Welcome to beautiful Farmington! Our community is extremely excited to be a host city for the Tour of Missouri, and we would like to invite everyone to come out and enjoy this exciting event.

There is so much to see and do in and around Farmington –wineries, historic sites, cultural channels and entertaining venues for the whole family can all be found in and near the Farmington community.

Visitors can take part in tastings, enjoy a tour of the vineyards or just relax with some delicious foods and live music at one of the area’s many wineries. Farmington itself is home to two quality wineries and vineyards – Crown Valley Champagne House and Twin Oaks Vineyard.

"Farmington is excited about being the start of the third stage of the Tour of Missouri. Besides the economic boost to the town, beyond the honor of being chosen, beyond the visibility this event gives our town, we’re all looking forward to having fun hosting the Tour! If you are anywhere near Farmington on September 9th, come over and join us." Stuart "Mit" Landrum, MayorVisitors with only a short amount of time to spend in the area would enjoy one of our many stores, boutiques or shops. Downtown Farmington has a number of antique shops, craft stores, and specialty boutiques with fashionable items including; home décor, jewelry, shoes, purses and much more.

For some performing arts entertainment, whether it be theatrical, musical or dance, make sure to visit the Centene Performing Arts Center. The center is situated adjacent to the Farmington Civic Center and offers auditorium seating for around 725 (525 permanent seats and 200 movable seats). Small concerts, local drama performances and more can all be found here.

Further sites for family-friendly entertainment include the Farmington Family Fun Center, offering bowling and arcade games; Roller Zone, the area’s premier indoor skating rink; and Kerasotes Showplace 4 movie theater.

After a day of taking in the features of Farmington, it’s easy to work up an appetite. No problem, because the area is home to an array of restaurants, from fast food fixes and casual dining to ethnic cuisine and sweet treats. There is certainly something to please every palate in Farmington.

And for comfortable resting, the area is home to a number of lodging options. Economic rooms and suites are available at one of the local hotels or motels, while more private accommodations can be found through the White House Bed and Breakfast, which offers two cozy guest rooms with private bathrooms.

For more information on Farmington please visit:

Links: www.farmington-mo.gov

www.farmingtonmo.org

Farmington R-7 Educational Website for the Tour of Missouri - The website is designed to be a student and teacher technology resource for activities preceding and during the Tour of Missouri. Its purpose is to teach about the people and countries participating in the Tour of Missouri. There are Internet links, resources, and video tutorials of freeware applications.