Local Communities, Services and Attractions
NEARBY TOWNS
The following communities surround Whiteman AFB: California, Clinton, Cole Camp, Concordia, Higginsville, Holden, Independence, Jefferson City, Kansas City, Knob Noster, La Monte, Lexington, Lincoln, Marshall, Sedalia, Versailles, Warrensburg, Warsaw and Windsor.
California
California was originally founded as the township of Boonesborough in 1834 and later as the city of California in 1848. The story is told that the city was named after an early settler named California Wilson. According to the legend, California Wilson told two men during a "house raising" he would buy local residents two gallons of whiskey if they would name the town after him. We don't know if Mr. Wilson made good on his promise, but it makes a good story!
California is the county seat of Moniteau County and is located 22 miles west of the state capital, Jefferson City, on U.S. Highway 50. The Missouri River runs along the northeastern border of the county.
The California Area
Chamber of Commerce
500 S. Oak St.
103 E. Versailles Ave.
California, MO 65018
Comm (573) 796-2500
http://www.calmo.com Clinton
Missouri's Historic Square District in Clinton looks as if one stepped back in time to the 1800s. There's more than 150 services and retail shops where you'll find unique jewelry, high-fashion clothing, an array of gift items, and even an old-fashioned soda fountain. Spend the day discovering a host of services and friendly, caring folks who can assist with everything from home decorating to insurance. The specialty shops will overwhelm you with a selection of antiques, craft supplies and many other treasures. Don't forget to take time out at one of downtown Clinton's restaurants.
Clinton Chamber of Commerce
200 S. Main
Clinton, MO 64735
Comm (660) 885-8166
http://www.clintonmo.com Cole Camp
Cole Camp is an historic town located where the Ozarks meet the great prairies in Benton County. It dates from its first post office in 1839, and it was the site of one of the first battles of the Civil War. The town boasts several buildings from pre-Civil War times and the downtown is on the National Register of Historic Places.
The town has a strong German heritage, still evident in the many German festivals and heritage events, and in the large number of the 1,025 residents who still speak the Low German brought over by their ancestors.
Old homes and farmsteads dot the countryside, recalling years past. The rich soil of the prairie and creek bottoms provide for excellent farming with fields of corn, soy beans and wheat. The production of beef completes the agricultural picture of the area.
http://www.colecampmo.com
Concordia
Founded in 1860, Concordia is known for its strong German heritage and tradition. It's built on the principal belief in strong ties to the church and the community.
Whether you enjoy the true Americana settings of the parks, facilities such as the spectacular Concordia Family Aquatic Center and Concordia Sports Complex, or just wish to relax at the 245-acre Edwin A. Pape Lake, Concordia has it all.
Concordia Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 143
Concordia, MO 64020
Comm (660) 463-2454
http://www.concordiamo.com Higginsville
Founded in 1869, by Harvey Higgins, the city of Higginsville is strategically located approximately 50 miles east of Kansas City on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 13 in the heartland of the Midwest.
With excellent schools, affordable housing, an outstanding park system, numerous churches, community organizations and state of the art municipal owned electric, water and sanitary sewer systems, the more than 4,600 residents enjoy a quality of life that is second to none.
Higginsville City Hall
1922 Main
Higginsville, MO 64037
Comm (660) 584-2106
http://www.higginsville.org Holden
Holden is a full-service community with a country atmosphere strategically located near the Ozarks and Kansas City. It has many recreational facilities such as the Holden City Lake, a golf course and a community center.
City Hall
101 W. 3rd St.
Holden, MO 64040
http://www.holdenmo.org Independence
Distance from Whiteman: 40 miles
This suburb of Kansas City is the fourth largest city in the state of Missouri and encompasses more than 78 square miles. It is the county seat of Jackson County. The approximately 115,000 residents enjoy more than 40 parks, excellent schools and outstanding shopping facilities that offer a wide variety of choices ranging from the historic Independence Square to one of the finest malls in the surrounding area.
