Planned or spur of the moment, there’s always something to do.
Coming to North Missouri offers a getaway for the whole family. Everyday can be a new adventure for kids of all ages. Get hands-on, visit a farm and see how a big tractor rolls. Pet kid goats and lambs. Catch a frog. Hike forested trails or take a horseback ride. Chase fireflies! Dance around a fire at night and tell tall tales. If you’re a spectator, experience the thrill of a horse show or rodeo. Sit down and enjoy a local softball game. Let’s Go Play.
Jamesport, Missouri is the largest active Amish settlement in Missouri. Noted for its hospitality, Jamesport provides a respite for visitors to enjoy the shops, bakeries, and saddleries. Step back in time searching antiques, quilts, and collectibles. Buy fresh produce from the weekly Amish North Missouri Produce Auction. Go horseback riding or take a buggy ride. Commission the Chamber for a personal tour of the community or take a little time to learn about the inner workings of an Amish farm with the Graber Farm Tour. Jamesport hosts an Amish Consignment Auction and Horse Sale, on July 5,6. Jamesport will be celebrating the towns Sesquicentennial in 2022.
https://jamesport-mo.com/htdocs/events.htm
Squirrel Cage Jail, Gallatin, Missouri. Built in 1889 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Gallatin’s Squirrel Cage Jail was inspired by the 1883 trial of Frank James as the James Gang roamed freely for the most part in northern Missouri. Also known as a “rotary jail” this octagonal-shaped jail has a rotating deck divided into individual jail cells spinning on a single axis. The jail was in use by the county sherrif’s office until 1975. Reclamation and renovation began in 1991. This is one of three jails of its kind still standing today. Tours by appointment.
https://daviesscountyhistoricalsociety.com/category/1889-squirrel-cage-jail/
Adam-ondi-Ahman, Daviess County. Originally called Spring Hill by the Prophet Joseph Smith, Adam-ondi-Ahman was a short-lived 1838 Latter-day Saint settlement located a few miles southeast of Jameson, Missouri. Today, Adam-ondi-Ahman represents a place of beauty and quiet contemplation. Visitors can expect lush green fields and tree lines. Take a walking path through the sacred area for a casual picnic. The park offers a visitor lookout with clean restrooms and is open from dawn to dusk.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/learn/historic-sites/missouri/adam-ondi-ahman?lang=eng
Black Silo Winery, Trenton, Missouri. Black Silo first was born in 2010 out of an idea to bring the Green Hills something unique and wonderful, something of the earth and personally touched. Typically, the
winery is open from April to December, Thursday – Saturday's 1:00 – 9:00 p.m. Along with being a relaxing spot along the way to kick back and taste the fruits of their vines, Black Silo also hosts community events such as the Wheels and Wine Car Show in June and the Mid-America Music Festival in August.
https://www.blacksilowinery.com/
Mid-America Music Festival, Trenton, Missouri. The annual Mid-America Music Fesitival features renowned headliners and emerging artists and includes a weekend of great country music, food trucks, exhibitors, beverage stations, hot air balloon rides, fun festival activities, primitive style RV & Tent camping, fireworks, and a whole lot more. Organizers encourage participants to play and stay on the 70-acre campground. Drydock your camper or bring a tent to settle in and enjoy the festivities.
https://www.midamericamusic.com/
Grundy County Museum, Trenton, Missouri. Built in 1895, and dedicated July 4th, 1976, the Grundy County Museum houses three floors of history pertaining to our area. Railroad, medical, farm, church, war memorabilia, and Indian artifacts can all be found within its walls. In addition to the museum, make sure to stop and admire the historic architecture of the Jewett Norris Library, which houses the Hoover Theater, a black-box theater featuring local artists.
Crowder State Park, Trenton, Missouri. Crowder provides a retreat of rugged slopes and stately forests. Designed for outdoor enthusiasts, Crowder offers a range of recreation on the water and on land throughout the 640-acre boundary such as camping, hiking, fishing, small boating, picnicking, tennis, backpacking and access to floating on the Thomspon River. The camping area features leveled, improved sites with shaded areas, and modern restrooms. Park areas sport playgrounds and shelters for family gatherings. More information about Crowder State Park can be found at
https://mostateparks.com/page/54953/general-information
