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Weston Day Trip

Antiques and pottery on a historic river-town Main Street, then one of the widest views of the Missouri River from a state park overlook.

About $15–$80 for two3 hrsLimited verified information
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Map of the stops for Weston Day TripA map of a few blocks, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, Historic Weston (Main Street), the start. Stop 2, Weston Bend State Park, 0.8 miles from stop 1, 10 min drive. The route is about 0.8 miles end to end.10 min driveSTART Historic WestonWeston Bend State Park12N¼ miWeston Day TripOutdoorsDriveStraight lines between stops, not driving directions.Not to scale, north up. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
The route is about 0.8 miles end to end. © OpenStreetMap

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The stops

  1. Historic Weston (Main Street)Browse the antique shops and the pottery studio.about 100 min · Main Street, Weston, MO 64098 · then 10 min driveWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
  2. Weston Bend State ParkWalk to the river overlook and see the old tobacco barns.about 70 min · 16600 MO-45, Weston, MO 64098Website Google Maps Apple Maps
The red blacksmith shop at the Weston Farmstead in Weston, Missouri
Photo: Doctree · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons
The old tobacco barn at Weston Bend State Park
Photo: mostateparks · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

How the night flows

Weston is about 35 minutes from downtown. Do the shops while they are open, then the overlook before sunset.

Good to know

Reservations
Check with the place
Parking
Confirm parking on Main Street and at the park.
Getting around
Driving, Walking
Setting
Outdoors
Alcohol
None needed
What to wear
Comfortable shoes for short walks between stops.

Before you go

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