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As we revisit areas listed in our books, we find new places to shout about – especially new lodging and dining. In a recent visit, we landed in historic downtown St. Charles, MO, just northwest of St. Louis. We spent almost all our time on Main Street. There are so many little shops to browse through and cafes to eat at. Park once, walk for hours. Here’s some of the things we explored:

NE – Embassy Suites Hotel St.Louis-St.Charles – Two Convention Center Plaza, Saint Charles, MO 63303
Reservations: http://embassysuites.hilton.com or 1-800-EMBASSY. Rates: $141.00 plus. Each suite is beautifully decorated with a private bedroom and spacious living room. All suites are fully equipped with two televisions, a refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, two telephones with data ports, high-speed Internet access and a well-lit dining/work table. Price also includes cooked-to-order breakfast and nightly manager’s reception.

NE – Llywelyn’s – 100 North Main Street. www.llywelynspub.com. Historic area. Kids Menu includes: Grilled Cheese, Mac & Cheese, Mini Corndogs, Two Mini Burgers, Chicken Tenders, Pizza, or Kids Fish. All are served with a kids drink (excluding Fitz’s) Fries, chips, fruit cup, or veggie sticks and Oreos for $5.49. Parents, you must try Welsh Potato Chips or Welsh Rarebit to start, flatbreads w/Guinness for lunch or traditional Irish fare of Bangers & Mashed, Shepherds Pie or Irish Stew for a filling dinner.

NE – Little Hills Restaurant – 501 South Main Street. www.littlehillswinery.com. Wait until you see their Children’s Menu: typical chicken tenders, grilled cheese, mac and cheese, burgers but also pot roast or a chicken tender bowl with mashed potatoes and corn. Avg. $5.00-$6.00. Special items for adults are highlighted on the main menu – including specialty steak and chicken dishes plus dinner “bowls.”

ADDITIONAL INFO

REOPENED!

The brand new Wonders of Wildlife Museum in Springfield, Missouri was voted the #1 Best New Attraction in America by readers of USA Today in 2017, and for good reason. The world-class conservation attraction has been dubbed the Conservation Capital of America with 35,000 fish in a 1.5 million gallon aquarium and the greatest collection of record-setting game animals ever assembled. Its location in Springfield, makes it the perfect jumping off point for your own outdoor adventure, whether floating one of Missouri’s numerous rivers or taking in the scenery at Lake of the Ozarks in advance of the Netflix hit Ozark’s second season.

CLOSED!

C – Columbia, Walk About Acres pg 11

C – Columbia, 63 Diner pg 10

C – Lake Ozark, Tom Sawyer Paddle Wheeler, pg 19

NE – St Louis, Earthways Center, pg 69

NE – St. Louis, Rams Football, pg 62

NW – Kansas City, Harley Davidson Vehicle & Powertrain Operations Tour, pg 116

SE – Jackson, Rocky Holler USA 150

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(search KIDS LOVE MISSOURI, 3rd Edition)