An Idiot's Guide to St. Joseph.
by NaturalsLight on Jun 6, 2010 6:16 PM CDT
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As we all know, training camp this summer will be held at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, MO. Since this is a lot closer than River Falls for many of us here at Arrowhead Pride, a lot more of us will be more inclined to head up the road to St. Joseph this summer to watch our boys for the first time. But what else is there to do in St. Joe?
More after the jump.
First off, Missouri Western State University can be accessed from either I-29 or US Hwy 36. There are several hotels right off I-29 that are within minutes to MWSU. These hotels are right next to each other and are about a half mile from the 'Belt Highway,' which is the main drag which houses many fast food restaurants, East Hills Shopping Mall, grocery stores, 2 WalMarts, and many other things.
Hotels in this area include, Super 8, Ramada Inn, Stoney Creek Inn, Motel 6, Drury Inn, Hampton Inn, Days Inn, and Comfort Suites. All of these hotels are 2 miles away from the MWSU campus. These hotels are next to Applebees, Dennys, Perkins, Ground Round, and Whiskey Creek restaurants.
If you prefer a little longer drive, then there is a Holiday Inn in downtown St. Joe that is right next to the river. It is about 10 minutes away from MWSU. There is also a Best Western about 7 minutes away from MWSU on I-29.
If you are a normal person, you probably eat. If you are hungry, then St. Joe has some restaurants that could feed your appetite. If you were to head up north on I-29, there is a new development in north St. Joe called the Shoppes at North Village. Here you will find restaurants such as Chilis, 54th Street, Olive Garder, Cheddars, Buffalo Wild Wings, Famous Daves, Bob Evans. In these 'Shoppes' there is also a 10 screen movie theater, Best Buy, Borders, Walmart, Sams Club, etc.
If you want to dine at a locally owned restaurant, there are a few of those. One of my favorites is Boudreaux’s Louisiana Seafood. It is located downtown. There is also the Tap Room which is located on the Belt Highway and the Hoof and Horn which is St. Joseph oldest restaurant which is located in the Southend of St. Joseph.
You can see a list of more restaurants here.
If you are a gambling man or woman, then St. Joseph has Terrible's St. Joseph Frontier Casino. While it is not as big as casinos in KC, it does offer around 10 tables and a lot of slots. They also have a decent buffet and Tuesday is Seafood night.
If you are looking for a watering hole, St. Joseph has those, too. As mentioned above, the Tap Room is also a bar, however it is a smoke-free bar, but they do have many big screens that are showing sports. Most bars are located downtown, but most of those bars cater to the college-aged kids, which makes them more or less a club than a bar. There are a few bars on the Belt Highway, and a few hidden in other parts of town. (I wish I could tell you more about the bars in St. Joe, but I haven't been 21 for too long, so I don't know many of them)
If you are looking for something else to do in the evenings, you could check out a St. Joseph Mustangs baseball game. The Mustangs are made up of college baseball players from around the area and play at Phil Welch Stadium. You can learn more about the Mustangs by clicking here.
St. Joseph is also home to several museums including the Pony Express Stables and Museum and the Jesse James Home (where he was murdered actually).
Hopefully this will help a few of you enjoy your trip to St. Joseph. If you want to read more about St. Joe, visit http://www.stjomo.com/home.aspx, which is the tourism website.
If you have any questions, feel free to post on the board and I will try and answer them all.
GO CHIEFS!
This is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of Arrowhead Pride's writers or editors. It does reflect the views of this particular fan though, which is as important as the views of Arrowhead Pride writers or editors.
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We do need to rec this for the weekly crowd to see.
Nice recon Natty :)
Rule 49. " Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram
Let's go ahead and rec this up folks
We (I mean me) get LOTS of training camp questions that are answered here.
Thanks for writing this up, Natty.
REC it up...
Maybe we can try to remember to re-post this in July too…
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Yeah, there are good parts of St. Joseph
and bad parts. Just like any other town. Chu’s buffet is the best place for Chinese food everyone!
Jamaal Charles...Enough said.
Just ate at Chus the other night
Left stuffed as always
by NaturalsLight on Jun 7, 2010 1:58 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Now that's some valuable info.
Thanks CF85.
I love a good Chinese buffet.
Because I’m a cheap bastard.
