John Colter Memorial

This is one of those quaint off-the-beaten-path destinations. It is along the Missouri River waterfront in New Haven, Mo. along route 100 between Jefferson City and St. Louis. John Coulter, of Lewis and Clark fame, settled down near here after his mountaineering adventures. Read all about it at the memorial.

Across the street is a welcome center with displays, pioneer and Indian relics and lots more information.

In the cute, historic nearby town (a stone throw from the memorial) is a 1950s, 2-block long, Main Street replete with a movie theatre, antique store and glass-blowing shop among others. Definitely worth a browse.