AMTRAK to allow bikes on this route.

 
Matthew from Kansas City, MO on 03/21/2006 10:01 AM
While ridership is up, it certainly isn't a consistent sell-out crowd. Don't confuse a modest increase with packed trains -- those aren't the case. If you really have been on a full train, it was an exception, not the rule. In any case, Amtrak faces serious revenue issues and being as accomodating as possible could help to stem those.

 
sbikes from KCMO on 03/22/2006 07:26 PM
I can't speak the bike issue. I rode the trail from Clinton to St. Louis expecting to take the

train back to KC only to get halfway there and have the tracks wash out and they cancelled all

trains. But, I did ride Amtrak about a month ago from Kansas City to Jeff City and there were

maybe 10 passengers total...on the whole train.



Oh, btw, there is a U-haul place in St. Charles not far from the trailhead. My friend and I rode

in on our bikes and the lady behind the desk saw us come in and said, "yes, I have your

reservation here for a trailer" I was not amused. I asked her if they could install a hitch on

the bikes. We got a truck.

 
September from Tulsa, OK on 04/19/2006 04:46 PM
Can't take a trailer, and can't take fully loaded panniers. What to do?



My husband and I rode the Katy Trail in 2005 on the DNR trip, and we wanted to return in the fall with a group from Oklahoma, but we had to cancel because of Amtrak's policy. Our plan was to drive to visit with family in St. Louis, take the train with our bikes and gear to Sedalia, meet up with our group, then pedal back to St. Louis. Amtrack wouldn't take our trailer, so we had to get our tickets refunded. They weren't the only ones who lost our revenue, though. So did the gas stations, restaurants, gift shops, and other merchants along the way. Other people in our group were interested in taking the train, but because of their 4 bike policy, they ended up renting a shuttle so everyone could go together. Another problem was their 2-bag policy. Two front panniers, two rear panniers, handlebar bag, and trunk bag add up to six bags. Someone suggested putting them all in two duffle bags, (they won't all fit and the duffle bag is extra weight to haul), or strapping two panniers together to call it one bag. Since we didn't go, I didn't have a chance to test Amtrak on this. We actually tried to talk to someone in person about it in June, and went to two different stations, but the ticket agents didn't know anything, and the trains weren't in at the time so we could physically look or ask questions to someone who might actually know.

 
JB from PITTSBURGH, PA on 04/23/2006 09:49 PM
Forget carrying panniers, trailers, etc.... UPS your clothes to places you stay with a return sticker to ship dirty clothes back. I took 1 pannier (two days clothes)and shipped clothes to Sedalia and Columbia....UPSed dirty stuff back home. Worked great.

 
JME from Lake St. Louis on 06/27/2006 03:09 PM
We had no trouble with loading our bikes on Amtrak. They stuck the four bikes between the seats and strapped them in. My biggest gripe was the impatient riders who did not understand that the larger heavier trains have the right-of-way on the tracks. We had to stop at least twice and wait for the trains to pass. With all the stops at towns and for the trains it would have been quicker for a friend to drive us to Sedalia. By the way, the train only took us to Jefferson City. Amtrak had a bus waiting to take us to Sedalia. They provided a sack lunch and water for that leg of the trip.

 
mborofix from Murfreesboro, TN on 06/29/2006 12:03 PM
We rode our bikes between St. Charles and Hermann over 6/22 - 6/23, and purchased tickets on Amtrak for the train back to Kirkwood (St. Louis)for Saturday, 6/24. The cost was $14 per person, $10 per bike. Weren't we suprised Saturday morning, waiting at the Hermann depot, when a large Greyhound type bus pulled up, an Amtrak conductor got off and asked if we were coming with them. Apparently the train itself doesn't actually run that route all the time - they substitute a bus. We were able to squeeze our bikes in the undercarriage luggage storage, but someone else also had a bike under there, so it got pretty crowded there. We were very disappointed we didn't get to ride a train, but at least it was a way to get back to St. Louis area.

 
Nails on 06/29/2006 02:38 PM
The reason you were put on the bus is because UP (who owns the line) is performing maintenance on the route. If I recall correctly, this is more of an issue with the Eastbound trains.

 
WR from Saint Louis, MO on 07/02/2006 11:43 AM
Comment to mborofix:

That was my bike in there, I also had my Burley Cargo with me.


