Kirkwood, Missouri — Local services in Kirkwood

Built in 1893. Best railroad station in Missouri, one of the best in the nation, several Amtrak awards, volunteer staffed most of the day and evening, and for the four daily Amtrak stops. First stop west of St. Louis, Missouri River Runner stops at Washington MO, Hermann, Jefferson City, Sedalia, Warrensburg, Lees Summit, Independence and downtown Kansas city at Union Station. Connects there with Amtrak Southwest Chief from Chicago to Los Angeles. Eastbound River Runner connects in St. Louis with last two trains each day to Chicago and the southbound Texas Eagle to...

Such a pretty place to board a train. Currently there is construction on the old station and there is a temporary one across the main road (white temporary building). The train stops blocking the road and the staff come with little steps, so passengers walk out between the road barriers and board right there on the road. This is temporary. It’s right next to the Farmer’s Market (open every day), near lots of stores and eateries. The real station is like going back in time. So much better than boarding...

An awesome train station to train and people watch. Get custard nearby at The Custard Station in warmer months. The staff are great and helpful and knowledgeable. You have the Wi-Fi also.

Kirkwood is so good. Loves Kirkwood.

At the heart of Kirkwood. Like a big hug you needed a long, long time ago for a long, long time.

Needs hugs. More hugs. More choo-choo trains. Loves Kirkwood. Get my...