WEST PLAINS, MO. The 2025 Explore West Plains guidebook is now available. The 112-page book is filled with things to do in and around West Plains, including a self-guided history tour, art and attractions information, event calendar, information about the community, famous West Plainsians biographies, and a new Porter Wagoner trail.
For those wanting to experience the outdoors around West Plains, there are day trips featured for exploring the area. Other day trips can be put together by choosing locations featured in the book including mills, springs, lakes and ponds, conservation areas, state parks, and points of interest. A map is included along with turn-by-turn directions and mileage to different locations. New this year is “notes from a local” that gives tips on visiting the outdoor locations.
There is an outdoor adventures section featuring locations for hiking, river access, swimming holes, and information about the Ozark Trail for those wishing to mountain bike, horseback ride, or hike through the Mark Twain National Forest. Also included is the West Plains Bike Route, suggested roads for motorcycle riding, and information for off-road ATV adventures. Information on lodging includes West Plains hotels and area resorts, campgrounds, and outfitters. There is a West Plains dining and shopping directory along with information about moving to and living in West Plains. The guidebooks are available free of charge and can be picked up at the Ozark Heritage Welcome Center, 2999 Porter Wagoner Blvd., or at any West Plains hotel. They also are available at guidebook advertiser locations including: 10/40 Coffee, ABC Home Furnishings, All Pet and Equine, Bartlett Moving and Storage,
Blitch Carter Team, Brill Title Company, Burton Creek Rural Clinic, Circle C and K Clothing and Western Store, Colton’s Steak House & Grill, Community First Bank, Country at Heart, Donut Palace, “Go Farm” Farmers Market, Greater West Plains Area Chamber of Commerce, HB Boot Corral, Hibby’s Sports Grille, Hirsch Feed and Farm Supply, Holiday Inn Express and Suites, JB’s Health Mart, Johnny Hatchets Axe Throwing & Coffee House, Justin Shelby State Farm Insurance, Mega Motorsports, Miller Satellite and Home Store, Mission First Medical, Morlan-Shell Ford, Ozark Kountry Realty, Ozark Pizza and Bread, Ozarks Healthcare, Ozarks Small Business Incubator, Quality Floors, Rachel McDonald Keller Williams Realty, Ream Optometry, Ryan Miller Construction, Silver Springs RV Park, Silver Springs Storage, Six Sisters Mercantile, Southern Hills Auto Plaza, Toyota of West Plains, United Country Realty, Vision Xpress, Waggoner Family Floral, West Plains Bank & Trust, West Plains Bike Shop, Wiles Abstract and Title, and Wiley Insurance Agency. The guidebook also is available online at explorewestplains.com. For more information, please contact the Ozark Heritage Welcome Center at 417-256-8835. For updates on area activities, like and follow Explore West Plains on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
