Missouri Vacations & Travel Guide, Missouri Tours & Vacation Packages #101 - 110

When planning your next family vacation or getaway with friends, consider a trip to the Midwestern prairie state of Missouri. With 85 state parks, many historic sites and over 840 miles of trails, Missouri is a great place to visit. For an urban fix be sure to check out the city of St. Paul, the gateway to the West. In St. Paul you can stroll along quaint main streets and enjoy activities such as antiquing, shopping and sampling of the local fare.

First stop on your Missouri travels, head to Hannibal “America’s home town” and the quintessential Midwestern city. In Hannibal you can enjoy farm tours, festivals, pie stands and famers markets all summer long. A favorite tourist attraction is a tour of the original home of Mark Twain, the famous American author. Before you skip town, be sure to watch the beautiful sunset over the Mississippi River. Next stop on your Missouri vacation head to Branson, often referred to as the performance capitol of the world. Here you can take in a show at one of the 50 theatres in town, swim in the lake or hit up on of the many golf courses in the area.

During your Missouri vacation head inland and explore wine country, visit one of Missouri’s many vineyards or take a tour of one of the 96 wineries in the state. For an outdoor experience, check out the 225 mile Katy Trail, one of the longest hiking trails in the world. Head to the base of the Ozark Mountains, where the Lakes of the Ozarks offer fun and relaxing beach vacation communities. Boat, swim, fish or kayak in the Missouri Lakes and later head to one of the quaint villages for shopping, dining and lodging. A wide variety of water parks and boardwalk amusements can also be found and will be sure to offer family fun for all!

Last but not least on your Missouri travels head to Kansas City and St. Louis. In Kansas City be sure to check out city parks, museums, high end shopping and a bustling nightlife scene. You can even catch a Kansas City Orioles game when you’re in town! In St. Louis visit the Gateway Arch, tour the famous microbreweries and try your hand at poker on a riverboat casino!

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Jeanine Kutil