Happy National Cheese Pizza Day, Perry County! Today is the perfect excuse to indulge in one of the simplest yet most satisfying delights — a classic cheese pizza. And when it comes to enjoying this cheesy favorite, you don’t have to look far! Perry County is home to two local gems, each serving up delicious pizzas that are sure to make this holiday extra special. Let’s dive into what makes Galati's in Downtown Perryville and Salerno's Pizzeria in Brewer the best spots to celebrate! Galati's Ristorante: A Downtown Perryville Classic Nestled in the heart of Downtown Perryville, Galati's has been a community favorite for years. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and delicious, homemade pizzas, Galati's offers the perfect setting for families, friends, and solo pizza enthusiasts alike. Their … [Read more...] about A Slice of Perry County: Celebrate National Cheese Pizza Day
Scoops of Delight: Celebrating National Ice Cream Day with Perry County’s Best Spots!
National Ice Cream Day is the perfect excuse to indulge in everyone's favorite frozen treat. Here in Perry County, we are fortunate to have some incredible spots where you can enjoy a delicious scoop (or two)! Whether you're a fan of classic flavors or unique creations, Perry County's ice cream scene has something for everyone. Here are five must-visit places to celebrate National Ice Cream Day: 1. Whirl-A-Burger Located in the heart of Perryville, Whirl-A-Burger is more than just a great spot for a burger; it's also a haven for ice cream lovers. Known for its creamy soft serve and a wide variety of toppings, Whirl-A-Burger offers an old-fashioned charm that makes every visit special. Don't miss out on their frozen custard whirls when you are in Perryville! 2. Hoeckele's Bakery & … [Read more...] about Scoops of Delight: Celebrating National Ice Cream Day with Perry County’s Best Spots!
2024 Has Arrived!
Happy New Year! 2024 has arrived and with it are plenty of excited eclipse chasers! Those planning to travel to view the 2024 Great North American Total Solar Eclipse is being predicted to outnumber those who traveled to the path in 2017. In 2017, Perry County welcomed over 17,800 visitors and we are making plans to do it all over again on April 8, 2024! Eclipse chasers from thirty-six states and seventeen countries were documented to have come to Perryville to experience totality in 2017. This time around along with three public viewing areas we also have several privately owned businesses or residents making room for eclipse visitors as well. Our public viewing areas will be the Bank of Missouri Soccer Complex, the Perryville City Park, and the Perryville Regional Airport that will be … [Read more...] about 2024 Has Arrived!
Eclipse Expo 2024!
I hope you were able to join us at the Missouri Eclipse Expo last month at the Show-Me Center. It was a fantastic introduction for some and a great refresher course for those of us who have previous eclipse experience. In 2017, Perryville focused a lot on educating our community so that everyone could understand what was special about the eclipse and the expo had some great interactive stations and national speakers who were experts in their fields that revisited a lot of what we experienced during the 2017 total solar eclipse. Understanding eclipses brings more excitement and enjoyment to the day much like being at a sports event and knowing the rules and having the playbook. To understand them more translates into enjoying them more. You'll Get It! The main event in a total solar … [Read more...] about Eclipse Expo 2024!
