Directions

A stones throw from K Bridge!!!
You'll need a good aim and strong arm!

Coming from the St. Louis area? Take Interstate 55 south to Festus, then south on 67 to Fredericktown.

Turn right on Highway 72 (this is one of the most scenic drives in the area and will take you right past Lake Kilarney). When 72 dead-ends, turn right for one block and then another right onto Highway 21 (south).

21 will become 49 at Glover. Do not turn toward Lesterville; proceed straight ahead.

Follow 49 into Annapolis.Turn right at stop sign and go one block. Re-Coop Inn is on the left.

We are 100 miles from St. Louis

Black River Cottage is right across the street from the office at 202 W. Second Street.

Please call for assistance!
(573) 598-4658

What to see along the way and once you arrive......

Just north of Farmington, (42 miles from Cottages) is Crown Winery
Just east of Farmington is an amazing park called Pickle Springs, and Also in the Farmington area, is Missouri wine country with about six wineries and St. Joe State Park.

Fredericktown (42 miles from Cottages) has the new Vance Vineyard and winery.
Eight miles south of Fredericktown is Green's Flea Market, the best flea market around. Many bus loads of tourist stop here for great finds. There are also Fred's Antique and flee market mall in the same area.

In the Arcadia Area (20 miles from Cottages) there are many antique shops and The Civil War museum, as well as Bobby Powell's Jamboree. Heading south on 21 towards Annapolis, is Taum Sauk Mountain and Mini Sauk Falls, as well as the Mini Royal Gorge.

In Annapolis you are only 5 minutes to the Black River with lots of water-based activities for the whole family (ideal for floating!), and 18 miles to Clearwater Lake, 18 miles to Sam A. Baker Park, and 11 miles to Taum Sauk and Mini Sauk Falls (highest falls in the state). And all within 30 miles are Elephant Rocks State Park, Johnson Shut-ins. We are 45 miles to Rocky Falls and Blue Springs. We are just 3 miles to the nearest equestrian trail.