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2008 Visitors Guide

Lebanon, Missouri

Wish you were here!

There’s no other place quite

like Lebanon, Missouri. Where

else can you catch a trout, cruise

Route 66, float on a quiet river,

visit a festival, shop for antiques

and watch racing in season? It’s

all here—and more!

Surrounded by the scenic splendor of

Missouri’s Ozarks, there’s enough going

on in Lebanon for you to stay a day,

a week or longer. And with our wide

variety of lodging and dining choices,

you can be sure that in Lebanon you’ll

be comfortable and well fed too!

Best of all, no

matter where

you go or what

you do, you’ll

enjoy meeting

the friendly

people of our

community.

Remember, for a

getaway you’ll never

forget, come to

Lebanon. We wish

you were here!

Wish you were here in Lebanon!

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Branson, Mo. . . . . . . . 88

Cape Girardeau, Mo. . . . . 218

Chicago, Ill. . . . . . . . . 465

Columbia, Mo. . . . . . . . 114

Des Moines, Iowa . . . . . 293

Hannibal, Mo. . . . . . . . 189

Indianapolis, Ind. . . . . . 409

Jefferson City, Mo. . . . . . 84

Joplin, Mo. . . . . . . . . . 122

Kansas City, Mo. . . . . . 176

Kennett, Mo. . . . . . . . . 239

Lake of the Ozarks, Mo. . . 40

Little Rock, Ark. . . . . . . 274

Memphis, Tenn. . . . . . . 336

Oklahoma City, Okla. . . . 338

Omaha, Neb. . . . . . . . 354

St. Joseph, Mo. . . . . . . . 228

St. Louis, Mo. . . . . . . . 163

Springfield, Ill. . . . . . . . 266

Springfield, Mo. . . . . . . 55

Topeka, Kan. . . . . . . . . 241

Tulsa, Okla. . . . . . . . . 285

Wichita, Kan. . . . . . . . 275

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cover photo: Show-Me Missouri Magazine

photos this spread, top to bottom: Show-Me Missouri Magazine, Brad Beenders, Show-Me Missouri Magazine, Eric Adams

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Route66MuseumandResearchCenter

Hittheroad— the Mother Road!

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Route 66 was created

in 1926 and Lebanon was an important stop along the way from Chicago to the Pacific Ocean. Today, “Mother Road” fans from around the world travel through Lebanon as they retrace the famed two-lane. Many of them stay at the classic Munger Moss Motel, built in 1946 and known for its colorful neon sign. Heading west to Lebanon on I-44, take exit 135 and follow the signs; traveling east, take exit 127.

Another way to explore this historic highway is to visit Lebanon’s Route

66 Museum and Research Center, opened in 2004. The impressive 3,500-square-foot museum inside the Laclede County Library features faithful recreations of a 1950s gas station and a classic diner, plus a rotating display of antique cars. The collection includes thousands of Route 66 books, magazines and videos. Admission is free. 915 S. Jefferson, (417) 532-2148.

Route66MuseumandResearchCenter

Hittheroad— the Mother Road!

photos opposite page: Brad Beenders / this page, top to bottom: archive photos courtesy of C.H. “Skip” Curtis, Eric Adams, Brad Beenders

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LebanonAreaAttractions

So much toseeanddo!NeedforSpeed

Spring through fall, race fans will thrill to the action on two popular dirt-

track speedways in Lebanon. On Saturday nights, it’s the Lebanon I-44 Speedway, 24069 Historic Route 66, (417) 532-2060. And on Friday nights, they’re racing at Midway Speedway, 22304 Highway B, (417) 588-4430.

ATriptothePast

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Laclede County Historical Society Museum

and Old Jail were built in 1868. The fully restored main floor served as living quarters for the sheriff ’s family. The jail upstairs was used until1955. 262 N. Adams, (417) 588-2441. Open May-October.