Perryville Nominated for Small Town Showcase
We are so excited Perry County has 2 nominees in the running for the 2023 Small Town Showcase "Featured Five!" Vote for Perryville and Altenburg and show your pride for our wonderful small town communities! We need your help! Make sure to submit your vote by July 1! … [Read more...] about Perryville Nominated for Small Town Showcase
Pathway 2 The Promiseland
Embark on a customized tour featuring heroic immigration stories and the Faiths that saved them. Travel throughout Perry County's beautiful countryside visiting these remarkable houses of worship built by our earliest pioneers. Hear their diverse accounts of immigration, see their humble beginnings, understand their quests for religious freedom and new beginnings. Travel with these brave pioneers and experience this culturally rich and unique tour of faith in the heartland, in Perry County, Missouri. Lutheran Heritage Museum & Log Cabin 75 Church Street, Altenburg, Missouri In 1838, 700 Saxon Germans left their homes, farms, businesses and all they knew behind to embark on a dangerous sea voyage to America. See where they found their land of opportunity, rebuilt their lives and … [Read more...] about Pathway 2 The Promiseland
Five things to do in Perryville and Perry County Mother’s Day Weekend 2019
As we welcome many couples and families into our community this weekend with The Bank of Missouri Spring Classic and the 34th Annual Perryville Mayfest Festival we wanted to share 5 great activities to do while you are enjoying your weekend with us! Missouri's National Veterans Memorial 1172 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Perryville, MO 63775. If you have never had the opportunity to visit the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington D.C. here is your chance! This awe-inspiring EXACT full-scale sister wall of the Vietnam Wall in Washington, D.C. offers veterans, civilians and those currently serving a place in the Midwest to reflect on the sacrificesof all service men and women. Reflect and honor in a quiet, peaceful setting that only Perryville can offer. History, Art and Healing. Museum and … [Read more...] about Five things to do in Perryville and Perry County Mother’s Day Weekend 2019
Take the long way home
Who has ever hummed this little country tune…. “I've been cooped up, tied down 'bout forgotten what a field looks like full of corn and cotton If I'm gonna hit a traffic jam Well it better be a tractor man So sick and tired of this interstate system I need the curvin', windin', twistin' dusty path to nowhere With the wind blowin' through my baby's hair Yeah it makes me wanna take a back road Makes me wanna take the long way home Put a little gravel in my travel Unwind, unravel all night long Makes me wanna grab my honey Tear down some two lane country who knows Get lost and get right with my soul Makes me wanna take, makes me wanna take a back road Some old back road” Growing up in rural northern Cape County on an old back road, I have always appreciated those curving, gravel roads that … [Read more...] about Take the long way home
Tower Rock, it is surrounded by a raw and wild beauty
One Sunday afternoon, my group wanted to get outside and soak up the sun. It was one of those glorious winter’s days when the sun was shining and makes you think spring is on the way! We decided we wanted to go the backroads from our house to Tower Rock. So we piled in our rig and hit the county roads to get there. We got there during the “golden hour” in photographer terms, which is the hour before the sun sets. During this time, I find something magically happens with the light in my photographs. Although, Tower Rock is awe inspiring in any light! When I think of Tower Rock, I always think of the Jim Watkin’s quote: “A river cuts through rock, not because of its power, but because of its persistence.” I think back to all of the history this magnificent rock could tell us if it could … [Read more...] about Tower Rock, it is surrounded by a raw and wild beauty
Ball Mill Resurgence in the Splendor of Winter
“He who marvels at the beauty of the world in summer will find equal cause for wonder and admiration in winter." -John Burroughs Meet our Guest Blogger, Amber Odom: Hey everyone! I am an elementary teacher by day and a nature lover at heart. I love exploring new places in southeast Missouri, meeting new people, and being in the great outdoors! Come along with me as I explore those MO backroads adventures! This is one of my favorite quotes and it is true for my family. Our family loves hiking in all months. We try to get out in the winter as much as we do in the summer. In the winter you often see places in a new way. Without the leaves of summer, you find things you might have missed before. We visited a family favorite this past weekend when the temperatures were a glorious 60 … [Read more...] about Ball Mill Resurgence in the Splendor of Winter
Hadler Shoe Tree
I threw my first pair of shoes in 2015. Years of shoes were already there. I had written with permanent marker on an old pair of sneakers “Tourism 2015”. Before I threw them, I may have said a little prayer to be able to “fill the shoes” of being named Perry County’s first official tourism director. I may have also made a wish that I could share more of what makes Perry County so unique and special. As I tossed, slung and threw that old pair of shoes over and over I quickly realized that this was not as easy as it looks. But throw after throw we smiled, giggled and laughed out loud at our pointless efforts to sling a pair of old shoes into a tree alongside a country gravel road. Up until recently, area locals had just referred to it as “The Shoe Tree” and what was the significance, the … [Read more...] about Hadler Shoe Tree
Year End Review: 2018
We have been working so hard, we wanted to share some really big accomplishments for the Perry County Tourism office during 2018. We wanted to make it short and sweet… but let’s face it the list is LONG! Check them out! Earned two awards from the Missouri Department of Tourism! Innovator Award :: awarded to Perry County Heritage Tourism by the Missouri Division of Tourism at the 2018 Governor's Conference on Tourism. Perryville and Perry County's efforts during the Great American Eclipse were recognized with this year's Innovator award. What a great way to celebrate Perryville and Perry County's significance on this event and the impact we have made locally and around the world. Rising Star Award :: awarded to Trish Erzfeld, Perry County Tourism Director by the Missouri Division of … [Read more...] about Year End Review: 2018