Independence Chamber of Commerce
210 W. Truman Road
P.O. Box 1077
Independence, MO 64051
Comm (816) 252-4745
Fax (816) 252-4917
http://www.independencechamber.org Jeffer¬son City
The greater Jefferson City area—comprised of Cole, Callaway, Moniteau and Osage counties—is located in central Missouri. Jefferson City offers a quality community in which to live, work, play and conduct business. It is ideally located and positioned in central Missouri and the United States for people and business. The greater Jefferson City area consists of 2,253 square miles, with a population of 142,167 in 26 cities. The major cities are also county seats. They are Jefferson City/Cole County, Fulton/Callaway County, California/Moniteau County and Linn/Osage County.
U.S. Highways 54, 63 and 50 intersect in Jefferson City. These principle routes provide access to the St. Louis and Kansas City metro areas and other parts of the state.
Jefferson City Area
Chamber of Commerce
213 Adams St.
P.O. Box 776
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Comm (573) 634-3616
Fax (573) 634-3805
http://www.jeffersoncitychamber.org http://www.jeffcitymo.org Kansas City
Distance from Whiteman: 55 miles
Kansas City traces its beginnings to 1821, when Missouri was admitted to the Union. Francois Chouteau, a Frenchman living in St. Louis, came up the Missouri River that year and established a trading post on the waterway in the area that is now the northeast industrial district.
Annexations, mainly in the late 1950s and early 1960s, increased the city's area to more than 316 square miles, and its population has grown to 435,000. Kansas City, Mo., was recently named one of 10 All-America Cities for 2006. It is also the home of the Kansas City Chiefs (football) and the Kansas City Royals (baseball).
Greater Kansas City
Chamber of Commerce
920 Main St., Suite 600
Kansas City, MO 64105
Comm (660) 221-2424
Fax (660) 221-7440
http://www.visitkc.com Knob Noster
Located two miles from the base gate on Route J. It is a small town of about 2,300 and is home to the 3,400-acre Knob Noster State Park. Many varieties of pan and game fish are caught each year from the numerous lakes and ponds found throughout the park. Campers throughout the country enjoy the shelter houses, picnic tables, and camping, swimming and tennis facilities available to the public. Founded a little north of the present city limits in 1842, Knob Noster derives its name from the Latin "noster" meaning "our," and the two "knobs" or hills overlooking the town.
Knob Noster Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 275
Knob Noster, MO 65336
Comm (660) 563-2444/3011
La Monte
La Monte is located in Pettis County, in the Sedalia metro area. The population from the 2000 census was 1,064. It was split almost 50/50 for males and females, with 527 being male and 537 being female.
One of the major attractions of this small town is the LA Raceway. This 3/8-mile clay oval features modifieds, 305 winged sprints, street stocks and hobby stocks each Friday night. Military members get a special discount.
11649 Route Y
La Monte, MO 65337
(660) 347-5222
http://www.laraceway.com La Monte
http://www.epodunk.com Lexington
Founded in 1822, Lexington overlooks the Missouri River, the artery that brought life and commerce to the city. It still possesses a distinctly Southern heritage, and is known for the dramatic three-day "War Between the States," also know as "The Battle of the Hemp Bales." Lexington was the original headquarters of Russell, Majors and Waddell, the primary outfitters for and supplier of goods along the Santa Fe Trail. These three men later founded the Pony Express in St. Joseph, Mo.
Chamber of Commerce
Comm (660) 259-3082
http://www.historiclexington.com Lincoln
Lincoln is located on U.S. Highway 65, just south of Interstate 70 and Sedalia, MO. (home of the State Fair each August) and within a couple hours' drive to cities such as Branson, Columbia, Kansas City and Springfield. To the northwest, you will find the prairies and to the south and east, the Ozarks Hills. The city of Lincoln was chartered in 1869 and took the last name of our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. When established, the city had 220 residents. The population for 2005 was estimated at 1,040.
