Overview
Arrow Rock is a village in Missouri. The entire town is a National Historic Landmark for its relationship with the Santa Fe Trail, Lewis and Clark, Boonslick region, and George Caleb Bingham.
4 sights · 6 things to do · 4 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 5 places to stay
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Best things about Arrow Rock
Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre
Professional regional theatre in an old Gothic-style church.
Arrow Rock State Historic Site
Route 41.
Boone's Lick State Historic Site
Sappington Cemetery State Historic Site
Arrow Rock Guided Tours
Blackwater, MO
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 22°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Cold months (Jan) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Kansas City)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- COU Columbia Regional Airport, Columbia — 43 mi away. Directions
- IRK Kirksville Regional Airport, Kirksville — 74 mi away. Directions
- MCI Kansas City International Airport, Kansas City — 96 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Boone's Lick State Historic Site, Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre, Blackwater, MO
- Lunch Historic Arrow Rock Tavern
- Afternoon Big Muddy National Fish and Wildlife Refuge - Jameson Island Unit, Heritage Craft Festival
- Dinner The Hodgepodge
- Evening The Vine Wine Bar & Garden
Day 2
- Morning Arrow Rock State Historic Site, Sappington Cemetery State Historic Site, Arrow Rock Guided Tours
- Lunch Bledsoe's Tavern
- Afternoon Lewis & Clark Trail - Boonslick Loop, Owl Prowl
- Dinner Picket Fence
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
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Map
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Get in
By car
- I-70 (Exits 89 & 98) and Missouri Route 41 are the main roads to town.
Get around
The best way around is on foot. There are no gas stations in the Blackwater or Arrow Rock area. The closet cities with fuel stations are Boonville and Marshall. The closest ATM's are in Blackwater itself.
See
Do
Events
Do Heritage Craft Festival
- A full schedule is available at
Buy
Antiques
Shop River Bank
Gifts & Specialty
Shop Arrow Rock Country Store
Shop Arrow Rock Craft Shop
Goods & Services
Blackwater
- Blackwater Treasures, 104 Main
Shop Just-N-Habit
Eat
Arrow Rock
Blackwater
Drink
Sleep
Hotels
B&Bs
Stay Arrow Rock Station Restaurant and Bed & Breakfast
Campgrounds
Go next
- All of these cities contain beautiful history sites and the Missouri River. So go explore central Missouri and shop, dine, historicize, enjoy nature, even enjoy the Isle of Capri Casino in Boonville!
- Marshall
- Glasgow
- Boonville
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