Bonne Terre is a small city in St. Francois county, Missouri. The city grew up from a lead mining settlement of the same name, the term bonne terre meaning "good earth." The city itself has one main hotel but other accommodation options can be found in surrounding cities and towns.
The Super 8 hotel is located just a few minutes east of the Bonne Terre city center, just off of U.S. Highway 67. It is a small hotel which offers inexpensive, comfortable accommodation. Guest amenities include a heated indoor pool and a range of business facilities such as a meeting room, photocopier, fax machine and complimentary wireless Internet. The hotel offers a free continental breakfast to its guests daily; lunch and dinner are not available. Restaurants located near the hotel include Ho Wa Chinese, Benham Street Grill and Crossroads restaurant. The hotel is conveniently placed for visitors to explore the Bonne Terre mines as well as St. Francois State Park and The Space Museum.
The Days Inn is located just 13 miles south of Bonne Terre in the city of Farmington, just off of U.S. Highway 67. It is a large hotel which offers reasonably-priced, basic accommodation. The hotel has an indoor and outdoor swimming pool as well as a fully equipped fitness center. As part of the room price, guests receive access to free wireless Internet and a daily, complimentary, continental breakfast. The hotel does not serve lunch or dinner but local restaurants include Spokes Pub and Grill, Pasta House and Catfish Kettle. Attractions near the hotel include Elephant Rocks State Park, Eagle Lake Golf Club and St. Joe State Park.
The Holiday Inn Express is located just under 13 miles from Bonne Terre in the suburb of Farmington. It is large travel hotel which offers inexpensive accommodation. The hotel has an indoor pool, whirlpool spa and a 24 hour fitness room. A complimentary hot breakfast is available daily, lunch and dinner are not available at the hotel. Nearby restaurants include Branding Iron BBQ, Ho Wa Chinese and Steak n Shake. Attractions in the local area include the National Tiger Sanctuary, Bicentennial Park and Chaumette Vineyard.
The Tradition Inn in Farmington is just a 13.5-mile drive from Bonne Terre. It is a large, comfortable hotel which offers a range of rooms and suites. It has its own heated, outdoor pool and a well-equipped fitness suite. It also has its own coin-operated laundry for guests. The hotel has its own on-site restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other local dining options include Captain D's Wings Etc. and Wild River Pub and Grill. Local points of interest include Crown Valley Winery, Crown Pointe Golf Club and Farmington Family Fun Center.