Lincoln Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 246
Lincoln, MO 65338
http://www.lincolnmissouri.com Marshall
Marshall is a small town located centrally in the heart of Missouri between Kansas City and St. Louis. This farming community is steeped in history from old Victorian homes to the Civil War Battle of Marshall. As in times past, the Marshall Municipal Band still performs on the lawn of the town square Thursday evenings during the summer. For those looking for a more modern form of entertainment, Marshall has many choices such as the new family aquatic center.
City Council Chambers
City Office Building
214 N. Lafayette
Marshall, MO 65340
Comm (660) 886-2226
http://www.marshall-mo.com Sedalia
From the moment one sets foot in the city, its rich history is evident. Founded in 1860, Sedalia began as a rough frontier town in the new west. When the Pacific Railroad arrived a year later, Sedalia boomed as it began its evolution into the Queen City of the Prairies.
Sedalia still offers a view of the past in the 19th century architecture visible throughout the city. From its historic downtown business district to tree-lined boulevards, a visit to Sedalia is a trip back in time.
Sedalia Chamber of Commerce
600 E. Third St.
Sedalia, MO 65301
Comm (660) 826-2222
http://www.visitsedaliamo.com Versailles
The city of Versailles, located on Missouri Highways 5 and 52, serves as the gateway to the Lake of the Ozarks area. With a population just less than 2,500, it's located between the agricultural prairies of Missouri and the Ozark hill country. Versailles serves as the county seat of historic Morgan County and as the trading center for thousands who make their home in the area. The city serves as a shopping center and host to thousands of tourists and vacationers visiting Lake of the Ozarks and the Gravois Arm of the lake, located south of the city on Highway 5.
Versailles Area Chamber of Commerce
109 N. Monroe
P.O. Box 256
Versailles, MO 65084
Comm (573) 378-4401
Fax (573) 378-2499
Warrensburg
It emerged from a frontier gathering place more than 150 years ago. In 1833, a blacksmith from Kentucky named Martin Warren chose a well-traveled spot along an Osage Indian Trail to build a cabin and set up his blacksmith shop. This shop served as an informal gathering place for the local farmers. Three years after moving to Missouri, Warren's shop was named the county seat of the newly created County of Johnson. The township was named Warren's Burg, in honor of the local blacksmith. In 1855, the township was incorporated and became the city of Warrensburg.
Work began in 1838 to build a courthouse for the newly formed county and was completed in 1842. The original courthouse was the site of Sen. George Graham Vest's famous "Tribute To A Dog," which he used as his closing argument in the Burden vs. Hornsby trial. Located 10 miles west of the base, it's home to the University of Central Missouri (student population more than 13,000).
Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce
100 S. Holden St.
Warrensburg, MO 64093
Comm (660) 747-3168
http://www.warrensburg.org Warsaw
Warsaw is located at the intersection of Highways 65 and 7, and sits between the two largest lakes in the state, Lake of the Ozarks and Truman Lake. Although tourism is our main business, we are a well rounded community. We have retail, industry and recreation.
The distance from Warsaw to some of the surrounding communities are as follows:
Clinton, 34 miles; Sedalia, 38 miles; Springfield, 83 miles; and Warrensburg, 63 miles.
Warsaw Area Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 264
Warsaw, MO 65355
Comm (800) WARSAW-4
http://www.warsawmo.org Windsor
A rural community of 3,087 residents nestled away from the hustle and bustle of fast-paced city life. Located at the crossroads of Missouri Highways 52 and 2, Windsor is as close to "Mayberry RFD" as you can get these days. Enjoy ice cream socials, baby contests, Easter egg hunts in the park, antique car shows, rodeos, horse shows, tractor pulls and holiday-themed parades. An Amish community is established in the Windsor area. It operates strictly as an agricultural community, but has a store where goods may be purchased.
Windsor Chamber of Commerce
114 W. Benton
P.O. Box 315
Windsor, MO 65360
Comm (660) 647-2318/3141
http://www.windsormo.org NEARBY INSTALLATIONS
AFELM DFAS CO KC/CD
Description Located in Kansas City, Mo.
approximately 55 miles
from Whiteman AFB.
Service U.S. Air Force
Location Missouri, USA
Fort Leavenworth
Description Army installation located
about 65 miles from Whiteman AFB.
