The one thing I love about traveling is going to the places that aren't well known or off the…read morebeaten path that tourists don't normally stop. Well, this is a gem if you have time to check it out. Lynn was extremely knowledgeable and took her time answering questions, letting us pet the animals and look at everything at our pace. It was cold, we were the only group there and it was like a private zoo tour. Our 8 year old said it was the best zoo he ever visited :) It's was worth the cost of admittance and such a nice addition to Meramec caverns! Highly recommend

very traumatizing the way the animals are kept and taken care of. inappropriate living spaces for…read moreexotic animals. do not support. the alaskan fox that couldn't move from bone degenerative disease they were hoping was "pregnant" made me nauseous so i had to leave.

Best wine I've ever had. Kudos to the winemaker. Especially the reds were awesome. Wish I could buy…read moreback home.

We had such a relaxing time at Triple 3 Vineyard! We sat outside and enjoyed the Oathbreaker wine,…read morebread and dipping oil, and a chicken sandwich. Everything was tasty and the staff were very friendly. We can't wait to make another trip to Triple 3!

Cute little zoo. Very close up encounters. The staff was amazing, friendly, and very helpful…read more Several of them talked to my kids about the animals. I think my 7 year old would have stayed! We were looking for a place To stop and stretch our legs on our trip. This was the perfect pit stop!

Wild Animal Adventures is such a gem. You can spend an entire day here gawking at the wildlife and…read morefeeding their animals. The staff are beyond friendly, the prices are very reasonable, and the best part is that the animals look VERY well cared for. I've been to other places - where it just feels like the animals are just an exhibit and not being treated properly. This is NOT that type of place, at all. Try it out!

This place is AWESOME! I took my whole family, including my eighty five year old Dad. The whole…read morestaff was very friendly and accommodating. If you have not sky dived this is the place to do it. They made the whole process enjoyable. We will be back again. Dr. Scott Falls

Really love it, atmosphere was great and the people there were friendly will definitely do it again…read more in a few wks

Our favorite mid-Missouri vinter, Tom's white wine's are out of this world good, and his red's rich…read morein flavor. Using a mix of imported and Missouri grapes, his knowledge of flavor development and combinations are award-winning in our estimation. Best wines, beautiful setting, gracious host/vinter, very reasonable prices.

FAVORITE WINERY!!!…read more If you are in the Hermann, MO area, be sure to stop by this winery just south of town. It's a little far into the country, but very much worth it! This was actually our first winery on our wine-weekend. Tom is a wonderful host. He was able to tell us so much about each wine as we sampled all the wines. He really took his time to make sure we understood the process. He does a lot of blending grapes with other fruits to create unique wines. The fruits change the tartness and sweetness of a wine. My favorite wines were Kran Rose (I'm a big fan of cranberries), Rose of Traminette (spring, seasonal), Faithful Vintage, and Berry Blush. It happened to be my birthday when we were doing the tasting and Tom gave me a free bottle (afterall, we purchased three!). Also, Wenwood is known for the Pumpkin Wine. It is a fall seasonal (duh) and he already has so many orders in for it. If it sounds good to you, be sure to get your order in early!

We love Adam Puchta Winery. This is usually my group's first stop when we visit Hermann. They are…read morefamous for their frozen wine slushies that are very popular with my ladies groups. On this visit, we tried the Strawberry Rita slushy (it was too sweet for my taste but sweet wine/slushy drinkers would love it). We also did tasting flights inside their tasting room. It costs $10 per tasting flight- you can pick either a dry or sweet flight. Each flight also includes a stemless glass. It's a good deal. My partner and I tried both flights (we usually drink dry wine, but enjoyed both flights). They have absolutely delicious wine. We were very impressed and came home with several bottles. The servers were very friendly. There is a ton of outdoor seating, including under a covered patio. Lots of picnic tables and friendly cats around to greet you. Don't miss this winery on your next trip to Hermann!

This winery was our second stop and it did not disappoint. They did have an admission fee of $10…read morebut it came with a glass and a wine tasting areas, I happily obliged. The wine tasting was 6 sweets and semi sweets. Very good time was had. Food was served here and I ordered chicken shredded nachos which was delicious and meaty. My friends ordered flat breads which in my opinion both tasted like cheese bread and lacked flavoring. Seating was available, live band played to groove too. Souvenir shop and wine slushes. No complaints, I really enjoyed it here. Kudus to friendly staff and a clean property.

