Monett

Monett is in the Ozarks and the Southwest Region of Missouri.

Located at the crossroads of US 60 and Missouri 37. You can access Monett from Springfield on US 60. There is also a connection to Monett from Mt. Vernon and Interstate 44 south on State Highway "H". From Joplin you would take Interstate 44 East and then Missouri 37 to Monett. From Arkansas you will arrive from the south on Missouri 37.

The best way to get around is by car. Monett is a small town and you can park and walk all of the downtown area.

• City Park On the south side of town is very nice. It is 75 acres and you can hike, swim in the Olympic size pool. Cook out on a grill and children are allowed to fish in the small lake. There is a casino that is available to rent for family gatherings and special events. It has nature trails, exercise trails, 4 lighted tennis courts and 1 lighted basketball court.

• 18 Hole Golf Course On the south side of town across from the City Park. It has Bermuda grass fairways and nice rolling hills. If you are a golfer, then this is a must do.

• Downtown The downtown area of Monett has several shops and stores. It is nice to park your car, get out and walk around and window shop.

• Black Kettle Restaurant, 10 Broadway, Phone: +1 417 235-7199 Fax: +1 417 235-6088
• Dairy Queen, 1000 North Central Avenue, Phone: +1 417 235-7188
• Monett Family Restaurant, 608 East Broadway Street, Phone: +1 417 235-3772

• Black Kettle the Lounge, 10 Broadway, Phone: +1 417 235-7199 Fax: +1 417 235-6088

• Days Inn 868 Hwy 60, +1 417 235-8039
• Super 8 Motel 201 S. Hess, +1 417 236-9200
• Hartland Lodge 869 E US Highway 60, +1 417 235-4000

• Roaring River State Park, Trout fishing, hiking and camping.
• Table Rock Lake, Fishing, water sports, hiking and camping.
• Branson, Mo, Entertainment shows, shopping, hiking, Silver Dollar City, and trout fishing in Lake Taneycomo.
• Jolly Mill, visit the mill located along Capps Creek. Fish, relax and see the initials carved in the old mill. Not real easy to find, but ask the locals and they will give you directions.

• Pierce City is very small. It was nearly destroyed by a tornado which took out many of the very old and quaint buildings down town. So don't be disappointed that there are not as many shops as there once was • Patti S.