"The future ain't what it used to be." ~Yogi Berra~
Jerrell Powe for Chiefs NT in 1st round of the 2011 NFL draft: From Ole Miss; Height: 6-2; Weight: 330; Projected 40 Time: 5.35; Projected Round (2011): 1-2; The top nose tackle in the 2011 NFL Draft, Jerrell Powe collected 12 Tackles for Loss and two sacks in 2009, earning All-SEC Second Team honors.
Yes, but he was killed in St. Joe
And the house he was killed in is now a museum and it’s actually pretty cool
by NaturalsLight on Jun 7, 2010 1:51 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
What part of town is the house/museum located in? I have
been wanting to go there for a long time. Thanks.
"The Hammer"
The Jesse James Home/Museum is Here
http://www.stjoemo.info/history/jameshome.cfm
Very close to the Patee House Musuem, which has a lot of frontier / turn-of-the-century pieces.
Always wanted to see that.
"The future ain't what it used to be." ~Yogi Berra~
Jerrell Powe for Chiefs NT in 1st round of the 2011 NFL draft: From Ole Miss; Height: 6-2; Weight: 330; Projected 40 Time: 5.35; Projected Round (2011): 1-2; The top nose tackle in the 2011 NFL Draft, Jerrell Powe collected 12 Tackles for Loss and two sacks in 2009, earning All-SEC Second Team honors.
Sports Bars to visit
When I go up to St. Joe to see friends we usually go to Uncle D’s or Legends. Both are on The Belt, very near all of the hotels mentioned, and you can smoke in both of them.
Legends’s is also connected to a biker bar and to a bowling alley if that is your thing.
maybe a dumb question but...
…is st. joes far enough away that you would avoid any home blackouts of games?
nope.
My long, drawn-out predictions that no one cares about, nor will bother to remember:
1. Todd Haley will still be the Chiefs Head Coach up to the 2011 season.
2. Clancy Pendergast won't make it to the 2010 season and was never intended to. Last-minute hire for a position that needed to be filled.
3. Todd Haley will not be the OC at the start of the 2010 season.
I've always been a fan of the Hi-Ho.
Around 18th and Frederick Ave…Probably my favorite bar in St. Joe. It’s an “Irish” pub, although that theme is more of an occasional implication than anything explicitly set in stone (sans the shamrock logo). Great bar food, decent selection of beers. Most of the bartenders there are pretty cool. Been in business since 1910.
Just down Frederick (west) is Kelly’s another irish-themed pub. Cool place – though a bit newer, and after 9:00 is when the “bro-man-popped-collar-dave-matthews-band-frat-bag” guys invade the place to hang out, which consequently is when I leave. But if that’s your jam, have at it. Used to be an alt/indie rock club called “The Bone.” Unfortunately, St. Joe was never really a haven for alt/indie rock.
And just west of them is Norty’s, which strangely enough is ANOTHER irish themed bar. Pretty cool place. I’m often there when I’m NOT at the Hi-Ho (i swear I’m not a drunkard :D). The original location burnt down, so I’m not sure how old the business is, but it’s a well-established place. Probably older than most of us. They just built a party deck on their roof in anticipation of a smoking-ordiance that many think may come into effect in the distant future…which is probably worth mentioning to both smokers and non-smokers alike:
ST. JOSEPH HAS NO KIND OF INDOOR SMOKING ORDINANCE.
Just putting that out there. Take that information – for better or worse – as you please.
Anyway, those three bars kind of unofficially make up what is known as “Irish Row” — unofficial in the sense that the name was established by the owners getting together and making T-Shirts with their logos and that phrase on it. You can buy one for $11. :)
I don’t know a lot about the “Biker Bars” but, if that’s your kind of place, two that I know of are “Big Shots” (18th and Frederick, RIGHT next door to the Hi-Ho) and “Last Call” on The Belt Hwy (don’t know the exact address, but somewhere around Belt and Beck Rd.)
Also on the Belt Hwy as mentioned above is “The Tap Room.” It’s a nice relaxing place. A bit more upscale. Honestly, the kind of place you might find someone like Todd Haley (Tap Room is a sports-bar, kinda classy, golf-themed) if you wanted to go looking for him, I guess. ;) I don’t hang out there a whole lot, but it’s an alright joint. Worth your time.
Downtown you’ve got:
The Buffalo Bar (Downtown-Felix Street) country-music joint…that’s all I really know.
Felix St. Pub (Downtown-ALSO on Felix Street…weird) I’ve only been there once, but it just seems kind of like one of those places you stop at in between going somewhere else, I guess. Someone else could probably give you better info.
