Reply to Labor day weekend Katy trail ride

My husband and I are planning a 4 day weekend on the Katy trail. I was told between Booneville and herman is the most scenic part of trail. What would be the best places to stay in this area? What Shuttle service would be best to take back?

My boys and I (ages 4 and 6) just finished up the exact route you are considering. Well actually we started in Rocheport. This was my first time on the trail and we were there before things get in full swing but here is my nickle tour.
The Katy Trail B&B in Rocheport is cute, clean, cozy, affordable and the kitchen is very well stocked. We camped the next night in Hartsburg at the city park. Great spot if you bring some ear plugs. Lots of dogs that like to bark at every train and plane that come by. We had supper at the Big Muddy and breakfast at Dotty's Cafe. Both within walking distance of the park.
Next night we camped in the county fair grounds in Mokane. Lots of flat ground but not much to eat if you dont like lots of fried everything.
The last 2 nights we spent camping in the city park in Herman. We had supper at The Barrel and lunch at Tin Road (?) brewery.
The shuttle service I used to get back to Rocheport was O'Bryans Taxi. They were by far the cheapest (1.50/mile vs most others that were over $2.00/mile) and showed up exactly when they said they would.
Other than Herman most of the food you will get along the way ranges from fancy bar food to bad bar food so if you are looking for some fancy schmancy pasta better pack it along.
Rocheport to Hartsburg is probably the most scenic portion of the trail that we covered and Mokane to Herman would rank a pretty close second. The parts in between aren't bad, they just have some pretty big shoes to fill.

I've stayed at the Globe B & B in Hartsburg a couple of times and really loved it. I agree with the previous poster about the Rocheport B & B, it's right on the trail and provides a continental breakfast. The rooms are quite comfortable. If you have extra cash to splurge, the School House B & B in Rocheport is excellent and you get served a great breakfast. I've stayed there, and had a flat tire. The owner fixed my tire for me and went out of his way to help. I think there's more than one place to eat in Rocheport. We had a great time at the General Store. And the bike and pedestrian bridge over the Missouri River at Jefferson City is now open. The dedication was today. So if you had the time, stopping in Jefferson City is now easier (you can safely bike over the bridge). I've seen great reviews of the Cliff House B & B and the Briar Roas B & B in Jefferson City on this forum. By the way, the Briar Rose has a for sale sign in front. So if anyone is interested in running a B & B, look into it.