NEAR CARTHAGE, MISSOURI
Red Oak II: an artist’s village
Discover Lowell Davis’s village of rescued buildings, vintage roadside details, and unexpected sculpture just outside Carthage.
Your day, thoughtfully planned.
A short drive from Carthage brings you to Red Oak II, the village assembled by artist Lowell Davis from buildings he rescued and relocated. Follow the gravel lane past historic storefronts, a filling station, and the small details that give this unusual community its character. Your host introduces Davis’s work and the history of the buildings, with time for photographs and a warm drink before returning to the ship.
Your experience includes
- Return transfer from the Carthage berth
- Hosted walk along the public visitor route
- Local art and Route 66 commentary
- Coffee and a pastry
Before you go
Planned departure 9:00 am; return 11:30 am. Red Oak II is a privately owned residential community. The visit follows the gravel road and respects residents’ property; building interiors and private gardens are not included. Wear shoes suitable for uneven ground.
Learn more about the landmark: Carthage tourism: Red Oak II. Photography credit.
This excursion is available as an addition to the complete voyage. Meeting details and final timings are supplied before your excursion.