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Tour This 163-Year-Old Distillery In Missouri For An Unforgettable Experience

Holladay Distillery in Missouri offers unique daytime and nighttime tours, showcasing its rich history and bourbon-making process.

Published Feb 14, 2019

Written by 

Beth Price-Williams

Missouri provides us with so many amazing opportunities for experiences - from family-friendly to those just for the adults - we just can't find anywhere else. When you're up for an adult-only day or evening out, plan a visit to this 163-year-old distillery in Missouri that promises one of those uniquely-Missouri experiences.

Embark on a unique nighttime - lit by lanterns - or a daytime tour of Holladay Distillery, a 163-year-old distillery in Weston that boasts a rich history.

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The distillery, which produces bourbon, was founded by brothers Major David Holladay and Ben Holladay in 1856.

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The Holladay brothers went on to become major players in Missouri business. In fact, Ben Holladay started numerous businesses and, within 10 years of founding Holladay Distillery, he would earn distinction as the state's largest employer.

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Throughout the decades, the distillery naturally changed ownership several times. Today, it offers nighttime tours by lantern and traditional daytime tours to give visitors insight into how the bourbon-making process works.

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During the tour, get an up-close view of the property's limestone spring, originally found in 1804 by Lewis and Clark, and the more than 100-year-old stillhouse.

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And, you'll get to see just how the famous Missouri Bourbon is made.

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For an even more unique experience, plan an "extended" night tour of the distillery that includes the tour by lantern, bourbon tasting, and appetizers with cocktails.

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Tour reservations are recommended. However, if you walk in, you may join the tour if there's an open space. (The reservation guarantees you will go on the tour.)

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Holladay Distillery is located at 1 Mc Cormick Ln., Weston, MO 64098.

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Click here for the official website of Holladay Distillery. Or, go here for Facebook.

Have you ever visited this distillery in Missouri? Share your experience in the comments! Then, click here to read about the underground wine cave you'll really want to add to your bucket list.

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Embark On An Amazing Fall Foliage Tram Tour At Your Favorite State Parks In Missouri

Published Oct 11, 2023

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Beth Price-Williams

Autumn’s rolling right along, probably a little bit too quickly for some of us. As the leaves begin their transformation from vibrant shades of green to brilliant hues of gold, red, and orange, we have a very short time to soak up the splendor of the fall foliage. Make the most of every moment by climbing aboard this fall foliage tram tour in Missouri that promises some of the best views of the season.

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Go on a mid-week adventure aboard the fall foliage tram tour, slated to set off on Oct. 18-19, 2023, from Katy Trail State Park in Rocheport.

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A two-hour journey from Rocheport to McBaine, the fall colors tour travels nine miles and promises an idyllic opportunity to drink in the fresh air and admire the fall foliage in the open-air tram.

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While the public tours are free, Missouri State Parks will accept donations. Suggested donations are $5 for guests 13 and older and $3 for visitors 12 and younger.

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As the tram meanders along the Missouri River, a seasoned tour guide will provide a riveting narrative about Katy Trail’s rich history. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to snap photos, too.

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Registration is required due to limited space. You can register online or call 573-449-7402 on weekdays during business hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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If you can’t make it this fall, keep an eye out next spring for the possible return of tram tours. In past years, including 2023, Missouri State Parks has hosted tram tours on select Tuesdays during the warmer months.

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Find more information and register for a fall foliage tram tour on the official website of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

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Do you plan to go on this fall foliage tram tour in Missouri? Have you in the past? Let us know in the comments! Did you know the Katy Trail is the longest rail trail in Missouri? If it’s a chilly day, be sure to bundle up in a warm jacket for your autumn adventure.

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Ride The Missouri River Runner Amtrak Through Missouri For Around $60 One Way

Enjoy a scenic train ride on the Missouri River Runner from St. Louis to Kansas City, offering breathtaking views and various amenities.

Published Mar 31, 2023

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Beth Price-Williams

Do you ever just feel like running away, even for a day, and leaving all of the responsibilities and stress of life behind? Slipping behind the wheel for a leisurely drive, destination nowhere, is always a good escape, but that usually means we miss out on the breathtaking landscape as it passes by. How about climbing aboard the Missouri River Runner for a scenic train ride in Missouri instead? It's easily among the best train rides in the USA!

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Settle into your cozy seat, preferably by the window, as you wait for the Missouri River Runner to begin its chug along the tracks, starting at Gateway Station in St. Louis and rolling along until its final stop at Union Station in Kansas City.

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Or start in Kansas City and head to St. Louis.

If you’re up for the entire journey, sit back, relax, and enjoy the five-hour, 40-minute ride to Kansas City. Catch the next train back to St. Louis, once you arrive, if you’ve only got a day, or spend the night in Kansas City.

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The Missouri River Runner also stops at more than half of a dozen other Missouri cities and towns, including Independence, Sedalia, and Hermann. Pick a town to visit, hop off, explore, and then hitch the return train back at the end of the day.

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When you get hungry, head over to the café, which serves breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Start your ride off on a sweet note with a cinnamon roll or donut holes then have a White Castle burger for lunch.

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The menu features something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans.

The train also offers wifi service and, if you need earbuds, you can purchase them and playing cards in the café.

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The trip from St. Louis to Kansas City starts at around $60 one-way for coach. Business class tickets are also available.

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Learn more and book your ride on the Missouri River Runner on the Amtrak website. Or, stop by the Missouri River Runner Amtrak Facebook page.

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Have you ever been aboard the Missouri River Runner for a scenic train ride in Missouri? Did you go all the way from St. Louis to Kansas City? Share your experience in the comments! After a day of riding the rails, how about another one spent chasing waterfalls? Did you know that you can see four gorgeous waterfalls in one day of hiking in Missouri?

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