Missouri Road Trip

Your Missouri road trip is going
to pass any previous expectations you had before your vacation. There are
so many exciting things to do in this state it will absolutely blow your mind.
Missouri offers casinos, fantastic Amusement parks, professional sports teams,
wineries, tons of great parks, and beautiful downtowns to explore as well.
Downtown
City Adventures
Kansas City
is perfect for your downtown city adventure and if you can get a
great deal on a hotel then you might as well begin planning your road trip
immediately. If your into professional sports then your in luck because
you can check out the Kansas City Royals or the NFL's Chiefs. There are
casinos, amazing restaurants, museums, parks, and much more. Kansas City
offers lots of free activities for you to enjoy such as a tour of Boulevard
Brewing Co., the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, or taking your kids to the Penguin
Park. Begin planning your Kansas City adventure at this great website.

St. Louis offers loads of great activities for
your downtown city adventure. You'll want to make sure you bring your
digital camera because it is the perfect place to have a digital camera safari!
Here are some great places to see and things to do while you are in St. Louis on
your Missouri road trip.
Gateway Arch |
St. Louis Riverfront
St. Louis, MO 63102
Phone: (314) 982-1410
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This is the nation's tallest man-made
monument and you can ride to the top of this 630 foot super
structure. There are over 4 million visitors to this
attraction each year and they can't be wrong! |
Forest Park |
Bounded by I-64, Kingshighway, Lindell &
Skinker
St. Louis, MO 63110
Phone: (314) 289-5300
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Forest park is 1,300 acres and if your not
sure what that really means...it is 500 acres larger than Central
Park in New York City. The park contains the art museum,
science center, zoo, a greenhouse, history museum, bike trails,
lakes, and so much more. |
Anheuser-Busch Co. |
I-55 & Arsenal St.
St. Louis, MO 63118
Phone: (314) 577-2626
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This is a free tour of the brew house,
Clydesdale stables, packaging plant, storage cellar, hospitality
room, and more! |
Missouri Botanical Gardens |
4344 Shaw Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63110
Phone: (314) 577-9400
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This is a free tour at your own pace to
explore over 79 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens. |
The Magic House & Children's
Museum |
516 S. Kirkwood Rd. (Lindbergh Blvd.)
St. Louis, MO 63122
Phone: (314) 822-8900
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Hundreds of great exhibits for you to
explore. |
Cahokia
Mounds |
Cahokia Mounds is located in Collinsville,
Illinois off Interstates 55/70 and 255. Cahokia Mounds is just
fifteen minutes east of St. Louis, Missouri. |
Visit one of the largest prehistoric cities
in the world at these ancient Indian Mounds. |
Cathedral Basilica |
Lindell Blvd. at Newstead Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63108
Phone: (314) 373-8240 |
The world's largest collection of mosaic
artwork. |
Museum of Transportation |
3015 Barrett Station Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63122
Phone: (314) 965-7998
|
Over 300 items on display such as steam
engines, cars, busses, streetcars, etc. |
Laumeier Sculpture Park |
12580 Rott Road
St. Louis, MO 63127
Phone: (314) 821-1209
|
This park is free and there are over 80
sculptures for you to explore and photograph! |
The Pulitzer Foundation for the
Arts |
3716 Washington Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63108
Phone: (314) 754-1850 |
Lots of programs and displays for you to
explore. |
Historic Old Courthouse |
11 N. Fourth St.
St. Louis, MO 63102
Phone: (314) 655-1700 |
Its free to explore and is the scene of the
Dred Scott trial. |
Gateway Arch Riverboats |
St. Louis Riverfront
707 N. First St.
St. Louis, MO 63102
Phone: (314) 982-1410 |
One-hour site seeing cruises available on a
daily basis. This would be an excellent way to round out your
downtown city adventure and see the city from a new perspective. |
Branson is perfect if
your looking for a last minute deal on a hotel room and just want to get away
for a weekend. Although its not nearly as well known as St. Louis or
Kansas City there is still plenty to do. You definitely need to check out
the
Branson Ball Knocker if you are looking for a quirky road trip activity.
This is a giant 12 foot diameter ball with an inner chamber which is considered
the best water ride in the entire world. Branson offers great amusement
parks and tons of great places to explore.
National Parks
in Missouri offer you plenty of opportunities to check out some of the most
historic buildings and homes in the entire country. You may also wish to
check out the Ozarks if you want to cruise around on a boat and toss in your
fishing line for a relaxing afternoon.
Wineries
provide a great way to temporarily escape the city and enjoy some of the
countries beautiful landscape. Missouri is lucky to enjoy lots of little
rolling hills with tons of sunshine and this provides a long growing season for
the grape harvest. The wineries in this area produce some wines that are
uncommon such as Norton, Vignoles, Seyval, and Chambourcin.
Theme Parks
Celebration City is
located in Branson and is only one reason to check out that spectacular city.
However, this park has over 30 rides and attractions along with nightly dance
parties. This park somehow leaves you with the feeling with a very
positive outlook on life.
Miner Mike's in Osage Beach
is an indoor family fun center park with fun rides, games, and great food.
Silver Dollar City is
another theme park in Branson and will re-open after 2009. It is an
old west themed park with lots of cool displays and shops to explore.
Six Flags St. Louis is
actually located in Eureka and as always, the Six Flags parks deliver with
great thrill rides, attractions, water rides, fantastic food, and great shows.
Worlds of Fun in Kansas City is
an amazing park with tons of great rides and attractions to explore. You
will want to check out their great roller coasters including the Boomerang,
Detonator, the Mamba, Prowler, and the Timber Wolf. If you want to get wet
then you can venture over towards the Monsoon or the Fury of the Nile rides.
Casinos
View Missouri Casinos in a larger map
Major
League Baseball (MLB)
|
Kansas City Royals Park:
Kauffman Stadium
Address: One Royal Way, Kansas City, Missouri
Phone: 816-921-8000 |