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Cozy, Crafty, & Caffeinated Winter Activities in Pulaski County, MO
Has the recent drop in mercury turned you into a homebody? It’s understandable — the frigid winter temperatures means having to take a break from some of the best outdoor activities in Pulaski County like float trips and fishing. However, the frozen outdoor spaces shouldn’t keep you indoors all season long — there are still plenty of fun activities to experience around our communities, each allowing you to create lasting memories while finding respite from the cold outside. Check out some of our favorite winter activities in Pulaski County and enjoy a season that’s comfy and caffeinated!
A Crafty Sanctuary
Housed in a 100-year-old church, Sanctuary Coffee & Quilts offers a shopping experience like none other. Not only do they sell all the fabrics, supplies, and notions needed for your next quilting project, but their in-house coffee bar serves delicious drinks that add a kick to your step as well as handmade baked goods like muffins and pies. Spend a day shopping and gathering with friends and neighbors in a unique, historical setting!
Hollywood Luxury
Escape the bitter chill and soak in the warm glow of the silver screen at B&B Theatres Waynesville Patriot 12! Featuring the latest Hollywood blockbusters, this state-of-the-art multiplex boasts all-digital projection and audio with electric, reclining seats for maximum comfort. The theater’s Grand Screen large-format venue also includes a full-service bar and RealD 3D presentation for the ultimate moviegoing experience. Ask about renting a theater out for birthdays and special events — this venue makes for one heck of a game night!
Travel through Our History
Here in Pulaski County, we take our history seriously. But the legends and accomplishments of our ancestors aren’t just relegated to dusty old library books or tales told across generations — they’re immortalized in the many museums displaying the hard work and sacrifice of those who came before. At Fort Leonard Wood, explore the expansive John B. Mahaffey Museum Complex, the only place in the country to feature three U.S. Army museums in one facility. Open to the public, the U.S. Army Military Police Corps Regimental Museum, the U.S. Army Engineer Museum, and the U.S. Army Chemical Corps Museum each highlight the fascinating history of these Army branches with a selection of uniforms, weapons, equipment, and even vehicles.
In Waynesville, explore the captivating story of Pulaski County’s oldest standing structure, the Old Stagecoach Stop, and its many roles throughout its life, beginning as a stop on the Burden & Woodson stage route and even serving as a Union hospital during the Civil War. The 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum on Waynesville’s city square is housed in one of just two period courthouses on Historic Route 66 and spotlights the stories that define the history of Pulaski County, from the Trail of Tears and the Frisco Railroad to the Mother Road and the Fort Leonard Wood boom. Finally, the Frisco Depot Museum in Crocker shines a light on the railroad industry and its impact on Pulaski County’s development with a collection of railroad memorabilia.
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