The Santa Fe Trail crossed the Missouri River here. Landmarks include artist George Caleb Bingham’s house, the circa 1834 Huston Tavern, a one-room jail, a visitor center museum, camping, hiking trails and picnicking. Pets on a leash are allowed outdoors only. Arrow Rock is 13 miles north of Interstate 70.
Information about the J. Huston Tavern:
After nearly 200 years of service, the J. Huston Tavern was in jeopardy of closing, so the J. Huston Tavern Society formed with the mission “to maintain and preserve the tradition of the J. Huston Tavern as the oldest continuously operating restaurant west of the Mississippi.” After no concessionaires applied to manage the tavern, Missouri State Parks entered into an agreement with the newly formed society to oversee the facility.
While dining reservations for the tavern are temporarily on hold for the 2024 season, Missouri State Parks looks forward to the continued operation of the restaurant. For additional information, please contact Arrow Rock State Historic Site at 660-837-3330.
