Missouri is a beautiful state, with rolling hills, winding rivers, calm lakes and a myriad of things to do and see. Explore the outdoors, take in city lights or step back in time in a historic town—in the Show-Me State, it’s your show.
No matter where you are in the state, you’re never far from your next outdoor adventure. The Katy Trail, the longest rails-to-trails conversion in the U.S., stretches 240 miles across the state and offers convenient access to shopping, dining, lodging and wineries. Echo Bluff, Missouri’s newest state park, features a cool stream for relaxing, nearby canoe outfitters on the Current River, an expansive campground and lodging with modern amenities.
Rent a boat, or bring your own, to the Lake of the Ozark for days of fun out on the water. The Lake of the Ozarks region also offers plenty to do on land—find American castle ruins at Ha Ha Tonka State Park, shop ’til you drop at Osage Premium Outlets or try your hand at one of many prestigious golf courses in the area.
In Missouri, there are two large metropolitan areas that offer the fun, excitement and world-class attractions associated with city life. Kansas City is known for its outstanding collection of jazz clubs, cultural institutions, sporting events and barbecue restaurants. St. Louis offers a varied culinary scene as well as a multitude of affordable, world-renowned attractions, including one of the most iconic structures in the U.S.—the Gateway Arch.
For those looking for the perfect road trip, nearly 300 miles of Route 66 run through the state. Starting in St. Louis and ending near Joplin, you can find a wide variety of unique attractions, dining and lodging along Missouri’s stretch of the historic highway.
Branson is the place to go for live entertainment—the town offers more than 50 theater venues. And with a number of live music, comedy, variety and magic shows playing on any given day, you’re sure to find something to love. The Branson area is also home to Table Rock Lake, Silver Dollar City and a variety of shopping and dining opportunities.
The charming city of Ste. Genevieve boasts some of Missouri’s most historically significant architecture, with homes dating back to the late 1700s. Plus, the city is well-loved by wine enthusiasts; more than a half-dozen wineries—some with lodging and dining amenities—and vineyards are found around Ste. Genevieve.
Hermann is another small Missouri town loved by both historians and lovers of vino alike. The town, which sits along a bluff on the Missouri River, is rich in German culture and history, offering Oktoberfest events in the fall and multiple wineries, bed and breakfasts and restaurants year-round.
The Show-Me State allows you to make your trip uniquely your own. Start planning your show today at wwww.VisitMO.com.
