West Plains, Mo. – If you are looking for things to do in and around West Plains, you need to pick up the new 2022 Explore West Plains guidebook! The new guidebook is twice as big as last year’s book. The 2022 edition includes an expanded section on attractions and parks in West Plains, West Plains events, mural tour of West Plains, history tour of West Plains, and famous West Plainsians.
If you are wanting to explore the outdoors around West Plains, there are five day-trips featured or you can create your own day trip choosing locations featured within the book. You will find information about mills, springs, lakes and ponds, conservation areas, state parks, and points of interest. A map and turn-by-turn directions are included.
If you are looking for outdoor adventure, the guidebook features river access locations, swimming holes, and information about the Ozark Trail for those wishing to mountain bike, horseback ride, or hike through the Mark Twain National Forest. You also will find information about the West Plains Bike Route, suggested routes for motorcycle riding, and information for off-road ATV riding.
Information on lodging is included about West Plains hotels and area resorts, campgrounds, and outfitters. A West Plains dining and shopping directory is included and information about moving to and living in West Plains.
The guidebooks are available free of charge and can be picked up at the Ozarks Heritage Welcome Center, 2999 Porter Wagoner Blvd. or at any West Plains hotel. They also are available at guidebook advertiser locations including: All Pet and Equine Supply, Bartlett Moving and Storage, Brill Title Company, Circle C and K Clothing and Western Store, Colton’s Steakhouse, Community First Bank, Country at Heart, Donut Palace, Eastside Package, Go Farm Farmers Market, Greater West Plains Area Chamber of Commerce, Heritage Tractor, Hibby’s Sports Grille, Hirsch Feed and Farm Supply, Holiday Inn Express and Suites, JB’s Health Mart, John Elkins Realtor, Justin Shelby Shelter Insurance, KW Tri-Lakes Keller Williams Realty, Mega Motorsports, Miller Satellite and Home Store, Mission First Medical, Missouri State University-West Plains, Missouri State University-West Plains University/Community Programs, Monty’s Outdoors, Morlan-Shell Ford, Osborn’s Riverside Cabin, Ozark Kountry Realty, Ozarks Healthcare, Ozarks Small Business Incubator, Pizza Shack, Pruett Home Improvement, Quality Floors, Silver Springs RV Park, Silver Springs Storage, Six Sisters Mercantile, Southern Hills Auto Plaza, Sunburst Ranch, Towne and Country Lighting, Toyota of West Plains, Twin Bridges Bar and Grill, Twin Bridges Resort, Vantage Real Estate Group, Waggoner Family Floral, West Plains Bank, West Plains Bike Shop, West Plains Greenhouses and Nursery, West Plains Music, West Plains United Country Real Estate, Wiles Abstract and Title, and Wiley Insurance Agency.
The guidebook also is available online at explorewestplains.com. For more information, please contact the Ozarks Heritage Welcome Center at 417-256-8835.