MeetanAlpaca

The100-plus Alpacas of Whirlwind Ranch are considered to be the largest and most colorful Alpaca herd in Missouri. Tour this scenic farm and be sure to stop by the gift shop for a selection of beautiful sweaters, blankets and accessories hand-made from ultra-soft alpaca yarn. Reservations required. 24649 Snowberry Drive, (417) 533-5280.

top photo: Dave Wehrly

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LebanonAreaAttractions

So much toseeanddo!RelaxontheRiver

What could be more relaxing than a leisurely float trip? Several Lebanon-area outfitters rent canoes, kayaks and tubes for a fun and affordable float. For more information contact the Lebanon Convention & Visitors Bureau, (866) LEBANON.

Foot-Stompin’

Fun

Every Saturday night at 8 p.m., the Ozark Hills Theater hosts the entertaining Prater Country Music Show featuring the multi-talented Prater Family musicians and Ozarks-style comedy. 22831 S. Perimeter Lane, (417) 588-0235.

PrepareforaScare

As Halloween approaches, demons, ghosts and zombies come out to play at Ozark Nightmares

Haunted House & Corn Maze. This spooktacularly creepy amusement is open late September through Halloween night. 22599 E. Highway 32, (471) 532-1002.smaller photos left to right: I-44 Speedway, Rebecca Reid, Eric Adams

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BennettSpringStatePark/TroutFishing

Goodtimesare catching!photo this page: Brad Beendersphotos opposite page, top to bottom: Brad Beenders, Shelly Hittner, Debby Marks

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Goodtimesare catching!

The good

times are

“catching”

a Bennett

Spring State Park. Called the “eye of the sacred one” by Native Americans, more than 100 million gallons a day flow from this powerful spring, the fourth largest in Missouri, where more than 320,000 pounds of rainbow and brown trout are released annually. Anglers gather here from across the region for opening day, 6 a.m., March 1. The season runs through October 31. From early November to early February, it’s “catch-and-release” season on Fridays,

Saturdays and Sundays. A fishing license and daily trout tag, both available at the park store, are required during the regular season.

Besides fishing, this popular

and scenic park offers 12 miles of hiking

trails, Niangua River float trips, an interpretive center, a rustic dining lodge (built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps) and cabins, condos and camping. 26248 Highway 64A, Park Office (417) 532-4338, Lodging (417) 532-4307.

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Hunting

With all of the

woodlands

surrounding

Lebanon, you know it’s “got game,”

especially deer. Bow-and-arrow season runs from Oct. 1-Jan. 15. Gun season takes place in November. Turkeys also are a favorite with game hunters and may be taken in April, May and October. In fact, Laclede County is one of the top 10 in Missouri for the number of wild turkeys taken during the springtime hunt. Fall and winter also are popular times to hunt duck, quail, geese and small animals such as rabbits and squirrels.

Near Lebanon, hunting is available at the Mark Twain National Forest, Lead Mine

State Forest and state conservation areas. Those wanting to use private lands must, of course, first seek permission from the landowner. Hunting permits are required and can be purchased at a Missouri Department of Conservation office, a local permit vendor, by phone at (800) 392-4115 or online at www.wildlifelicense.com/mo.

Keep your bow skills sharp at the Osage Fork

Conservation Area Archery Range, just four miles south of Lebanon, where static targets are set at various depths throughout the woods. Canary Road, (417) 532-7612. Or visit High Prairie Bird Hunts, featuring trap, skeet and sporting clays, catfish pay lake, upland bird hunting and indoor/outdoor archery. 15742 English Road, (417) 532-4734.

photos, top to bottom: Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Rebecca Reid

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If the “great

outdoors”

means golf

to you, Lebanon’s three area courses are sure to please.

The Lebanon

Community

Golf & Country

Club is a semi-private, 18-hole, par-72 course right in the heart of town. Amenities include a driving range, putting greens, full-service restaurant, snack bar and pro shop. Visitors are welcome. (417) 532-2901.

Rose’s Run Golf

Course, a nine-hole, par-36 public course, is located about 10 miles north of Lebanon off Route 5. (417) 426-5979.

Meadow View Par-3

LLC on Highway AA is a par-27, nine-hole course offering putting greens, a pro shop and snack bar. (417) 533-7273.

