Missouri Life Whistle Stop Tour (West)
30 W Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA
39.0848158
-94.5853793
Come along with us on a three-day rail journey from Kansas City to the riverfront towns of Hermann and Jefferson City and take in the beautiful countryside that can only be seen by riding Amtrak’s Missouri River Runner. You will tour special locations hand-picked by Missouri Life. Come and enjoy an insider’s perspective on places you will visit. If you enjoy reading Missouri Life magazine, the pages come alive in this special tour.
Tuesday
Board the Missouri River Runner at Kansas City’s Union Station at 8:15AM. Arrive in Hermann at 12:03PM Tour Stone Hill’s historic cellars in addition to a wine tasting. Stone Hill is one of Missouri’s oldest wineries and is also one of the most awarded as well. Perched on a hill over-looking the town, Stone Hill Winery features some of the most historical buildings in Hermann.
Wednesday
After breakfast begin the day with an optional tour of the Historic Hermann Museum. The museum is located in the 1871 German school building and features many treasures from Hermann’s past. These include, art depicting early life in Hermann, antique toys and a hand-made carousel, musical instruments, and early photographs among a trove of other items. Board train at 10:49 and arrive in Jefferson City at 11:36. After lunch we take a tour of the Historic State Penitentiary, which housed infamous criminals of the past. With a long and colorful history, was named the prison was named the “bloodiest 47 acres in America” by Time magazine. After it’s decommissioning in 2004 it did not take long for the place to be converted for tours. Now, thousands of people see original cells of infamous inmates such as James Earl Ray and walk the halls that housed criminals since 1836.
Thursday
After breakfast tour the Governor’s Mansion and the adjoining gardens. An optional visit to Jefferson Landing and the old Union Hotel, which hosts the Elizabeth Rozier Gallery, will also be available. Board train at 11:36AM and arrive in Kansas City at 2:55PM