Shaw Nature Reserve is on I-44 in Gray Summit, Missouri, approximately 32 miles southwest of the Missouri Botanical Garden (in St. Louis) and 22 miles west of the I-44/I-270 interchange. The Gray Summit I-44 exit is #253, just two exits west of Six Flags (Allenton/Eureka).

  • Westbound I-44 from exit ramp, turn left, crossing over I-44. Turn right at the intersection (at the Mobil) and go 50 yards to the large iron gates on the left side of the road.
  • Eastbound I-44, from exit ramp #253, turn right at top of ramp and then another right at at intersection (at the Mobil) and go 50 yards to the large iron gates on the left side of the road.

A map of restaurant locations near Shaw Nature Reserve

Hawthorne Inn
(636) 451-0004
123 Front St.
Labadie, MO 63055
The Hawthorn Inn is about 10 minutes from the Nature Reserve. 
http://thehawthorneinn.net/

Pacific Brew Haus
(636) 257-2650
220 S 1st St.
Pacific, Missouri

Sandwiches, wraps, soups, salads, pizza, pasta, and more.
http://www.brewhauspacificmo.com/ 

   
El Agave
(636) 257-2999
180 Lamar Pkwy
Pacific, MO 63069

Mexican food. Burritos, enchiladas, tacos, fajitas, and more.
https://www.elagavemo.com/

Aldo's Pizza
(636) 390-2536
1201 Jefferson St.
Washington, MO 63090
Italian restaurant. Pizza, lunch specials, pasta, salad, and more. 
http://www.aldos-pizza.com/index.php
   
Cowan's Restaurant
(636) 239-3213
114 Elm St.
Washington, MO 63090

Fried chicken, homemade pies and other American comfort food fare served in a down-home setting. Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open Wednesday-Saturday 6 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday 6 a.m.-7 p.m.
http://cowansrestaurant.com/#home


Fast-food Restaurants nearby:
Pizza Hut, New China, Taco Bell, McDonald's, Steak 'n Shake, Hardees, Subway, Dominoes, KFC and Burger King.