5 Reasons To Visit Charming Augusta, Missouri, on the Katy Trail | Travel Awaits

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Hands down, Augusta, Missouri, is one of our favorite day trips from Saint Louis. It’s easily accessible, yet feels a world away from the hustle and bustle of the state’s largest city. This is a place where time truly slows down. There are charming shops and markets, several wineries, and terrific recreation opportunities, so you can be as active or as laid-back as you’d like. . . .

One of Missouri’s recreational gems runs right through Augusta. The Katy Trail, a 240-mile former railroad track turned hiking-and-biking trail, stretches across much of the state and is a favorite of outdoor enthusiasts. Wander for as long as you’d like along this crushed limestone, flat-as-a-pancake path. There are trailheads and amenities along the way, and much of the trail runs right along or close to the Missouri River. Bring a bike, rent one in the nearby town of Defiance, or simply stroll to get those steps in. No matter how you explore the Katy Trail, it will be time well spent.

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5 Reasons To Visit Charming Augusta, Missouri, on the Katy Trail | Travel Awaits

MoBikeFed comment: Among the other highlights mentioned in the article is the nearby home of Daniel Boone, a number of wineries, German heritage, scenery, and much more.

For more about the Katy Trail in the Augusta area:

https://bikekatytrail.com/augusta.aspx

MoBikeFed touring/gravel routes in this area include Bike MOPAC:

https://ridewithgps.com/events/95944-bike-mopac

And the (very much draft, as of 2021) Old Boonslick Road route from St Louis to Boonslick State Historic Site:

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30579501

A highlight of that route is a visit to the historic Daniel Boone Home in the Augusta area.