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Weston, Missouri and the Red Barn…pumpkins, pumpkins, and more pumpkins

October 10, 2014 by shelley

Weston, Missouri and the Red Barn…pumpkins, pumpkins, and more pumpkins!

Weston was at one time the second largest port on the Missouri river, surpassing both Kansas City and St. Joseph, however a flood in 1881 shifted the river into an old channel some 2 miles away. In 1850 over 265 steamboats a year docked at the Port of Weston.  Weston Missouri once a large thriving town has lost much of its population but has not lost its charm.  ( I posted more last year about Weston, Missouri and it’s colorful history. )

It has a quaint downtown with some fun shops and restaurants.

Downtown Weston Missouri

Downtown Weston Missouri

Downtown Weston Missouri

Downtown Weston Missouri

William Buffalo Bill Cody was at one time a resident of Weston, and the town was a major “jumping off” point for the Santa Fe Trail, the Oregon Trail and the California Gold Rush.

A must do in Weston is a stop at the Red Barn to get your pumpkins (or pick some apples)! (more pictures).  It is not autumn until I get my pumpkin at the Red Barn.

Pumpkins at the Red Barn in Weston Missouri

Pumpkins at the Red Barn in Weston Missouri

Pumpkins at the Red Barn in Weston Missouri

Pumpkins at the Red Barn in Weston Missouri

Pumpkins at the Red Barn in Weston Missouri

Pumpkins at the Red Barn in Weston Missouri

Pumpkins at the Red Barn in Weston Missouri

Pumpkins at the Red Barn in Weston Missouri

Pumpkins at the Red Barn in Weston Missouri

Pumpkins at the Red Barn in Weston Missouri

Pumpkins at the Red Barn in Weston Missouri

Pumpkins at the Red Barn in Weston Missouri

Pumpkins at the Red Barn in Weston Missouri

Pumpkins at the Red Barn in Weston Missouri

Pumpkins at the Red Barn in Weston Missouri

Pumpkins at the Red Barn in Weston Missouri

Perfect autumn day at the Red Barn in Weston, Missouri

Perfect autumn day at the Red Barn in Weston, Missouri

Pumpkins at the Red Barn in Weston Missouri

Pumpkins at the Red Barn in Weston Missouri

Pumpkins at the Red Barn in Weston Missouri

Pumpkins at the Red Barn in Weston Missouri

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