Hotels

Bed-and-breakfasts rule in Rocheport [1], and they offer the perfect way to end a day spent exploring, hiking, biking, and boating. Try my personal favorite, the School House Bed and Breakfast (504 Third St., 573/698-2022, www.schoolhousebb.com [2], $149–260), for cozy rooms named for schoolhouse themes like The Prose, Dick & Jane’s Room, and The Schoolmarm.

The Katy Trail Bed and Bikefest (101 Lewis St., 573/698-2453, www.katytrailbbb.com [3], $70–200), a renovated 1880s home that’s a secluded retreat for bikers and guests. Choose from the Attic Suite, the Katy View Room, or the Jefferson Suite, or for large groups, inquire about renting the Tree House.

The Queen Anne Victorian–style Amber House Bed and Breakfast (705 Third St., 573/698-2028, www.amberhousebb.com [4], $149–249) is a luxurious retreat that offers packages to coincide with various local events. Satisfy your inner foodie with the Amber House Cooking School Culinary Getaway, a two-night stay that includes a demonstration cooking class for 6–8 people (from $30/person plus the cost of room).