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Birk's Gasthaus - Hermann
 -  + We really enjoyed the stay. Food was great, architecture was great. We had two rooms, and each had it's own bath. The hosts were freindly and the Ice Cream and Brownies for evening dessert was fabu...
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We really enjoyed the stay. Food was great, architecture was great. We had two rooms, and each had it's own bath. The hosts were freindly and the Ice Cream and Brownies for evening dessert was fabulous! Front porch conversations with other guests were fun, too.


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Clifton City F&B
 -  + According to the book, it says there is a conv. store in town. Is this correct? Thanks!
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John from Tulsa on 07/01/2006 08:07 PM
According to the book, it says there is a conv. store in town. Is this correct? Thanks!


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Riverside Sweets
 -  + Took our 8 yr old son on the Katy trail and did 40 miles. We stopped to get ice cream before we started. It was GREAT!! Not as sweet as Maggie Moo's, it was perfect!! We will be going back next ti...
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CW from Chesterfield on 07/01/2006 07:02 PM
Took our 8 yr old son on the Katy trail and did 40 miles. We stopped to get ice cream before we started. It was GREAT!! Not as sweet as Maggie Moo's, it was perfect!! We will be going back next time. I'm 5 months pregnant, and I have been craving it, ever since we had it last week!! Fudge was okay, not the best. Go and try the ice cream!


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Hours of Operation
 -  + Does anyone know the hours they are open? Thanks!
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John from Tulsa on 07/01/2006 04:35 PM
Does anyone know the hours they are open? Thanks!

 
John from Tulsa on 07/01/2006 06:20 PM
Opps, this is regarding Jim's Bar & Grill in Tebbetts. Thanks again!


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Service and food was great
 -  + We took 11 family and friends to Dotty's Cafe...some where from St. Louis and all thought the food and service was awesome. We enjoyed the atmospher, friendly town folk and best of all the food. Bet...
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Laura Cagle from Columbia, MO on 06/30/2006 10:34 PM
We took 11 family and friends to Dotty's Cafe...some where from St. Louis and all thought the food and service was awesome. We enjoyed the atmospher, friendly town folk and best of all the food. Between all of us we had something wonderful off the menu and each was able to try something different. The cobble was to die for.


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Dotty's Cafe (Hartsburg)
 -  + Busy place...no wonder...the food was GOOD. We had pork roast/stuffing/gravy...green beans cooked with ham. Topped it all off with cobbler a la mode...one blackberry (tart sweet like I like it) and o...
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Drew & Karen from Blue Springs, MO on 05/30/2006 12:26 PM
Busy place...no wonder...the food was GOOD. We had pork roast/stuffing/gravy...green beans cooked with ham. Topped it all off with cobbler a la mode...one blackberry (tart sweet like I like it) and one cherry. Nice atmosphere. Clean bathrooms. Very homestyle through and through.

 
Drew & Karen from Blue Springs, MO on 05/30/2006 12:26 PM
Busy place...no wonder...the food was GOOD. We had pork roast/stuffing/gravy...green beans cooked with ham. Topped it all off with cobbler a la mode...one blackberry (tart sweet like I like it) and one cherry. Nice atmosphere. Clean bathrooms. Very homestyle through and through.

 
Mom who rides with her daughters from Lee's Summit on 06/04/2006 12:35 PM
Loved it also. Great burgers. Sorry, misspelled it on an earlier post.

 
Mom who rides with her daughters from Lee's Summit on 06/04/2006 12:35 PM
Loved it also. Great burgers. Sorry, misspelled it on an earlier post.

 
Steve from Houston, TX on 06/20/2006 08:02 PM
We stopped for lunch and had the fried chicken special. Good.

 
Steve from Houston, TX on 06/20/2006 08:02 PM
We stopped for lunch and had the fried chicken special. Good.

 
Hooked on Biking from Close to KC on 06/30/2006 05:26 PM
We eat at Dotty's everytime we're in Hartsburg. Food, & service are always great,cobbler & pies are always fresh, & everyone is so friendly. Now that they are in their new SMOKE FREE location, it's even better!!!


 
Hooked on Biking from Close to KC on 06/30/2006 05:26 PM
We eat at Dotty's everytime we're in Hartsburg. Food, & service are always great,cobbler & pies are always fresh, & everyone is so friendly. Now that they are in their new SMOKE FREE location, it's even better!!!



