Quick Trip: Arrow Rock
A quick getaway to this quaint village could be just what the doctor ordered.
In this world of 24-hour news, where everyone is in a need-to-know-now mode and Twitter is the new king, sometimes getting away from it all is exactly what’s needed. That’s why a short trip to historic Arrow Rock is what the doctor ordered. Visitors can come for the antiquing or the professional theater, but what they really enjoy is the quiet, peaceful relaxation of Arrow Rock. It’s the village’s best export.
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Stay
Due to its general size and overall charm, Arrow Rock doesn’t have any hotels or motels, but it does have some of the cutest bed and breakfasts in the state. Bunny’s Bed and Breakfast (300 N. 7th, Arrow Rock, 660-837-3352), Arrow Rock’s newest B & B, has five guest rooms with private baths, while Arrow Rock Station Bed and Breakfast (502 W. Main St., Arrow Rock, 660-837-3310), has just two large, cozy rooms with plenty of funky décor.
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Shop
Shopping in Arrow Rock is for the antiquers and collectors at heart. There are several different stores that offer items in bulk, including Arrow Rock Antiques (Main St., Arrow Rock, 660-837-3333) featuring 19th-century furniture and accessories, which is always open during the weekend but is also available by appointment. There’s also Lot 2 on the Public Square (#2 Public Square, Arrow Rock, 660-837-3167), which has an eclectic mix of various finds including antiques, collectibles and memorabilia as well as home décor products. It’s open from April to December, Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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See
The 408-seat Lyceum Theatre (105 High St., Arrow Rock, 660-837-3311, lyceumtheatre.org) is one of Missouri’s oldest professional regional theaters, celebrating its 49th season this fall. The original size of the theater was so small that it is now actually the lobby. Menopause the Musical, a touring production, will have four showings in October, (Oct. 16–18.) The season closes up in November, with It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play (Nov. 14–22). Tickets for the shows are $15–31.
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Play
Come and enjoy the 41st annual Arrow Rock Heritage Craft Festival on October 10 and 11. The event, which runs from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. both days, has historical crafts and demonstrations including spinning, weaving, blacksmithing, quilting, candle-dipping and many other 19th-century arts and crafts. The admission to the festival is $1 and benefits the arts programs of the Historic Arrow Rock Council (arrowrockarts.org).
Eat
Located on Main St., J. Huston Tavern (304 Main St., Arrow Rock, 660-837-3200, jhustontavern.com) is celebrating its 175th year, having been established in 1834. While it is the oldest continuously operating restaurant west of the Mississippi, the tavern has an assortment of homestyle meals—including honey biscuits served at every table—and a lively atmosphere that mixes well with the styles of the 1800s. For a relaxing mid-afternoon snack, try The Hodgepodge (305 Main St., Arrow Rock, 660-837-3124), a unique blend of antiques and a delightful old-time ice cream parlor.
