Our favorite places to visit in Missouri
Welcome to Missouri, the Show-Me State! Stretching from the Mississippi River to the Ozarks, Missouri offers a broad mix of big-city culture, outdoor adventure, and deep American history. St. Louis brings iconic landmarks like the Gateway Arch, Kansas City delivers legendary barbecue and jazz, and the state capital of Jefferson City adds another stop for history-minded travelers.
Beyond its cities, Missouri shines with caves, lakes, and rolling highlands. The Ozarks and Branson area are packed with live entertainment, family attractions, and scenic lake views, while state parks and riverways create plenty of room for hiking, floating, and road-tripping. From baseball and blues to springs and show caves, Missouri rewards travelers looking for variety without having to cross state lines.
This is a list of our recommended places to visit while you are in Missouri.
Branson was named after Reuben Branson , a postmaster and general store owner who settled the area in the 1880s. The town grew slowly until the publi…
Columbia , Missouri, sits at the geographic heart of the state as its second-largest city and the official capital of Missouri . Founded in 1821 and…
Independence is a city rich in American history , located just east of Kansas City in western Missouri. Known as the hometown of President Harry S. T…
Jefferson City was founded in 1821 when the Missouri General Assembly selected a centralized location along the Missouri River bluffs to serve as the…
Joplin was founded in 1870 and grew rapidly due to its rich lead and zinc deposits . The city became one of the most important mining centers in the…
Kansas City , Missouri’s largest city, sits on the western edge of Missouri along the Kansas border, straddling the confluence of the Kansas and Miss…
St. Louis , Missouri’s second-largest city, sits on the western bank of the Mississippi River just south of where the Missouri River meets the Big Mu…
Springfield was founded in 1833 and became an important trading post along the Old Wire Road . The city played a significant role during the Civil Wa…