"You cannot perceive beauty but with a serene mind."--- Henry David Thoreau
Day Trips. Everyone enjoys the opportunity to get away and explore what is outside their own neighborhood or sometimes re-visit familiar surroundings.
The shops on the historical downtown square in Liberty will make for an enjoyable excursion either on your way to or from Quiet Moments.
Aggieal's Attic Vintage Boutique, located at 111 N. Water offers unique gift selections from days gone by. These chic items ranging from jewelry, clothes, and furniture allows one a visit to the past. A delicious cup of fresh brewed coffee can be enjoyed either before or after visitng Aggiel's, as Barista de Casa is located downstairs. If coffee isn't your beverage of choice then perhaps a chai tea, latte or hot chocolate would be more to your liking, especially when paired with a home-made scone or slice of coffe cake. You can also take home a bag of coffee that they will roast on the premises to be enjoyed in the morning. They also offer free WIFi. http://baristadecasa.com/
If you are looking for a fun and trendy shopping spot then check out Catfish & Tater Boutique. This unique little place sells affordably stylish clothing lines from LA. We also specialize in handmade goods from local artists and designers. Our house brand "catfish & tater" includes handmade leather purses, tattoo-inspired apparel and accessories. If you are looking for something UNIQUE, this is the place to be, visit them at 8 N. Main Street. Main Street Goods and Goodies at 16 N. Main is a collection of eclectic items for your home, browse the ever changing selection of small antiques, re-purposed items and hand-crafted goods, while enjoying a a bit of vintage candy and soda pop, sometimes you just have to forget about that diet and enjoy the moment. There are many upscale, llocally owned specialty shops that can be found on the square. These include clothing boutiques such as Quotations, home decor, such as Crybaby Farm Gifts & Design and Bea's Design. If you want to add a touch of country warmth to your home, visit Coming Home. Any and all fine jewelry needs can be met by visiting The Polished Edge or Whiteside Jewelry.
If you find yourself needing a bit of nourishment you are in luck, as the there are several unique non-chain restaurant choices, ranging from Mexican food at Los Compas, and Sorella's for delicious deli sandwiches, while Ginger Sue's offers an array of fresh breakfast dishes such as a delightful crab omelet, sandwiches, such as a wonderful tuna salad with sprouts and a club wrap that is big enough to share. Crepes on the Square is a little specialty cafe offering crepes, sandwiches, soups and salads for breakfast, lunch or dinner. If you have a craving for something sweet then a visit to Classy Chocolate is in order. Who can resist a chocolate dipped chocolate chip cookie or a chocolate dipped strawberry? If you want a treat that looks as if you baked it in your own oven then visit Grandma's House at 18 N. Main. Owner Julie Rossi Martin will be offering bake at home old-fashioned cookie dough, pies, brownies and cakes. It will be our secret that you didn't spend your day in the kitchen. The square is attracting more eating establishments all the time, such as The JEM at 6 & 8 Franklin. The pizza, plate items, decor and live entertainment will make this your new favorite place for pizza.
A new restaurant to Liberty is not located on the square, but it is a favorite already. Taj Mahal serves Indian cuisine; rich and flavorul with exotic spices. If you are new to Indian food then try the daily lunch buffet. The ever changing variety gives you the chance to be adventerous without making a commitment to one dish. The warm garlic naan(bread) that is served complimentary is especially good. The Taj Mahal is located at 917 W. Liberty drive.They offer both dine-in and carry-out http://www.kctajmahal.com/
If an old fashioned tea party sounds inviting then just a few blocks off the square at 124 South Terrace Drive is Anna Marie's Tea Time Inn. Ann Marie's offers tea events with each party featuring its own theme with carefully selected food and decor. You can visit www.annateashop.com for more information about their delightful tea events or to enjoy a relaxing overnight get-a-away at the Inn---close to home, but far from the cares of the world.
History buffs may want to visit the Jesse James Bank Museum, Historic Liberty Jail Museum or Clay County Museum & Historical Society. There is also a self guided architectural tour of historic neighborhoods the first Saturday of the month, April-October. The Farmer's Market on the square offers a variety of homegrown fruits and veggies, May-September.
To learn more about what historic downtown liberty has to offer visit www.historicdowntownliberty.org
A wonderful way to relax and de-stress is to connect with nature. The Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary offers a peaceful respite from mind chatter. Take a stroll along one of their paths and allow yourself to commune with nature. To learn more about the sanctuary and its location visit their website http://www.naturesanctuary.com/
So come and enjoy some quiet moments. Enjoy a relaxing massage and feel your stress disappear and then explore a little......life is good!