Service U.S. Army
Location Kansas, USA
A variety of military installations are located close to Whiteman AFB, and the closest is Fort Leavenworth. Whiteman also has several detachments in the Kansas City area. For more information, check the Satellite Locations Topic.
LOCAL INFORMATION
Transportation
There is very limited public transportation in the surrounding communities. Amtrak runs from Kansas City to Warrensburg to St. Louis, with stops in between.
There is local taxi service in Warrensburg. Since Whiteman is located about ten miles from the closest city, private transportation is necessary.
American Driving Services
Arrangements can be made for airport pick up. See advertisement at the Airport Transportation Service.
855 S. Mitchell
Warrensburg, MO 64093
Comm (816) 429-1631
Amtrak
Amtrak runs from Kansas City to Warrensburg with departures at 8:20 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. It takes approximately one hour and 20 minutes.
100 S. Holden
Warrensburg, MO 64093
Toll Free (800) 872-7245
Kansas City International Airport
All major airlines are available.
601 Brasilia Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64153
http://www.flykci.com Rainbow Taxi (Commercial)
This private taxi service provides service to and from Whiteman AFB. The Rainbow Cab will pick up at KCI airport, but arrangements must be made in advance. If you need to be picked up at the airport, please call the company directly. Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Weekend arrangements can be made in advance.
3 SE 125 Warrensburg
Warrensburg, MO 64093
Comm (660) 747-3197
Motor Vehicles
Missouri Department of Revenue
Vehicles can be registered and licenses can be obtained here.
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
710 N. College
Warrensburg, MO 64093
Comm (660) 747-3500
http://www.dor.mo.gov/mvdl/motorv Non residents who wish to register vehicle(s) in Missouri need to provide the following: An out-of-state title (or if there is a lien holder), a current registration and complete address of the lien holder, if applicable; a Missouri safety inspection sticker less than 60 days old; a Missouri Personal Property Tax receipt for the previous year. If you do not have this receipt because you were not a resident of Missouri, you must go to the tax collector's office in the courthouse where you will be residing and obtain a receipt that says you were not required to pay Missouri Personal Property Tax for the previous year.
Provide a copy of most recent leave and earnings statement or an out-of-state driver's license. A safety inspection can be obtained at any full-service gas station, car dealership, or Wal-Mart automotive center. The on-base automotive skills center is a registered state inspection station and will perform this service by appointment. State inspections cost approximately $7.
Military members who wish to change their driver's license to Missouri will need to do the following:
Those with a valid out-of-state license will not need to take the Missouri written test. Provide to the examiners your out-of-state license and your Social Security card. A military ID will suffice for your Social Security verification if your Social Security number is on it. If your out-of-state driver's license has expired, you will be required to take both the written and road tests. Those wishing to obtain a driver's license for the first time will need to take both the written and road tests. A birth certificate or another legal document with your birth date along with Social Security card is required. A military ID card will suffice.
Military members may make use of any valid driver's license from home state or state of last assignment; family members must obtain a Missouri driver's license. Personnel returning from overseas locations with foreign license plates on their vehicles must obtain a valid license plate from their state of residence, or Missouri, within 30 days of their return to CONUS. There cannot be a three-way split between the state issuing the vehicle license plates, driver's license, and the owner's state of residence. This information also applies to vehicle registration.
Please note: The License bureau will not accept personal checks drawn from out-of-state financial institutions or third-party checks. Vehicle code: Whiteman has incorporated Missouri Vehicle Codes in accordance with Air Force instructions. Those assigned to Whiteman should become familiar with these laws and regulations. Military members who own vehicles are permitted to operate the vehicles while displaying valid license plates. Motorcycles: Motorcycle riders must have a valid state driver's license or an endorsement of the state motor vehicle license if the operators state requires it. Active-duty members who operate a motorcycle must complete the motorcycle-driving course conducted by the wing safety office or show completion of this course from another base. Also, a helmet (Department of Transportation endorsed), long-sleeved shirt, or upper outer garment must be contrasting or reflective, long pants, over-ankle footwear and full-fingered gloves are required when operating a motorcycle on base.
