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Be
Our Guest
A
major driving force in Callaway County's economy is its wide range of
commercial businesses. Besides stores, restaurants and entertainment
facilities, there are financial institutions, insurance agencies, lawyers,
accountants, realtors, car dealerships, landscapers, contractors and
many other professional service providers.
Shopping centers come in all shapes and sizes in the area. Fulton has a thriving downtown area of specialty shops that sell clothing, books, jewelry, art, gifts, collectibles and antiques. Area craftspeople offer handcrafted paintings, metalwork, blown glass, pottery, bead weaving, baskets, stained glass and more. Beyond the downtown area is a variety of shopping venues. The Churchill Retail Center, a new strip mall, offers a wide variety of stores. Fulton is also home to "mega" retailers that specialize in one-stop shopping. In 2004, construction of a new retail center, which will include an eight-screen movie theater, is scheduled to begin. Diners can choose from an eclectic menu that includes everything from pizza to ostrich. Callaway County offers an unsurpassed variety of menus certain to satisfy everyone. Over the years, the region has attracted a unique blend of national and family-owned restaurants. With more than three dozen restaurants to choose from, diners can enjoy popular chain restaurants for casual family meals or splurge at a fine dining establishment for a special occasion. If you like ethnic food, Fulton offers both Mexican and Chinese fare. The majority of restaurants in the area are conveniently located in Fulton and the Interstate 70 vicinity, but quaint cafes and restaurants dot the perimeters of the county in the smaller towns. With close to 400 hotel/motel rooms in Callaway County, visitors have many choices for lodging. Familiar national names as well as one-of-a-kind, locally owned establishments offer a variety of amenities. With easy access to I-70 and the Fulton area, these facilities accommodate vacationing families or the busy corporate traveler. Amenities range from pools, Jacuzzis and exercise rooms to kitchen facilities and complimen- tary breakfasts. The Fulton/Callaway County region is proud to welcome the brand new Holiday Inn Express, which opened in May 2004. Other motels in the Fulton area include Amerihost Inn, Super 8 and The Travelier. For accommodation information, contact the Kingdom of Callaway Chamber of Commerce. For a lavish lodging experience complimented with gracious hospitality and historic charm, travelers can choose from two lovely bed and breakfast inns in Fulton. Both Victorian-style inns are top-rated and offer an atmosphere of elegance, luxury and comfort. Romancing the Past, a bed and breakfast in a beautiful, circa-1868 Queen Anne home, has received multiple awards from travel magazines for its decor and services. Within walking distance of many area attractions, including Westminster College and all its offerings, Romancing the Past offers three distinctly decorated guest rooms, each with black marble fireplaces, private baths and air conditioning. Delicious full breakfasts may be enjoyed by candlelight in the lovely formal dining room or on the screened porch. Romancing the Past is also available to host special occasions, including teas, club meetings, reunions, small weddings and receptions. The Loganberry Inn is another award-winning bed and breakfast in the region, honored by the St. Louis Post Dispatch as one of the best in all of Missouri. Housed in a grand Victorian "painted lady" built in 1899, the Loganberry Inn has hosted such distinguished guests as Margaret Thatcher and Lech Walesa. All guest rooms at the Loganberry feature a sitting area, TV/VCR and private baths; some offer Jacuzzis, fireplaces and CD players. Located in Fulton's historic district, the Loganberry is just a leisurely stroll from the city's charming downtown district and area attractions. The Loganberry also offers a number of special packages targeted for a variety of guests, including newlyweds, second honeymooners, antique hunters and golfers.
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