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If you’re looking for fun,

Lebanon’s your kind of place. Our lovely city parks feature playgrounds and picnic areas, walking trails and tennis courts, plus pretty gazebos, a fishing pond and a swimming pool.

Visitors also are welcome at the Kenneth

E. Cowan

Civic Center. Its impressive recreational facilities include a hardwood basketball court,

well-equipped fitness center, fitness trail and aquatic center complete with a NCAA approved lap pool. 500 E. Elm St., (417) 532-4642.

Got some “spare” time? Try bowling at Starlite

Lanes, 1331 E. Route 66, (417) 532-4262, or Bowl-

A-Rena, 620 W. Commercial, (417) 588-2369. Or relax and catch the new releases at the Ritz 7 Movie

Theater, 921 Jefferson, (417) 588-9724.

ParksandLeisure

photos this page: Laughingwell Studios, Dave Wehrly

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From

downtown

stores

to outlet

malls and

specialty

shops, you’ll love to go “buy-buy” in Lebanon!

Commercial Street in downtown Lebanon is a busy mercantile district with cozy cafes and a great variety of stores.

Factory Stores of America is the go-to outlet mall for jeans, shoes, cosmetics, housewares, party goods and much more. I-44 at Exit #127, (417) 588-4142.

Ozark Harley-Davidson is where you’ll find everything Harley in Lebanon. 2300 Evergreen Parkway, (417) 532-2900.

The largest dealer of Case Knives in the world, Shepherd Hills

Factory Outlet also features Zippo lighters, Chicago Cutlery, Mikasa china,

Denby pottery and Ozark walnut bowls. I-44 at Exit #127, (417) 532-7000.

Shopping

photos this page, top to bottom: Lloyd Grotjan, Dave Wehrly, Eric Adams

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photos,clockwise from top: Lebanon Daily Record, Brad Beenders, Brad Beenders, Brad Beenders, Brad Beenders, Robert Barker

The Lebanon Concert

Association presents world-class entertainment and performing arts — jazz to classics, ballet to Broadway, opera to acrobats and much more — at the 675-seat, acoustically incredible Kenneth E.

Cowan Civic Center theatre.

A visit to Lebanon can be “good for your art!” All year long, the Lebanon Art Guild sponsors shows featuring the work of area artists at the Lebanon Art Studio and Gallery, 227 W. Commercial, (417) 532-1895.

Arts&Antiques

With several family-owned shops and spacious malls, Lebanon is a destination for antique shoppers, from casual browsers to serious collectors. It’s the perfect place to find that antique or collectible you’ve been searching for—or never knew you needed!

At 40,000 square feet, the Heartland Antique Mall is not only the largest antique mall in Lebanon, it’s the largest between Joplin and St. Louis, with

250 dealers, a Russell Stover Candy outlet, cheese outlet, knife store with Western horse tack, crafts mall, Missouri wine outlet and gas station. 2500 Evergreen Parkway, (417) 532-9350.

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photos,clockwise from top: Lebanon Daily Record, Brad Beenders, Brad Beenders, Brad Beenders, Brad Beenders, Robert Barker

Arts&Antiques

At the Guild’s unique annual event, “Art at the Farm,” held the first weekend in June, you can purchase art displayed on fences, barn doors, hay bales and tractors, plus meet the artists

and even make some art of your own!

Annie’s-Rubyette’s

Flea Market. 27951 Highway 5, (417) 532-2413. B & J Fords

Antiques and

Collectibles. 31950 Highway 32,

(417) 588-2509, and 24870 Mineral Drive, (417) 588-2136.

Courtyard Antiques. 581 N. Jefferson, (417) 532-1965.

Dutch’s Antique Parlor. 2599 N. Highway 5, (417) 532-6979.

Historic Route 66 Mall. 17711 Campground Road, (417) 532-7082.

Junk Attics. 1440 W. Elm, (417) 588-0203. Time After Time Antiques. 288 E. Commercial, (417) 532-7216.