Seat belts: Missouri law and Air Force regulations require and enforce the use of seat belts by everyone in the vehicle while operated on and off base. Violators of this regulation will be cited.
Child restraints: Children younger than one year must be in a federally-approved child restraint device. Children between one and four years old must be in a child restraint device if seated in the front seat or back seat.
Uninsured Motorists: Motorists involved in an accident, regardless of fault, who fail to provide proof of insurance coverage or a bond at the time of the accident, will have their license suspended for one year. This mandatory suspension will continue despite the establishment of proof of insurance following an accident.
Accidents: When involved in an accident resulting in property damage, injury or death, you must stop at the scene immediately. In case of property damage accidents, locate the owner and provide your name and current address or leave this information in a conspicuous place and notify a law enforcement agency of the accident. When injury or death occurs, identify yourself to others involved and render reasonable assistance, including transportation to injured people. Accidents involving injury or death should be reported immediately to the city police or the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Written reports must follow within 24 hours.
Weather
Missouri weather varies greatly. Although tornados have touched down near the base, no major damage has occurred to date. Being completely aware of weather when visiting our lakes, for example, is critical. Weather briefings and tips on how to remain safe when facing the elements are included during Right Start. The climate chart above shows temperature, humidity and precipitation averages broken out by month.
Time Zone
Whiteman AFB is located in the central time zone.
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Places to go, Things to see...
Many nearby towns hold annual carnivals and festivals. It's best to explore a reliable website such as the official tourism site for the state of Missouri,
http://www.visitmo.com Battle of Lexington State Historic Site and Museum
It was once called "the largest and best arranged dwelling house west of St. Louis." Today, Oliver Anderson's mansion is best known for the three bloody days in 1861 when it was a fiercely contested prize in a Civil War battle between the Union army and the Missouri State Guard.
It is restored and furnished in the mid-19th century fashion, yet still displays damage from the shot and shell that hammered it during the Battle of Lexington. The house changed hands three times, and soldiers met their deaths in the downstairs hallway. The battlefield is quiet now, and restored gardens and orchards dot the landscape. However, the remnants of the trenches can still be seen, and the graves of unknown Union dead echo a time less peaceful.
In addition to tours of the 1853 Anderson House, you may explore the 100 acres of the battlefield preserved at the historic site. A visitor center with exhibits and audio-visual programs explains the stirring events of Sept. 18 to 20, 1861, and why the "Battle of the Hemp Bales" lifted Southern spirits and further dampened Northern hopes of an easy victory in the struggle for Missouri.
1300 N. John Shea Drive
Lexington, MO 64067
Comm (660) 259-4654
Caves
Located throughout the state. With so many Missouri attractions above ground, visitors often don't realize all the fascinating destinations beneath the Earth's surface. More than 6,000 caves tunnel underneath Missouri, aptly called the "Cave State." Thousands of years combined with seeping water have formed fantastic mineral creations, showcasing exquisite design. From towering columns to intricately woven draperies of rock, the caves will captivate explorers of all ages.
Visitors venturing to step below the surface can explore the sparkling natural wonders of Missouri caves. Some are famous in history or legend, including the cave in "Tom Sawyer," the hideout for outlaw Jesse James and the cave with the record for the most underground weddings.
http://www.missouricaves.comGeorge Washington Carver National Monument
George Washington Carver triumphed over slavery and went on to achieve greatness as a scientist and educator. Through research, he developed more than 300 by-products from the peanut and the sweet potato, and was a longtime professor at the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama. The George Washington Carver National Monument in Diamond is a 210-acre site commemorating his birthplace with a visitors center, walking trail, Discovery Center, picnic area and videos on Doctor Carver's life. While there, visit the 1881 Historic Moses Carver House and the Carver Cemetery. Hours of operation: Daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
5646 Carver Road
Diamond, MO 64840-8314
Comm (417) 325-4151
http://www.nps.gov/gwca Hamlet of Mid-Missouri Renaissance Festival
Each June, this family festival takes participants back to the 1500s. Join in the Highland games, take aim at archery, attend numerous shows, listen to music, watch fierce jousting and feast on turkey legs or bread bowl soup. The Scottish Renaissance offers entertainment for the whole family.
