Your Insider's Guide to Glasgow, Missouri
Things to do in Glasgow
A small river town with big charm… great food, local shops, and outdoor escapes all within reach.
Places to eat and drink
Perfect for dinner, relaxed American dining! We recommend their breaded tenderloin sandwich or steak pita! Open Tuesday-Saturday.
❋ Beckett's
Open early til 2pm everyday except Tuesdays! Our local breakfast style cafe with tons of paraphernalia about the history of Glasgow.
❋ River Bend Family Restaurant
Who doesn’t love pizza and wings? Open Monday-Saturday from lunch to dinner. Try their yellowjacket wing sauce!
❋ Muddy Mo Pizzaria
Start your morning right with our own local coffee shop! From Americanos to tasty caramel loaded lattes, there’s something here for everyone. Open 7 days a week!
❋ River Brew Coffee Company
Open for breakfast and lunch, Tuesday-Saturday. Jeremy and his team are renowned for their pies, but their sandwiches are also fresh and delicious. Only steps away from your stay!
❋ Rolling Pin
Serving Missouri wine and a regular bar of beer, bourbon and cocktails, stop by for great drinks and an even better view of the Missouri River. Food can be delivered from Beckett’s if you need more than a snack.
❋ Beckett’s Winery
Offers a stylish fashion selection like dresses and comfy apparel sets alongside refreshing loaded teas, protein teas, and other specialty drinks… all in one vibrant spot!
❋ Sunrise Nutrition & Style Co.
Places to shop
How could we not? Our beautiful flower shop just below The Flower Loft with handcrafted flower arrangements and cute boutique items!
❋ Market Street Floral
Locally owned bookstore across the street - a mix of used and brand new books. You could browse for hours!
❋ Fitz’s Sidequest Bookstore
Located on Water Street (along the river) is a warehouse of antiques and treasures!
❋ Simply Sisters Antiques
Glasgow's most unique shop. Packed with owner items and rental booths so you never know what you will find. From furniture to hand-crafted art, there’s something for everyone.
❋ Uncle Orval’s Basement
Locally owned and operated grocery store by the railroad tracks. Grab some snacks and a pound of their pimento cheese – you won’t regret it!
❋ Charlie’s Quik Chek
Offers a stylish fashion selection like dresses and comfy apparel sets alongside refreshing loaded teas, protein teas, and other specialty drinks… all in one vibrant spot.
❋ Sunrise Nutrition & Style Co.
Your go-to spot for looking and feeling great! Perfect if you need a cute everyday outfit or something special for a wedding, prom, or party, they’ve got you covered!
❋ Rocking L Boutique and Formalwear
A little treasure trove tucked right along the Missouri River. Housed in a sweet old downtown building, it’s packed with vintage finds, fun collectibles, and one-of-a-kind pieces.
❋ River City Antiques
Parks & Activities
Swim, fish, and unwind by the Missouri River. A summer must for families!
❋ Stump Island Recreation Park
A local park with tons to offer – open tennis courts, pickleball courts, a disc golf course and three playgrounds!
❋ Kuemmel Park
Walk down the hill and onto our overlook for scenic views of the Missouri River's sharpest bend and the historic 1879 "World’s First Steel Bridge"!
❋ Glasgow Overlook
Discover the rich Civil War history and heritage of this charming river town. Open seasonally and by request.
❋ Glasgow Community Museum
Our historic building is the oldest continuously operating public library building west of the Mississippi and the second oldest public library in Missouri. Ask to go upstairs and see the preserved library section – great for history lovers.
❋ Lewis Library