One of Missouri's few state historic sites is just outside Jeff City to the east. Unfortunately…read morethere are no signs that point you to the park so its best to rely on your GPS. It is actually outside the small town of Osage City. There is not many recreational things to do there (like no fields, playground, places to play ball or eat, etc) as this is mostly focused on the historical aspect of it. Lewis and Clark once visited this site and met with the Osage Indians. There are Indian mounds present at the site but they are in the woods. Several historical markers talk and detail about the historical place. There is a 1/2-mile trail but it only leads you to a deck in the woods with no view. The Missouri River is visible in a few spots. Trail goes upward and downward both ways so be sure to bring good shoes. A few benches, though not in the best of shape are at the park and trail. The trail in the woods is also not paved so you feel like you have to look down everytime you take a step. Be sure to bring your bug spray as there are lots of them in the woods.

The best winery in Missouri, operated by the nicest family. Do not miss this winery! It's been our…read morelong-time favorite winery for years! The wines are not your typical Missouri wines -- they are truly special works of art. Tip: get the Cool Cow cheese to go with your wine!

- - - - - - - - Current Review…read moreAug., 2024 - - - - - - - - We have been thankful for Robller Winery for several years. Robller is located about 12 minutes west of Washington; you turn south off the highway when you can see the New Haven water tower. Robller is possibly the finest winery in Missouri; all grapes are grown and aged on-site; they are effectively organic, though they are not investing the funding to get the official "organic" certification. Jerry is a fantastic person who brings joy to your day before pouring a single drop of any drink. - - - Robller's site notes: FRENCH INSPIRED. ESTATE GROWN. WINES OF DISTINCTION. all 100% true - - - We wish life offered more frequent opportunities to visit in person and are thankful that Dogwood Liquors (formerly Lucas Liquors) in Ellisville carries Robller's wines. - - - This visit... shorter than planned and absolutely awesome! Late this summer we had a chance to visit in person, to spend a relaxing afternoon there; something I can't remember delayed us, so we would have less than an hour in our visit; I was wishing I had managed our day better. My wonderful wife kept cheerful... soon we pulled into the Washington Schnucks... walking out with some ham from the deli and some newly-discovered gluten-free (GF) crackers... Blue Diamond's cheddar cheese flavored Nut-Thins... rice cracker snacks with almonds... and then we were pulling and walking into Robller. We ended up just standing at the one station at the bar, enjoying sips of multiple wines, enjoying ham and cheddar cheese nut-thin crackers, having a great time and smiling ear to ear. Some of the wines we enjoyed the most are: - Chambourcin Reserve, 2017 - Villa Rouge - Hillside Cuvee - Le Trompier Noir - Wedding Cuvee - Vignoles Even though the time was shorter than planned, time blessedly slowed and felt much longer than it was; we went home with some bottles to enjoy at home, and a couple new glasses, too. We look forward to seeing you soon, Jerry. - - - - - - - - Previous Review Jul 21, 2020 - - - - - - - - FANTASTIC WINE!!! Great team! Lovely views! We learned of Robller Winery a few years ago from Dogwood Liquors (formerly Lukas Liquor). The wine we had was then was incredibly good. We've wanted to go there since then but life just didn't offer enough opportunities. Finally we got to go this fourth of July weekend, to celebrate my wonderful wife's birthday. WOW! I talked with Jerry on the phone earlier in the week to confirm times they were and were not open the holiday weekend. Jerry also gave us a good recommendation on BBQ to get on the drive in (Hazel's Front Porch in Washington, right off Hw 100 on Jefferson. The brisket pairs really well with anything, including the Norton we enjoyed at Robller. The drive off Highway 100 is on a gravel road through a hill or two, ending at the winery, which sits atop a rolling hillside typical of the Missouri River region. Robller has its vines growing on the hills surrounding the winery building. Jerry helped us pick their Norton to have with lunch, and he visited and talked with us, and the other guests (all well separated on the shaded patio. We learned how Jerry / Robller ages the grapes longer than typical, which helps longer-chained tannins grow... those are apparently smoother than the shorter-chained tannins found in many other wines, and this longer aging is what helps Robller Wines be as wonderfully smooth as they are. Jerry also introduced us to the cheese curds they offer from nearby M & T Farms in Owensville... they have nationally ranked cows. I only like cheese on pizza, and brie... and i really liked these cheese curds... they are good on their own and they pair very well with the wine. Thanks to Jerry, we have several wines to enjoy... Norton, Norton blends, Chamborcin, and a special Chamborcin he shared just because it's my wonderful wife's birthday. We enjoyed that Chambourcin with dinner later in the week and it was fantastic, too. Thank you, Jerry!!! Thank you, Jerry, for helping provide a wonderful birthday date afternoon for us! We'll share more about the other wines as we enjoy them!