Interesting and adventurous destinations in the state of Missouri. Numerous type of locations and activities will be involved, but the distinctions here is based only on geographic location.
Specifically, we intend to include several types of articles about the state.
Missouri State Parks, which are numerous and varied, including the available activities and lodging options.
National Parks and monuments located within the geographical boundaries of the state, with recommendations and guides from the National Park Service.
City Guides- for specific significant cities in the state, such as St. Louis or Kansas City. Â City guides will be a mix of great things to do, great places to eat, free activities, sports teams, historical significance, major festivals, and places to stay.
Local Favorites, based upon reader feedback, to make recommendations around the state.
Special Attractions- Locations that are significant enough to warrant stories or galleries in and of themselves, such as the Mark Twain sites of Hannibal.
This post was most recently updated on July 27th, 2022. The very first trip I remember as child was visiting Meramec Caverns, along Route 66 in Missouri. Throughout my childhood I remembered how cool it was, and thought someday I should return. But, as an adult I came to the mindset that it was probably just another kitschy roadside attraction, and […]
A National Park in the middle of a city? I thought the same thing upon discovering there was a National Park in downtown St. Louis. A stop at the Arch has long been a part of many day trip and weekend in St. Louis itineraries. But visiting Gateway Arch National Park sounds a little different.  One of the newest addition […]
This post was most recently updated on July 6th, 2021. When we wrote our St. Louis weekend guide, we pointed out that St. Louis has more free things to do than any city in the US outside of the capital city. We still firmly stand behind that statement, and figured it was about time we gave our readers a big list of all […]
This post was most recently updated on June 17th, 2020. The Great American Road Trip has probably spurred fantasies in the heart of every American with a wandering heart, and every person from around the world who has ever dreamed of driving through the wide open spaces of the southwest. Â And for most, driving route 66, driving the Mother Road, […]
This post was most recently updated on May 30th, 2022. If you are looking for a place to get away, Hannibal, Missouri may not be one of those places that immediately come to mind. Perhaps you have never heard of Hannibal, or if you have, you have, you may wonder, what could this small own in Missouri possible have to […]
This post was most recently updated on September 8th, 2018. Missouri Adventure?? Perhaps that is the last thing you think of when you consider Missouri, in the center of the US. But Elephant Rock State Park is the home of one of those odd natural wonders that hardly anyone knows about.  It is also one of those places that would […]
This post was most recently updated on November 12th, 2018. Saint Louis can be the perfect little getaway, (as you already know if you have read our St. Louis Weekend Getaway). There are unique restaurants, interesting activities, and beautiful French inspired buildings and bridges throughout the city. You are sure to find something that interests you. On my recent trip […]
This post was most recently updated on July 6th, 2021. As a Midwesterner, and particularly an Illinoisan, I have always found it strange how often people overlook St. Louis in favor of bigger surrounding cities, or head across the country. Where are you going for the weekend? Chicago, Indianapolis, Memphis, Kansas City… Well, they are all fabulous cities, but a weekend […]
