Visit This Small Missouri Town That Is One Of The Coolest In The U S

Missouri has so much more to offer than just Kansas City and St. Louis. If you travel to the small town of Weston, you’ll see just why.

The charming town of Weston is located just over 30 miles north of Kansas City.

Weston MO Chamber of Commerce/Facebook The hilly terrain makes it a gorgeous drive and you go through winding roads and pass by beautiful farms.

Their downtown makes it a popular destination for Missourians looking for a day or short weekend trip.

Weston MO Chamber of Commerce/Facebook

Along Main Street you’ll find a quirky little shop called Cactus Creek.

Cactus Creek/Facebook Cactus Creek has a mix of old and new items for purchase.You might find a new outfit or an antique trunk that can be used as a coffee table.

Weston Tobacco is also a neat old shop that people like to visit.

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Roll your own cigar or purchase one of the handmade ones while in the store.

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For a tasty bite to eat, dine at Avalon Cafe.

Avalon Cafe/Facebook The antebellum home restaurant serves delicious American fare and offers a full wine list. During the summer, their hilltop patio provides beautiful views of the downtown.

To enjoy craft beers in a unique place, visit O’Malley & Son’s Irish Pub.

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The historical pub is located underground.

Tamara M./Yelp You’ll take two flights of stairs to get underground to this neat place. On certain nights of the weeks, live bands perform.

If you’re more of a wino, then make a stop at Pirtle Winery.

Scott P./Yelp Enjoy a complimentary tasting inside their tasting room, which is housed in a former church.

They also have an adorable patio to sit at during the warmer months.

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If you want to spend the night, The Saint George is a great place to stay since it’s located right in the heart of the city.

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For outdoor exploration, head on over to Weston Bend State Park.

Cou. P./Yelp Enjoy various scenic hiking trails at this stunning state mark just miles away from downtown.

Look out and see the Missouri River below.

lawrencehorton/flickr For panoramic views of the Missouri River valley, hike the West Ridge Trail which is 1.25 miles.

As a whole, Missouri is a pretty cool state. But a small town like Weston definitely deserves a shout out.

Weston MO Chamber of Commerce/Facebook

Do you agree that Weston is one of the coolest towns in the country? If not, what’s your favorite small town in Missouri and why? Feel free to share below in the comments.

Weston MO Chamber of Commerce/Facebook

The hilly terrain makes it a gorgeous drive and you go through winding roads and pass by beautiful farms.

Cactus Creek/Facebook

Cactus Creek has a mix of old and new items for purchase.You might find a new outfit or an antique trunk that can be used as a coffee table.

Weston Tobacco/Yelp

Julie Z./Yelp

Avalon Cafe/Facebook

The antebellum home restaurant serves delicious American fare and offers a full wine list. During the summer, their hilltop patio provides beautiful views of the downtown.

Julia S./Yelp

Tamara M./Yelp

You’ll take two flights of stairs to get underground to this neat place. On certain nights of the weeks, live bands perform.

Scott P./Yelp

Enjoy a complimentary tasting inside their tasting room, which is housed in a former church.

Steve G./Yelp

Shirley_20101031/TripAdvisor

Cou. P./Yelp

Enjoy various scenic hiking trails at this stunning state mark just miles away from downtown.

lawrencehorton/flickr

For panoramic views of the Missouri River valley, hike the West Ridge Trail which is 1.25 miles.

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