Whether it’s the stress of work or family demands, or the always-on mentality of today’s work and media culture, chances are you’re missing out on something that’s critical to your health. A good night’s sleep. Fortunately, Missouri has abundant locations where you can unplug from daily life and enjoy a restful slumber or “sleep-cation.” The best part is, when you wake up, someone else will make the bed.
Here are five excellent spots to enjoy a getaway in the Show-Me (A Good Night’s Sleep) State.
Sundance Ranch, Excelsior Springs
Sundance Ranch is about 45 minutes northeast of downtown Kansas City. Guest accommodations include a treehouse, farmhouse, luxury tipi, small guest suite, and a lakeside cabin. Take a book, leave your worries at home and enjoy a relaxing, sleep-filled weekend amid luxury accommodations on a sprawling, 200-acre ranch.
Tiny Houses of French Village
An hour south of downtown St. Louis, these modern (and not-that-tiny) tiny homes offer ample room to unwind and relax. Blackout curtains help give you a restful night’s sleep – and there’s no Wi-Fi, which should help you more completely unplug from daily demands.
Loganberry Inn, Fulton
Loganberry Inn is located just a few blocks from the Brick District in the downtown area. This upscale bed-and-breakfast offers several guest rooms with king beds, private baths and quiet environs. The in-room electric fireplace will help keep you cozy and warm. If you manage to pry yourself out of bed before 9:30 a.m., enjoy a full hot breakfast. You can always take a nap in the afternoon.
Dowager House at Garth Woodside Mansion, Hannibal
The Dowager House may be the epitome of warm and cozy. The bath area has a fireplace just steps from the jetted tub, so you can relax fireside before heading off to bed, then dry off with heated towels. The master room features a king bed and another fireplace. If you prefer a hot tub to a warm bath, there’s one on the deck just off the primary.
Mabee Lodge at The Keeter Center, Point Lookout
About 10 minutes from downtown Branson, enjoy Mabee Lodge’s loft suites, which feature a king bed, two-person jetted tub and private balconies. If a small snack helps you get a good night’s rest, inquire about the turndown service featuring cookies and milk. Just don’t get any crumbs on the sheets.
