More than two years ago, we started taking trips around the lake to uncover the hidden gems of the area - favorite festivals, historic pieces of land and one-of-a-kind restaurants. Here's a collection of our favorite day trips taken from years' past...
* Editor's Note- While we encourage everybody to have an adventure and retrace our favorite day trips, please call the place where you are heading in advance to ask of any changes in hours of operation, fees, etc. These stories were correct as of original publish date.
Kansas City exhibit inspires the artist in children
Courthouse to hold holiday ball
Luminaries light up historical battlefield
Washington, Mo., offers holiday festivals, more
Family farm fills with sweet eats
Ghouls, ghosts check into hotel
Eco-friendly festival aims to teach sustainability
Take a 'Celebration' ride
Come to wine country in Linn Creek
From 'Little House' to the Ozarks, Laura Ingalls Wilder detailed American heritage
Home brewed|Grey Bear Vineyard's new microbrewery has the bubbles in the beer
Spend a day at the zoo
Trailhead for a nation
A country village under one roof
Enjoy the peace, history of Casa de Loco
Wilson's Creek is a bloody trip down memory lane
Farm-fresh goodness is just a short drive away
St. Patrick's Church in Laurie has been a sanctuary for 140 years
Visit Missouri's largest state park
Fried Pie Heaven lives on at Creekside; Macks Creek landmark still serving 'em up
Explore the world of art with Joseph and Rita Orr
Old schoolhouse still teaches: Camden County Museum artifacts serve same function as building previous items - education
Piece by piece: Nancy Ballhagen's puzzle lover's paradise will be worth your trip
Travel through time in Columbia at the Museum of Art and Archaeology
Mary's Home at The Corner Market
Taste the spirit of St. James
Find delight at the old feed mill|Little spot in the middle of Barnett draws rave reviews from its loyal restaurant customers
Find old-time goodness at Burgers' Smokehouse
Gallery strives to be the place for fine art at the lake
A small town with a whole lot to offer|The historic town of Cole Camp provides a host of diversions
Get to know the flora and fauna around Missouri|Nature center offers insight in any season
Time seems to stand delightfully still in Excelsior
