USA: Missouri

DeltaRomeo · #1 10-20-2006, 12:20 PM

The Gateway Arch is within the Class D for Downtown Parks Bi-State Airport (KCPS) which is just across the river in Illinois. A quick call to the tower usually assures clearance to circle the Arch at your leisure to take in a dramatic view of the downtown St. Louis area. Then, you can land at KCPS and dine with the relatives at Oliver's Restaurant located on the airport. Nice place. http://www.oliversontherunway.com/menu.html

If you prefer a more modest diner/restaurant type experience, try Laurie's at uncontrolled St. Charles County Smartt Field (KSET) several miles NW of KCPS, underneath the Class B for Lambert. Well marked EAA Chapter 32 hangar (I am a member) is next door, and so is the Missouri Wing of the Commemorative Air Force, home to its signature "Show-Me" B-25. http://www.cafmo.org/AircraftGallery/index.html__________________
Rick Galati RV-6A "Darla"
Lake St. Louis, MO.
EAA Technical Counselor
RV-8 wing kit on order

N520TX · #2 10-23-2006, 08:06 AM

Airways Restaraunt on the field. I always make it a point to stop by if I'm in the area. Highly recommended

Rick6a · #3 10-23-2006, 10:36 AM

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Airways Restaraunt on the field. I always make it a point to stop by if I'm in the area. Highly recommended

Another truly great place to eat when flying to Dexter, Mo. is "The Hickory Log" renowned for serving THE BEST RIBS ON THE PLANET. I've taken orders from friends and family and made many a "rib run" to Dexter to bring back as many as 12 full slabs of ribs that the last time I was there cost little over $10 a slab but that was a few years ago. Call the FBO when several minutes out and ask him to have someone from "The Hickory Log" pick you up. A van will show up to take you to the restaurant in town for a great meal. The staff will gladly give you a tour of their kitchen and pit area where the legendary smoked ribs are produced from very large hogs slaughtered in Iowa. After you are stuffed and ready to leave with your take-out stash of rib slabs, the van will drive you back to the airport. Don't take my word for it...just read these reviews.....
http://tinyurl.com/yat5kv

sf3543 · #4 10-23-2006, 06:18 PM

AT Sikeston, MO there is a restaurant called Lambert's - the home of the throwed rolls . I haven't been there in a long time, but they are still there and I'm sure they still have some of the best food available. They are not on the airport, but call unicom about 20 miles out and they will send the van to get you. The last time I was there, the line was really (really) long, but since I flew in, they put us at the front of the line.
I recommend them.

From Rosie: Not only is the food great but pilots get preferred seating and do NOT have to wait in line. I was at the airport with TEAM RV when the van picked us all up, and we were escorted into the restaurant through the exit then seated immediately

Bob Axsom · #5 11-05-2006, 01:09 PM

We went to Branson Friday and Saturday Nov. 3-4, 2006 for a private little celebration and Saturday we went to the Moon River Theater to see the Andy Williams Christmas Show that runs through December 9 only. We have seen two very memorable performances in the past, one at South Lake Tahoe where we saw Dean Martin shortly before he died and one at Las Vegas where we saw Sanny Davis Jr. shortly defore he died. I could not help but recall these when We saw Andy Williams last night - what a wonderful show he put on. So sincere and so well done. If you have the opportunity I recommend seeing this - this year - it is special. I googled "Branson Shows" or "Branson, MO, Shows" and ordered the tickets on line. I also ordered tickets for Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede which was one of the worst dining experiences in my life except for the food poisoning I got in Russia in September.

Bob Axsom

Rick6a · #6 11-06-2006, 08:20 AM

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We went to Branson.......

Bob,

Where did you land? Many years ago I landed at KPLK and at the time there was a fee. If it was KPLK, can you describe and rate the airport and its services for us? Even though KPLK is practically off the main strip in Branson, how did you get to attractions such as the Moon River Theatre?

Bob Axsom · #7 11-06-2006, 09:55 AM

Hi Rick,

This past weekend I had to drive because of the TFR but I flew over there earlier and checked on the rates and rental car availability. I landed at Point Lookout; Clark-Taney Co (PLK) airport as you mentioned. The overnight fee was $6 and the Avis rental cars are available in the building at the airport. The phone number I have for the FBO and rental cars is 417-334-4945.

Bob Axsom

gipsowh · #8 11-06-2006, 12:36 PM

Thanks Bob for the info. Just so happens we were in Branson this past weekend. Took my two best girls, my wife and Mom. We drove up from Houston on Friday, saw Andy Williams' Christmas Show (We were sitting in the 5th row and Mom was hovering on cloud 9) on Saturday afternoon, then drove back on Sunday. 24 hrs driving in 3 days... not recommended! Next time we fly. The 10 will be finished and we will fly in style next trip. I'd recommend the College of the Ozarks for a great dining experience. Lunch or dinner. Students work their way thru school. No tuition. The food is great, the desserts are outstanding and the atmosphere is very relaxed. No crowds, no noise, no food poisoning.......

Bill Gipson
RV-10
Conroe, Texas

N24YW · #9 11-06-2006, 12:57 PM

I hope to fly in this week to PLK, we are planning on arriving Friday morning and leaving on Sunday. Usually we drive but this will be our first long range flight. I will probly look into the food at the college. It is real close to the airport if I rember right. Shows ? problely the Presleys. Never have seen a real bad show yet

Jim
RV-6

jimpappas · #10 03-01-2008, 11:50 AM

Looks like the bride and I need to make an unscheduled business trip tomorrow and Monday to St Louis.

Any suggestions in that area to take her on Sunday? Antique town? Cigar shops? (OK that one is kinda for me)

Good eats?

Thanks