Missouri
Snaking through the hills 2 miles southwest of Branson, large Table Rock Lake is a deservedly popular destination for boating, fishing, camping and other…
Must-see attractions in Missouri
Route 66 Museum & Research Center
Missouri
This museum at the Lebanon library has replicas of a 1930s gas station, a 1940s tourist cabin and a 1950s diner. The vintage maps will thrill any Route 66…
Kansas City
In River Market, this museum displays 200 tons of salvaged 'treasure' from a riverboat that sank in 1856 (one of hundreds claimed by the Missouri River).
St Louis
Huge railroad locomotives (including a Union Pacific Big Boy), historic cars cooler than your rental, and more that moves. Take I-270 west to exit 8.
Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
Kansas City
Near the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and Country Club Plaza, this museum is small and edgy with rotating exhibitions. The cafe is excellent.
St Louis
From St Louis follow I-44 (the interstate is built over most of Route 66 in Missouri) 28 miles west to Route 66 State Park, with its visitor center and…
St Louis
One of the world's largest beer plants, the historic Anheuser-Busch Brewery gives marketing-driven tours. View the bottling plant and Clydesdale horses…
Kansas City
Learn about different jazz styles, rhythms, instruments and musicians – including Kansas City native Charlie Parker – at this interactive museum, at the…
St Louis
A small-time theme park on the beer-brewing Busch family's rural retreat, Grant's Farm thrills kids with its Clydesdale horses and 1000 other animals from…
Missouri
The first Pony Express set out – carrying mail from 'St Jo' to California, 2000 miles west – in 1860. This museum, from which the horses once departed, is…
National Museum of Toys & Miniatures
Kansas City
Over 100 years of toys spread over 38 rooms, including the world’s largest fine-scale miniature collection. There are 51,000 toys, 3320 dolls and 1600…
Missouri
The family-mobbed Meramec Caverns is as interesting for the Civil War history and hokey charm as for the stalactites. There's a seasonal motel (rooms $65,…
Economy Museum at the St Louis Fed
St Louis
A surprisingly flashy and ultimately rewarding look at the economy and how you as an individual fit into it. Located within the Federal Reserve Bank of St…
Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts
St Louis
A Grand Center landmark, this pint-sized institution has programs and rotating exhibits across disciplines, including architecture.
Missouri
Small in size but big in conspiracy theories, the Jesse James Wax Museum posits that James faked his death and lived until 1951.
Missouri
This modest brick complex was Missouri's capitol from 1821 to 1826. The interior of this state park has been restored.
St Louis
Bros and dudes gather at this complex across the street from Busch Stadium, dedicated to beer and sports. Outside of game days and major events it can…