Treasure Trove Antiques. 1211 W. Elm, (417) 532-6945.

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photo this page: Eric Adamsphotos opposite page, top to bottom:

Eric Adams, Robert Barker, Brad Beenders, Eric Adams,

Barbara Morgan

Festivals&Events

Festivals,fairsandfamily fun!

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Trout Season Opening DayMarch 1Bennett Spring State Park

4th Annual Lebanon Art FestMay 10Downtown Lebanon Kids Fishing DayMay 17Bennett Spring State Park

Trout Fishing ShowcaseJune 7-8Bennett Spring State Park  Art at the FarmJune 7-8Harrill Farm, Lebanon 

Hillbilly DaysJune 13-15Bennett Spring State Park Laclede County FairJuly 7-12Laclede County Fairgrounds 

Brumley Gospel SingAugust 6-9Cowan Civic Center, Lebanon Case Knives CelebrationSeptember 6Shepherd Hills Factory Outlet, Lebanon Route 66 FestivalSeptember 20Route 66 Museum, Lebanon Knife Country CelebrationOctober 11-17Heartland Antique Mall, Lebanon

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family fun!

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East End (Exit 130 off I-44)Best Budget Inn (417) 532-6111

Best Western Wyota Inn (866) 996-8246

Forest Manor Motel & RV (417) 532-6114

Holiday Motel (417) 532-7176

Munger Moss Motel (417) 532-3111 (800) 251-1962 (Reservations only)

Midtown (Exit 129 off I-44)Brentwood Motel (417) 532-6131

West End (Exit 127 off I-44)Smith’s Historic Route 66 Inn (417) 532-3128

Days Inn (417) 532-7111

Econo Lodge (800) 55 ECONO (533-2666)

Hampton Inn (800) HAMPTON (426-7866)

Travelers Inn (417) 532-3133

Holiday Inn Express (800) HOLIDAY (465-4329)

Super 8 Motel (417) 588-2574

Lodging

photo this page top: Dave Wehrlyphoto opposite page, top: Laughingwell Studios

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Lodging

We have plenty of room(s) for you in Lebanon. Whether you stay at a national chain, a family-owned facility or a neon-lit Route 66 motel, you’ll enjoy Lebanon’s famous friendly hospitality!

Bennett Spring Area (12 miles west on Route 64)Bennett Spring State Park (800) 334-6946

Bennett Spring Inn (800) ISTROUT (478-7688)

One Eyed Willy’s (417) 993-2628

RiverWood Resort (417) 532-2878

Bed & BreakfastSturdevant Acres B&B (417) 588-3112

CamppgroundsBennett Spring State Park (800) 334-6946

Hwy 64 Mobile Home & RV Park (417) 532-7469

Lebanon KOA (800) 562-3424

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Applebee’s 380 W. Jefferson(417) 532-0808

Bamboo Gardens 760 S. Jefferson(417) 588-2511

Bell Restaurant City Route 66 East(417) 588-2587

Bennett Spring State ParkDining Lodge Highway 64W(417) 532-4547

Blimpie’s Subs 1430 S. Jefferson(417) 588-3175

Brier Patch Tea Room444 Lynn Ave.(417) 532-2351

Burger King 1077 S. Jefferson(417) 588-3900

Candy’s Frozen Custard1844 S. Jefferson (417) 532-8677

Captain D’s Seafood1731 S. Jefferson(417) 588-3397

Chinese Chef House480 S. Jefferson(417) 532-1108

Circle J Café 10290 Highway 64 (417) 533-5131

Cornerstone Subs & Pizza 399 S. Jefferson(417) 588-3616

Coffee Hut630 S. Jefferson(Opens 11/1/07)

Country Kitchen 135 W. Elm (417) 588-2700

The Cove Tea Room385 E. Elm(417) 532-TEAS (8327)

Dairy Queen 750 S. Jefferson(417) 588-3972

Django’s Coffee House288 S. Jefferson(417) 588-2211

Domino’s Pizza1816 S. Jefferson(417) 588-7070

El Charro Mexican Restaurant699 S. Monroe(417) 532-0087

El Sombrero1801 W. Elm(417) 588-0279

Faye’s Diner691 W. Elm (417) 532-7338

Lebanon offers taste-tempting restaurants, from locally owned favorites to popular chains, where friendly Lebanon-style service comes with every order.

