Things To Do
There are many things to see and do in and around Brookfield. Here are just a few—
North Central Missouri is home to some of the best hunting in the US. Trophy deer, snow goose, pheasant, and turkey can be found in great
abundance on local preserves and private land within a 60 mile radius. Reserve your space now for your upcoming hunt dates.
The Great Pershing Balloon Derby occurs during Labor Day weekend each year featuring hot-air balloonists from around the country. It’s a
great week! Visit the Brookfield Chamber of Commerce website to learn more.
http://www.brookfieldmochamber.com/
The General John “Black Jack” Pershing boyhood home and Museum. Visit the boyhood home of one of our most famous military heroes in
Laclede, Mo. - 7 miles.
Walt Disney Museum – Marceline, Mo, - 11 miles, is home to Walt Disney’s boyhood home, and now houses a museum dedicated to its most
famous son. Each year, a local festival called Toonfest honors Mr. Disney and his vision of small town America in the town that was his inspiration for Main Street USA.
www.marceline.com and www.toonfest.net
Have you ever visited a Covered Bridge? Just west of Laclede, Missouri – 7 miles, is the longest covered bridge remaining in Missouri –
The Locust Creek Covered Bridge. On the National Register of historic Places, it is a beautiful structure and deserves a look.
http://www.mostateparks.com/locustbridge.htm
These are just a few of the many things to see and visit in our area. Please check them out.
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