I am not from the area but called to buy flowers for a funeral service in this town. Requested a…read moresympathy arrangement and card, the price was really reasonable. I did not know what it would look like, I trusted the Flower Shops judgement and they did not disappoint. Thank you for the beautiful arrangement to the family.

From the owner: *Designer Always on Duty*Freshest Flowers *Unique Gift Ideas*Home Decor*Candles*Angels*Willow…read moreFigurines*Silk Arrangements and Wreaths*Garden Benches and Stepping Stones* Gift Baskets* Fruit and Gourmet Baskets

Veey nice resistor, to fuel up get a snack and maybe some fireworks!! So many affordable souvenir…read moreoptions. I want to try the hot sauce the have that requires a waiver (lol) but I jad to get back on the road... lunch there was good, sides are huge pieces but disappointed my chicken wasnt throughly cooked.

Nice place to visit great place to eat and the kids will love shopping around there . They have a…read morewide variety of things from caps to tee shirts to candy to a qt of oil. If you want it they got it.

Beautiful arraignments, and creative gifts! The staff goes out of their way to help, in anyway that…read morethey can! They are professional, yet "down home". One of my favorite places to shop!

From the owner: Jacksons Florist and Gifts is your go-to destination in Dexter, MO for all things floral and…read morefestive. As a versatile Balloon Store, Florist, Artificial Plant Supplier, and Garden Center, Jacksons offers a wide variety of products to suit any occasion or décor. Whether you need vibrant balloons for a celebration, fresh floral arrangements for special events, lifelike artificial plants to enhance your space, or gardening supplies to cultivate your dream garden, Jacksons Florist and Gifts has it all. With a commitment to quality and exceptional customer service, this local business helps bring your vision to life with their exquisite selection and expert guidance. Visit today to transform any atmosphere into something truly special!

I'm a pretty big fan of off-the-wall, random attractions in the middle of nowhere. The Super Museum…read morefalls perfectly in that category! Know ahead of time that Metropolis, IL is cute and charming as heck. But besides this, there is pretty much nothing else to do besides Harrah's Casino, so I'd recommend it more as a road trip stop rather than spending a weekend here. You can easily be in and out within 2 hours max. The Super Museum, however, was a LOT more than I expected! This collection of Superman memorabilia is insane, and has so many pieces that are decades old, from many of the films, and some random, quirky stuff. The tickets were only about 8 bucks and you can spend as long as you'd like in there. They've got a pretty awesome gift shop, too! This is a really neat attraction to stop at if you're driving through Southern Illinois!

Consider this your official pilgrimage notice. The Superman Museum in Metropolis, Illinois is a…read moreholy shrine you didn't know you needed to add to your road trip itinerary. I am not a hardcore Superman follower. I went in not knowing what to expect and walked out genuinely impressed. This is not a polished museum experience. It is an enormous, sprawling, slightly overwhelming collection of Superman memorabilia that someone dedicated their entire life to assembling. Much respect to the passion and dedication this took. The front of this establishment is a gift shop packed with Superman (and other superhero) giftware. If you want to see the actual collection you pay a little extra and head into an entire different adjacent room. This space if filled with little trinkets all the way up to full collector pieces, costumes, props, and items spanning decades of Superman across every format. They even have pieces from Lois and Clark, the 1990s TV series, which I absolutely watched as a kid. If you are anywhere close to Metropolis, just go. Budget an hour, pay the few dollars, and go see the "museum". You don't have to be a Superman superfan to appreciate the sheer scale of what one collector put together. It's worth the detour. Up, up, and away.

A great little shop! They honestly have quite a bit of everything for anyone and everyone! It's…read moretucked away and if you blink you'll miss it but it is absolutely worth the stop every time!

Such a cute little stop! Ice cream and Italian ice are delicious. You can't beat homemade. The…read morestores are so cute and it's just a really nice place to either break up your drive or start/end it on a high note! The soda wall is impressive and they do soda tastings as well! Outdoor tables and chairs are available. Highly recommend!

The restaurant was phenomenal. Get the hush puppies and the cornmeal battered fish. German…read morechocolate cake was also amazing.

This is a very cool spot in the middle of nowhere. There is a gas station, small food court and a…read morebig store with some unique finds. We stopped for gas and food and tried the southern restaurant which you pay for by the items you get. Overall, I do not think the price for the food is worth it because the food was not great but it saved a life. The cornbread was the worst I have ever tasted and straight up taste like cornmeal and just water. However the potato wedges were delicious, soft on the inside and a bit crispy on the outside. The hush puppy lacked flavor and was a bit burned, the mashed potatoes was very bland and the veggies are from a can. The fried chicken was ok. The service was alright and there are nice seating options available.

Deep in the Ozarks... in the forest there is a sleepy little river town that has an incredible gift…read moreshop. The Great Stuff Gift Shop is a hidden gem along Highway 60 in Carter County's Van Buren, Missouri. Great Stuff Gift Shop (GSGS) is not a fancy place. It is located inside an old house. The word "rustic" comes to mind. There is very little that is new and it is definitely not upscale. That does not matter at all, though. Inside this quaint little house with an old red Ford truck in the yard are treasures beyond measure. Items in this store were not just plopped down for sale. The owners very carefully crafted mini-stories and scenes from which to display their objects. Everything is artfully placed and given a loving touch. The items felt so much a part of the shop, I almost did not want to buy anything because everything fit so well together. I love stores where the proprietors have put effort, creativity and art into their items. This store has a little of everything. There are a few wigs, hats, vintage purses, a slot machine, old books, lovely jewelry, holiday decorations, antique plates and cups. There are lovingly used games and puzzles. Too many wonderful artifacts to mention. I was surprised at the prices. For the quality and uniqueness of the items, I expected prices to be much higher. The price points were more than reasonable. This store is also easy to access. There is plenty of parking and the shop has a private parking lot which is always a plus. The owner was very nice and accommodating.There was no high pressure sales spin here. She did make some handy suggestions based on my interests and I appreciated the guidance. It is challenging to fully describe this store. The atmosphere, the items are just beyond my poor power of description. You have to experience this wonderful, unusual, artistically designed store for yourself. The minute you walk through the doors, you will understand. I left the same way I entered which was by saying "WOW!"