Comm (660) 568-3586
http://www.hamletofmid-missouri.com Happy Days Dream Cars
This is a car lover's ultimate experience. The showroom features many muscle cars and classics available for sale and viewing. Open year round.
812 E. Young St.
Warrensburg, MO 64093
Comm (660) 422-7177
Katy Trail
Built along the former corridor of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad, the Katy Trail begins in St. Charles and ends in Clinton. The trail takes visitors through some of the most scenic areas of the state, offering views of towering bluffs, rolling hills and glistening rivers. Following the ambling trail across Missouri, nature lovers can enjoy a wide assortment of wildlife in its natural habitat. History buffs can delight in exploring the small towns that once thrived along the railroad corridor and step back in time as they travel between St. Charles and Boonville, an official segment of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail.
Communities along the trail offer a range of services to visitors, and the trail is accessible to both mountain and road bikes as well as hikers. The trail is also open for equestrian use between Calhoun and Sedalia.
Comm (800) 334-6946
http://www.mostateparks.com/katytrail.htm http://www.bikekatytrail.comhttp://www.great-trails.com/katy.shtmlKnob Noster State Park
Covering almost 3,400 wooded acres, the park offers nature trails, camping and picnic areas as well as swimming, fishing and tennis. It also offers hook ups for recreation vehicles/trailers. Camping is available; 33 basic sites and 40 improved camping sites are available. Facilities include RV dump station, electricity, full hook-up, laundry, showers and water.
NE Highway 50
Knob Noster, MO 65336
Comm (660) 563-2463
Laura Ingalls Wilder Home and Museum
Discover the inspiration behind the "Little House on the Prairie" at the Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home and Museum in Mansfield, where the author penned every one of her popular books. There are two homes to tour: the farmhouse, which Laura and husband Almanzo built upon moving to Missouri in 1894, and the Rock House, which Rose (their daughter) had built for them in 1928. The museum contains artifacts including Pa's fiddle, handwritten manuscripts of some of the "Little House" books, keepsakes of the Ingalls and Wilder families and many other items familiar to readers.
3068 Highway A
Mansfield, MO 65704
Comm (877) 924-7126
http://www.lauraingallswilderhome.com Liberty Center
The Liberty Center is the area center for performing and cultural arts. The Sedalia Community Theater features an all-volunteer troupe that presents three productions a year. State Fair Community College also sponsors artists, theater performances and concerts.
111 W. 5th
Sedalia, MO 65301
Comm (660) 827-3228
Mark Twain Sites
The fun in Missouri continues in Hannibal at the Mark Twain Boyhood Home (http://www.marktwainmuseum.org) and the Mark Twain Cave (
http://www.marktwaincave.com .
Tour six historic buildings and see collections and exhibits from the town that inspired "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn." The 15 original Norman Rockwell oil paintings and interactive exhibits are a fun and entertaining way to expand your Mark Twain experience.
Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum
120 N. Main St.
Hannibal, MO 63401
Comm (573) 221-9010
37352 Shrine Road
Florida, MO 65283
Comm (573) 565-3449
http://www.mostateparks.com/twainsite.htm Missouri State Fair
Combine blockbuster entertainers with a mile-long midway, livestock and horse shows, corn dogs and cotton candy, hundreds of exhibits and 300,000 people and what do you get? The Missouri State Fair! For 11 days each August, the event is the place to be. Its 396 acres of exhibit areas, 2,200-site campground, and excellent facilities have become the mark of Sedalia.
State Fair Grounds
2503 W. 16th St.
Sedalia, MO 65301
Comm (800) 422-3247/(660) 827-8150
Missouri State Pow-Wow
For three days each July, this authentic intertribal American Indian gathering features native American culture, dancing, food and arts and crafts. It is held at the Al Kindle farm, five miles south of Sedalia on Highway 65. Plenty of parking and camping is available, plus concessions. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets.
