Sample Tour Itinerary
Fulton and Callaway County invites you to Get Away the Callaway. Times and order of tours can be customized per group origination, preferences, size, etc. This tour can be shortened for day trips, as well.
Day 1
9:45 a.m.
Meet step-on guide at Firefighters Memorial near Kingdom City’s city hall on Dunn Drive, near the northwest intersection of I-70 and Hwy 54. (Restrooms available by appointment.)
10:15 a.m.
Depart Kingdom City.
10:30 a.m.
Arrive at Auto World Museum, 200 Peacock Dr, Fulton, MO 65251 (Just off Hwy 54 near the HH, exit.) 573-642-2080
Group Rate: $7.00 - $8.00
Note: Open for walk-in Fri - Sun, April - December. Other dates and times available by appointment.
Auto World houses a variety of automobiles in historic settings. The oldest vehicle in the collection is a 1903 Humbrette; the newest is a 1997 UMC solar race car. The museum displays nearly 70+ vehicles from the Backer family’s larger collection. The unique settings include huge prints of historic scenes and nearly full scale building facades.
11:50 a.m.
Depart Auto World
12:00 p.m.
Arrive at Westminster College for lunch in the Backer Dining Hall. During the school year, enjoy a delicious buffet ($12 all inclusive) with students who call their lovely, vaulted dining room “Hogwarts” in honor of the dining hall in the Harry Potter books.
1:00 p.m.
Depart for the nearby National Churchill Museum
1:15 p.m.
Arrive at National Churchill Museum, 501 Westminster, Fulton, MO 65251. Suzy Whitmar, 573-592-5369.
Group rate: $7.50 - $8.50
On March 5, 1946, Winston Churchill, accompanied by President Harry Truman, visited the campus of Westminster College, in Fulton, Missouri. Churchill delivered an address titled “Sinews of Peace.” It became known as the "Iron Curtain Speech" and is considered a harbinger of the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union.
In the 1960's, Westminster College sought to mark the 20th anniversary of the address by moving the Church of St. Mary the Virgin Aldermanbury, from London to Fulton. The church, which was designed by Christopher Wren, had stood in London since 1677. Badly damaged during World War II, the church was rebuilt stone by stone in Fulton. Tours groups can request a music recital featuring the church’s beautiful pipe organ. The cost is $75 and for a 20 - 25 minute concert.
Under the church, visitors will find the most extensive Churchill collection in North America. The grounds of the museum feature the sculpture Breakthrough, which was carved by Churchill’s granddaughter from 8 sections of the Berlin Wall. It is the largest remnant of the wall outside of Berlin, Germany.
2:40 p.m.
Depart Churchill Museum (leave closer to 3 p.m. if an organ concert is requested).
3:00 p.m.
Time to explore the Brick District shops and restaurants on foot, or find a spot to enjoy a treat and chat with friends.
Old fashioned soda fountain serves phosphates, floats and ice cream treats.
A variety of gift shops with home and fashion accessories, a gourmet popcorn shop with tastings, a popular ETSY business with custom letterpress gift items, scrapbooking, fabric squares and craft supplies, a bookstore, and more.
Locally owned restaurants, coffee and frozen yogurt shops.
Kingdom of Callaway Historical Museum, the Brick District Playhouse - housed in a 1920’s theatre .
Photo ops along lovely brick streets and vintage architecture.
4:30 p.m.
Depart Brick District
5:00 p.m.
Arrive at one of our “worth the drive” rural restaurants, each about 20 minutes from the hotel.
Option 1 : Step back in time at Crane’s Country Store and Museum, east of Fulton in Williamsburg. Marlene’s Restaurant serves meals that taste like dinner at Grandma’s house, including cobbler for dessert. (Serves up to 56 pp in the museum. Breakfast, lunch or dessert stops are also available.) The museum, showcases the family collection of memorabilia set in vignettes that are centered around life in the late 1800’s and early 1900s. Contact: JoAnne 573-254-3356, email cranesmuseum@yahoo.com.
Option 2: For an elegant evening, head south of Fulton to enjoy dinner at Canterbury Hill Winery and Bluff Top Restaurant in Holts Summit. Summit Hill also offers murder mysteries and wine tastings for up to 80 pp. Contact sales@canterburyhill.com, 573-896-9966.
7:00 p.m.
Check into a choice of new, group-friendly hotels offering great value and service. Enjoy a comfortable stay and look forward to a complimentary breakfast the next morning.
Day 2
After breakfast at the hotel, embark on a choice of activities.
Green Meadow Barn Company is a working studio where Carolyn Linton turns reclaimed wood from historic Missouri barns and homes into handcrafted, custom furniture. (Best suited for groups of 30 or less.)
Get crafty with a scrapbooking class at Soul Sentiments or stop by Rooster Creek Quilting for a classes, supplies and inspiration.
Explore Rock Garden Antique Barn, a historic 3-story barn with an abundance of antiques. Offers decorations and special events for spring, fall and Christmas. Light light refreshments available for groups for a nominal fee. (Note: Upper floors accessible by stairs only.)
Seasonal: Take a hayride and enjoy the activities in the big, red barn at Shryock’s Callaway Farms and Corn Maze.
12:00 p.m.
Savor a boxed or catered lunch and wine tasting at Serenity Valley Winery. The new garden room and a permanent tent offers year ’round comfort. Custom wine labeling parties, musical performances and other activities can be arranged. Contact Regina Ruppert, 573-642-6958, contact@serenitywinerymo.com.
2:00 p.m.
Depart for home or next destination.
The state capitol Jefferson City is 25 minutes south.
Columbia is 30 minutes west.
Hermann is 50 minutes southeast.
St. Louis is 1 hour and 20 minutes east.
Kansas City is 2 hours and 15 minutes west.
Branson is 3 hours southwest.
