Overland, Missouri: Dan's Emerald Forest
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- Address:
- 8851 Windom Ave., Overland, MO
- Directions:
- I-170 exit 5. Drive west on Hwy 180/St. Charles Rock Rd for less than a mile. Turn left (south) at the stoplight onto Brown Rd. Drive two blocks, then turn left onto Windom Ave. You'll see Dan's yard up ahead on the left.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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Landscaper Dan Schmidt turned the front yard of his home into a year-round miniature world, with operating trains, waterfalls, and a mini-drive-in theater.
Roadsideamerica.com Report... [08/16/2012]Visitor Tips and News About Dan's Emerald Forest
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Looks like Dan has been neglecting the Eagical Forest. The train no longer runs, the waterfalls no longer fall, and the drive-in movie theater no longer has a screen. The happily married couple has gone missing. A few superheroes are skiing down a ski hill, but thats about it.
[Ron Renken, 06/09/2021]Especially amazing at Christmas. Dan greets you in a Santa suit. He has put up benches where you can sit and watch the waterfall and the train. It's one of my family's can't-miss-it for Christmas light displays.
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Even outdoor displays suffered from the recent crisis, not to mention lack of visitors. Let's hope the Emerald Forest eventually reactivates to its pre-pandemic glory.