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Dotty's Cafe (Hartsburg)
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Ashley's Rose Restaurant
 -  + We came through Augusta 6/22, riding our bikes on the Katy Trail. We ate lunch here, and were very hot and tired when we arrived, and after looking at us, they immediately brought plenty of water and...
Discussion started 06/29/2006 12:25 PM by mborofix - 0 replies
mborofix from Murfreesboro, TN on 06/29/2006 12:25 PM
We came through Augusta 6/22, riding our bikes on the Katy Trail. We ate lunch here, and were very hot and tired when we arrived, and after looking at us, they immediately brought plenty of water and ice tea. We had a nice lunch, and then ate dinner there that evening too. We enjoyed the food, and the atmosphere. Apparently in Augusta on weeknights the whole town shuts down by 5pm, so this is the only place to eat dinner those nights anyway, but we did really like it. Since we were staying at the Wine Country Inn, and breakfast here was part of the B&B package, we asked if we could eat earlier the next morning (instead of the scheduled 8:30 - 9:30am time), and the manager very happily came in early the next morning and had a huge breakfast ready for us at 7am. Thanks for going the extra mile for us!


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Augusta Wine Country Inn
 -  + We stayed here 6/22/06 in the Turnball Suite and thought it was great. We had finished our first day, biking from St. Charles, and were hot and tired. When we arrived in town we first ate lunch at A...
Discussion started 06/29/2006 12:19 PM by mborofix - 0 replies
mborofix from Murfreesboro, TN on 06/29/2006 12:19 PM
We stayed here 6/22/06 in the Turnball Suite and thought it was great. We had finished our first day, biking from St. Charles, and were hot and tired. When we arrived in town we first ate lunch at Ashley's Rose/White House Restaurant, and they let us check in early. The room was beautiful, the bed was soooo comfortable, and we loved having the common room and balcony with seating available. We were the only guests that night, so we had the place to ourselves. There was a small fridge in the common area we could put our water bottles in for the next day, and store the bottle of wine we bought in the afternoon at the Augusta Winery, for sharing out on the balcony that evening. Although there was no TV, we enjoyed the books they had available (although my husband didn't finish his so will have to search for it at our local library) and the peace and quiet. We wanted to get on the trail early the next day, so the manager at Ashley's Rose came in early the next morning and fed us breakfast at 7 am, instead of having to wait until 8:30 as scheduled. There is even a nice swimming pool out back, which we didn't know about ahead of time, but we were told it was for guest use. If we ever come back by Augusta, we'll definitely want to stay here again.


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Claysville Store (Claysville)
 -  + The store looked closed down...does anyone out there know?
Discussion started 05/30/2006 12:34 PM by Drew & Karen - 6 replies (last reply by klp at 06/28/2006 03:28 PM)
Drew & Karen from Blue Springs, MO on 05/30/2006 12:34 PM
The store looked closed down...does anyone out there know?

 
geea on 06/02/2006 09:48 PM
Claysville store was closed that weekend to be able to attend and enjoy their daughters graduation. I only know this because I called and got the answer machine. Is is open only on the weekends, they both work full time jobs. Saturday 4:00pm to 8:00pm and Sunday 11:30am to 4:00pm, holiday mondays they open for lunch. The menu is limited on the weekend it is fried chicken and ham, on holidays it can be brauts and burgers or porksteaks. I have eaten there once and the food was good.

 
TNORTON from Columbia on 06/20/2006 06:22 PM
We tried to dine at the Claysville Store on Saturday evening, June 17th and it wasn't open. When will it be open again?

 
geea on 06/21/2006 12:39 AM
If it wasn't for bad luck then you might have been able to eat at claysville store. It seems lately that they have been closed a lot. I think that in the recent months they have closed for a graduation, a death in the family, an anniversary.

 
TNORTON from Columbia on 06/21/2006 05:41 AM
We tried to dine at the Claysville Store on Saturday evening, June 17th and it wasn't open. When will it be open again?

 
Roger from Columbia on 06/21/2006 04:33 PM
I telephoned before trying to go down there last weekend (i.e. the weekend of June 17/18). The message on their answering machine indicated that they would be closed due to their daughter's wedding ... a pretty righteous excuse in my book. I just telephoned them again to verify they'd be open this coming weekend, and they will be. Though it's not required to make reservations, the person I spoke with said they always appreciated getting a call to let them know folks were on their way.

 
klp from Jefferson City, MO on 06/28/2006 03:28 PM
http://www.digitaltalk.com/ClaysvilleCafe/claysville_strore_and_cafe.htm



This is the link for the store. I did find out they will be closed this weekend as I called to make a reservation, disappointing, but it is family run and they will not be open. They will open again the weekend of the 7th. They do have an answering machine for messages at the number listed on the link above. They are only open Saturday from 4 to 8, and Sunday from 12:30 to 4:00 p.m. They do take reservations, but it is not required. For large groups I would however recommend you do call.


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