Named The Most Beautiful Small Town In Missouri, Take A Closer Look At Weston
By Beth Price-Williams|Published July 29, 2020
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Missouri certainly has no shortage of beautiful small towns. We can each probably rattle off half a dozen right off the top of our heads. One small town, however, has earned distinction as the most beautiful small town in Missouri by House Beautiful,and it’s definitely a top day trip and weekend getaway destination.
Stand up and take a bow, Weston! The charming small Missouri town of just under 2,000 — around 1,800 as of 2018 — has earned recognition from House Beautiful, which noted that it is…
Established in 1837, Weston was once known as the home of the second-largest steamboat port in the state, second only to St. Louis. Today, it’s a popular destination with Missourians and those traveling through Missouri.
If you love hunting for treasures, you’ll love exploring downtown Weston, where you’ll find such charming shops as Main Street Galleria. Carve out plenty of time to explore the shop that’s also home to an…
...old-fashioned soda fountain, which opened at the tail-end of the 19th century. The Upstairs Tea Room is an ideal spot for a delicious but light bite to eat.
Weston also boasts a scrumptious collection of restaurants that appeal to a variety of tastes. Noah’s Cupboard on Main Street, for example, serves delicious dishes for carnivores, vegans, and vegetarians.
You probably won’t be able to fit in everything you want to do — from shopping and dining out to visiting local wineries — in one day. Check into one of the town’s charming hotels or B&Bs, such as The Saint George Hotel.
What do you think is the most beautiful town in Missouri? Weston or another town? Let us know in the comments! How many of these beautiful places in Missouri have you been to so far?
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