The Rendezvous (Downtown-Felix Street) I would say this place is a dive and no reason to go, BUT sometimes you can see some cool underground bands here. AND some friends of mine occasionally bartend there. So if that’s your kind of thing, check it out, but be warned…its not very…“upscale.”
Fosters (Downtown-Felix Street) Martini Bar. A little pricey. Where some of the “older folks” go when they want somewhere to drink that’s not too loud or obnoxious. I’ve gone here a few times. No complaints.
The Shaft (Downtown-Felix Street) Not that there’s anything wrong with that. ;)
Room 107 (Downtown-6th Street next to where Neil Smith was SUPPOSED to open his restaurant before they determined the building couldn’t pass code) Rock club. Big open spaces, and a large upstairs/balcony area. Cool place to see live music. Where many large-following bands will play.
Also I’ll mention:
First Ward House (St. Joseph Avenue) Cool bar on the North End of town. Claims to be “The Oldest Saloon West Of The Mississippi” on their sign outside, and that may very well be true. Really cool old-school saloon type-bar counter and wooden floors. Lots of “Blues Nights” and stuff there in terms of music. Also home to “Pinzino’s Smokehouse” which is pretty good BBQ.
Brown Bear (St. Joseph Avenue, directly caddy-cornered to First Ward). Kind of the hangout for Lafayette High School alum, it seems like. It’s a cool place. Giant stuffed bears in display cases, too. I go there every so often (5-6 times a year) whenever I want a bit of a change of scenery.
Legends (Belt Hwy & Faraon) Kind of a “younger kids” hangout. Noisy and “happenin”. ;p
That’s just a small list…seriously. St. Joseph has TONS of bars for a place it’s size. I’ve heard “more bars per capita…” statistics before, but I don’t know if they lend any truth. However, I’ve had friends come in from all parts of the country and even the world as far away as Australia and they all make a comment about how many bars there are in St. Joe for such a fairly small concentrated area. So if you like to drink, this is a place for you!
My long, drawn-out predictions that no one cares about, nor will bother to remember:
1. Todd Haley will still be the Chiefs Head Coach up to the 2011 season.
2. Clancy Pendergast won't make it to the 2010 season and was never intended to. Last-minute hire for a position that needed to be filled.
3. Todd Haley will not be the OC at the start of the 2010 season.
lotsa bars
kind of fits in with the apparent “Little Ireland” thingy going on there.
New body. Same soul.
Thanks man.....That's all the info I'll need.
You’re the man.
"The future ain't what it used to be." ~Yogi Berra~
Jerrell Powe for Chiefs NT in 1st round of the 2011 NFL draft: From Ole Miss; Height: 6-2; Weight: 330; Projected 40 Time: 5.35; Projected Round (2011): 1-2; The top nose tackle in the 2011 NFL Draft, Jerrell Powe collected 12 Tackles for Loss and two sacks in 2009, earning All-SEC Second Team honors.
Avoid Jesse James' house (if the antique mall is still there)
We had to stop there every year of our branson vacation. Mom couldnt get enough and I am sure your lady won’t either.
Jesse James House and Jesse James antique mall are two completely different things.
Miles away from each other. Jesse James House is the house where James once lived. Jesse James Antique mall is a tourist trap cashing in on Jesse James’ name in Savannah off I-29.
My long, drawn-out predictions that no one cares about, nor will bother to remember:
1. Todd Haley will still be the Chiefs Head Coach up to the 2011 season.
2. Clancy Pendergast won't make it to the 2010 season and was never intended to. Last-minute hire for a position that needed to be filled.
3. Todd Haley will not be the OC at the start of the 2010 season.
Are you calling me an idiot? You sonuvab!@$#
One of the founding members of The Super Duper Matt Cassel Fanclub
Cry Havoc! And let slip the Chiefs Defense of War!!!
More advice
1. Stay away from the Missouri River and the old stockyards as much as possible as it literally smells like poo due to the Triumph “pork processing” plant
2. Stay away from SW St. Joe (near 59) at all costs or you will never want to go back
3. El Maguey is the only Mexican restaurant you will need to go to
4. Don’t waste your money on the strip clubs
Boudreaux's Louisianna Seafood
Downtown St. Joseph. It’s way west of the campus, but worth the drive.