Highway 65
Sedalia, MO 65301
Comm (660) 826-5608
Missouri Town 1855
This living history village and museum portrays the area's way of life in the mid 1800s. See what a progressive farming community spread across some 30 sloping acres looked like in the 1800s. Missouri Town 1855 is composed of more than 25 buildings dating from 1820 to 1860. This living history museum uses original structures, furnishings and equipment, interpreters in period attire, authentic field and garden crops and rare livestock breeds to depict the lifestyles found in the mid-19th century. Visit with professional living history interpreters on this self-guided tour.
8010 E. Park Road
Lee's Summit, MO 64015
Comm (816) 503-4860
http://www.co.jackson.mo.us/rec_hs_mt.shtml National Frontier Trails Museum
In the 1800s, thousands of wagons began a harrowing trek out west in Independence. Explore famous trails like the Santa Fe, Oregon and California at the National Frontier Trails Museum in Independence. A 125-seat auditorium features a 17-minute presentation, interpretive exhibits and artifacts, covered wagons, trail diaries and more.
318 W. Pacific
Independence, MO 64050
Comm (816) 325-7575
Fax (816) 325-7579
http://www.ciindependence.mo.us/nftm Ozarks
The Ozarks is a physiographic, geologic and cultural highland region of the central United States. It covers much of the southern half of Missouri and an extensive area of northwest Arkansas. The region extends to the west into extreme southeast Kansas and northeastern Oklahoma. Although sometimes referred to as the Ozark Mountains, the region is a high and deeply dissected plateau. Geologically the area is a broad dome around the Saint Francois Mountains. The Ozark Highland area, the Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas, and the Black Hills of South Dakota are the only major highland regions in the United States between the Appalachians and the Rocky Mountains.
The name derives from the French name for the Arkansas Indians (inhabitants of the area), who they called "Aux Arcs" and was Anglicized to "Ozarks." For more information, please visit:
http://www.ozarkmtns.com/index.asp Log onto
http://www.ozarkmtns.com/foliage/reports.htm to receive the annual OMW Fall Foliage Report. Predicting foliage display quality is impossible for more than a few days in advance. Therefore, the report is posted about every three days beginning Oct. 15 or once the turn has begun.
Truman Presidential Library and Museum
"Harry S. Truman: His Life and Times," a new permanent exhibition at the Truman Presidential Museum and Library opened in January 2004. The exhibition, located in the Sanders and Blanche Sosland Gallery, is the final piece of a $22.5 million "Creating a Classroom for Democracy" renovation that resulted in a series of new and engaging museum exhibitions and educational programs. The exhibition captures the imagination of visitors with original artifacts, photographs and manuscripts, along with engaging audiovisual programs and participatory activities. It is designed for all ages.
The story covers five areas of Harry Truman's life: the early years, family, political career, life in the White House and Mr. Citizen. Hours of operation: Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday, until 9 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Admission: $7 for adults, $5 for seniors, $3 for children ages 6 to 18, and free for children 5 and younger.
U.S. Highway 24 and Delaware
Independence, MO
Comm (816) 268-8200
http://www.trumanlibrary.org Walt Disney Hometown Attractions
Few know some of the world's most famous cartoons have their roots in Missouri. The Walt Disney Dreaming Tree and Barn in Marceline, for example, is the exact place where Walt began to draw his vision as a boy. The hometown museum focuses on Walt and his family and includes more than 3,000 personal artifacts. For more information, visit
http://www.marceline.org.
For an animation celebration, don't miss the annual Walt Disney's Hometown Toonfest each September. Internationally recognized cartoonists, animators and artists celebrate their craft, and you'll enjoy a parade, rural Olympics, crafts, entertainment, seminars, quilt show and great food. For more information, visit
http://www.toonfest.net City Hall
116 Main St., USA
Marceline, MO 64658
Comm (660) 376-3528
Fax (660) 376-3898
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