Gary’s Catfish & BBQ1760 W. Elm(417) 532-1777

Giorgio’s Pizza1677 S. Jefferson(417) 533-3278

Godfather’s Pizza1850 W. Elm(417) 588-0111

Great Wall 1921 W. Elm(417) 588-9907

Hardees 1300 S. Jefferson(417) 588-9707

Jay’s Family Dining 203 W. Elm(417) 588-2282

Kentucky Fried Chicken/A&W Root Beer300 S. Jefferson(417) 532-7300

LaMexican Kitchen1679 S. Jefferson (417) 532-5865

Longhorn Grill16744 Highway 64(417) 532-2800

Long John Silver’s Seafood1087 S. Jefferson(417) 588-5898

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Lunch Box Cafe 106 E. Commercial(417) 532-2044

Madison Street Grill201 W. Commercial(417) 532-0120

Maria’s Route 66 Café 915 S. Jefferson (417) 588-7922

Mazzio’s Pizza211 E. 7th(417) 588-2227

McDonald’s 850 S. Jefferson Ave.(417) 532-6144

Mr. Ed’s 1401 N. Jefferson(417) 532-7407

Old Hickory Steakhouse1405 W. Elm(417) 588-3029

Ollie’s Bar-B-Q12940 Highway 64(417) 588-8828

Oriental Garden 2071 W. Elm(417) 588-9988

Papa John’s Pizza745 S. Jefferson(417) 588-8844

Pizza Hut1501 S. Jefferson(417) 588-2239

Quizno’s Subs1819 W. Elm(417) 588-7822

Ringside Sports Bar & Grille1693 South Jefferson (417) 532-4317

Rocking Chair Restaurant105 Martingale, Conway(417) 589-6191

Sand Spring RestaurantHighway 64(417) 532-7291

Senor Peppers Grill & Cantina1100 Lynn(417) 588-7893

Shoney’s1015 S. Jefferson(417) 532-2788

Sonic Drive-In888 S. Jefferson(417) 532-6330

Steak-N-Shake1160 Rye Lane(417) 532-2795

Subway748 S. Jefferson(417) 588-2111

Swiss Inn Drive-In356 N. Jefferson(417) 532-7625

T’s Redneck Steakhouse2121 Evergreen Parkway(417) 532-3519

Taco Bell810 S. Jefferson(417) 532-3068

Taylor’s Dairy Joy101 Springfield (417) 532-3450

Waffle House1924 W. Elm(417) 588-3688

Wendy’s Old FashionHamburgers860 S. Jefferson(417) 588-2992

West Side Café452 W. Commercial(417) 532-7742

Western Sizzlin’ Steak House941 S. Jefferson(417) 588-3445

Dining

photo: Eric Adams

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Allaroundthetown

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Dial 911 for Police, Sheriff, Fire and Ambulance services

Lebanon Convention & Visitors BureauKenneth E. Cowan Civic Center500 E. Elm(866) 532-2666www.lebanonmo.org

Lebanon City HallMadison & Hayes (1 block west of Jefferson)(417) 532-2156

U.S. Post Office121 E. Commercial (1 block east of Jefferson)(417) 532-2222

St. John’s Hospital-Lebanon100 Hospital Dr.(417) 533-6100

Laclede County Health Department405 Harwood(417) 532-2134

M & M Cab Company(417) 588-1008

Enterprise Rent-A-Car601-A N. JeffersonReservations (800) 325-8007

Springfield/Branson Regional Airport(417) 869-0300

Floyd Jones Memorial Airport2415 S. Jefferson(private planes only) (417) 532-7879

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photos this page, top to bottom: Laughingwell Studios, Eric Adams, Eric Adams, Eric Adamsphoto opposite page: Lebanon Daily Record

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