Its worth mentioning again. ;)
My long, drawn-out predictions that no one cares about, nor will bother to remember:
1. Todd Haley will still be the Chiefs Head Coach up to the 2011 season.
2. Clancy Pendergast won't make it to the 2010 season and was never intended to. Last-minute hire for a position that needed to be filled.
3. Todd Haley will not be the OC at the start of the 2010 season.
My Two Cents
I grew up in St. Joe, fled East to go to college, and found my way (eventually) back to KC. Here is my two cents for St. Joe dining/bar options. Granted I’m not plugged into the bar scene these days.
RESTAURANTS
Boudreaux’s Louisiana Seafood. Downtown on “Warehouse Row” across from the county courthouse, on 224 North 4th Street. They offer a full Cajun menu and seafood offerings. In my opinion, the best restaurant in St. Joe for the last 10-15 years.
http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/295/1257083/restaurant/Boudreauxs-Louisiana-Seafood-St-Joseph
Barbosa’s Castillo. The downtown location on 906 Sylvanie is worth the drive. The Frederick location is closer to Missouri Western but has no atmosphere. This isn’t authentic Mexican food, it is probably unlike any Mexican food you’ve ever had before. People either love it (I do) or hate it. But it’s a landmark in St. Joe.
http://barbosasrestaurant.com/
Oriental Restaurant. 918 South Belt Highway. The Belt Highway is the ‘main drag’ through town, only about 2 miles from Missouri Western. My sister worked here in high school and college as a waitress. Hands down the best Chinese food in town. It is a sit-down affair, not a buffet.
http://local.yahoo.com/info-17798308-oriental-restaurant-st-joseph;ylt=AnxcoAcJ97BjvPJ6Vvhi9KaHNcIF;ylv=3?csz=St+Joseph%2C+MO
Frederick Inn. 1627 Frederick Avenue, near downtown. They specialize in American comfort foods, such as prime rib, country fried steak, etc. Old-school in a good way.
Galvin’s. 6802 S 22nd Street. Near the “south end” and not far from I-229, this is a family-style fried chicken restaurant. I have never actually been here, but it has a lot of loyal fans. It would probably receive a lot of votes in a “Best Restaurant in St. Joe” contest.
WATERING HOLES
Hi-Ho Bar & Grill. 1817 Frederick Avenue. They have an outside patio area. This is one of the more popular local bars. They have an extensive menu including pizzas and BBQ.
Norty’s. Relocated a few years ago to 1117 Frederick Avenue after the original burned down. Another popular local bar. (Never realized the Irish theme thing going on before). They have a brand new two-story patio/deck thing going on. Not that the view is great, but there you go! It’s my understanding that Rick Palma, formerly of Palma’s Mexican Restaurant in St. Joe, is now the head cook at Norty’s. If this is the case, they will have good Mexican food on the menu.
Schedule highlights!
UNIVERSITY IN ST. JOSEPH, MISSOURI
Dear John,
Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, Missouri officially becomes “The Summer Home of the Chiefs,” as 2010 Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp presented by Heartland Health commences with a practice at 1:50 PM on Friday, July 30th.
Unless otherwise noted, all outdoor training camp practices will be free of charge. MWSU will charge a $10 parking fee for premium locations at all practice sessions. Free parking options will be available for all practices and events. Please visit www.kcchiefs.com for a complete training camp schedule, as well as additional camp information and updated practice times. The Chiefs are scheduled to conduct 24 practices during their 22-day stay in St. Joseph.
Training camp will be highlighted by Family Fun Day on Saturday, August 7th as the Chiefs will conduct an intrasquad scrimmage at 1:30 PM at Spratt Stadium. A full team autograph session will be held prior to the scrimmage as the Chiefs prepare for their preseason schedule. MWSU will charge a $10 admission fee on Family Fun Day with free admission for children three and under.
The Chiefs are scheduled to conduct a free night practice at Spratt Stadium on Wednesday, August 4th at 7:15 PM. In addition, MWSU will host a special Training Camp Sendoff Event on Wednesday, August 18th. This evening full of special activities will include Chiefs practice, beginning at 7:15 PM. MWSU’s admission fee for the Training Camp Sendoff Event on August 18th will be determined at a later date.
For a complete training camp schedule please visit www.kcchiefs.com.
yeah training camp is for anybody to go
check this thread its got a lot about whats going on there…
http://www.arrowheadpride.com/2010/6/14/1517257/chiefs-announce-2010-training-camp
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