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![]() ![]() Missouri Military Academy Designated an "Exemplary Private School," M.M.A. has a rich tradition of academic excellence combined with its strong values. The school, shown in the photo above left, has served students from all over the United States and many other nations since 1889. Its magnificent campus has been proclaimed the most beautiful in the state. Miss Missouri Scholarship Pageant Every June, Mexico is host to the week-long Miss Missouri Scholarship Pageant festivities, with contestants from all over the state. The past several years, Pageant emcee has been Debbye Turner, Miss America 1990. She is shown in the center of the photo at top. For more information about the Miss Missouri Scholarship Pageant, send e-mail to the Pageant Board. Shown at right, the Audrain County Historical Society's restored Graceland House Museum houses an extensive collection of mid-19th century antiques. Built in 1857, the Greek Revival home is listed in the National Register of Historical Places. It was one of General Grant's most pleasing places to dine and enjoy a break in his field duties during the Civil War. Simmons Stables Simmons Stables, shown in the photo at top right, is one of the premier saddle horse operations in North America. Return to Top Soybean Festival Every year, in mid-September, Mexico and Audrain County pay homage to the little soybean, a critical part of Mexico's agricultural economy. The weekend festival includes games, parades, food, craft shows, music and lots of good times for everyone. The festival is held around Mexico's Village Square, with its brick sidewalks, antique-style lightposts and Audrain County Courthouse. Historic Presser Hall Carefully restored to its original glory through a community-wide effort, Presser Hall has been host to the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and the International Up With People concerts. Other activities gracing its stage include touring dance and theater companies, as well as many school and community productions. There are more than 270 acres of public parks in Mexico. Activities include fishing, tennis, swimming, volleyball, basketball, baseball, playgrounds, "Frisbee golf," soccer, camping, picnicking and hiking. Mark Twain Lake Mexico is the "Southern Gateway" to Mark Twain Lake, just 25 minutes north. This 19,000 acre lake, shown in the photo at left, offers abundant fishing as well as a full range of camping, swimming, boating and hunting opportunities. Tour the Clarence Cannon Dam and Power Plant or the M.W. Boudreaux Memorial Visitor Center. South of Mexico, it's only a short drive to the sprawling Lake of the Ozarks. The MS150 Bicycle Tour runs from Wentzville to Mexico's Fairgrounds Park and back the weekend after Labor Day. Several thousand people from all across the state participate in the tour to raise funds to combat multiple sclerosis. Mexicoans go "all out" to make the tour participants feel welcome, providing food, entertainment, hotel and motel space and areas for campers and tents. Other annual events held in Mexico's parks include the 4th of July fireworks display, car shows by the Streetmasters Car Club and other organizations, the Audrain Historical Society's Country Fair in September, arts and crafts fairs, athletic competitions and community band concerts. Historic Homes Mexico has many historic homes on our tree-lined boulevards. Several have been turned into "bed and breakfast" inns. ![]()
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