Things to Do in Missouri: Most Popular Attractions You Should Go For!
SIGHTSEEING
To start your exciting journey in Missouri, be a part of one of its most popular places named Forest Park. This iconic park has been opened since 1876 offering beautiful 1,371 acres of land. Its main attractions include 4 museums, a zoo, athletic fields, and golf courses. As popular as it is, the park has hosted several significant events including the Louisiana Purchase Exposition of 1904 and the 1904 Summer Olympics. Though a few exhibits require ticket purchasing, the zoo and the museums are freely enjoyable with no charges.
You can also pay a visit to the icon of the state named The Gateway Arch. This monument is undoubtedly one of the most visited places in Missouri. Its beautiful 630-feet tall monument has drawn many tourists across the world to admire how wonderful this place really is. It is popularly known as the world’s tallest arch, the tallest man-made monument in the Western Hemisphere, and Missouri's tallest accessible building. Visiting this iconic place means you are a part of it.
Forest Park
The Gateway Arch
CULTURE
Some of the aspects in Missouri culture are music, literature, film, and sports. The state itself is overwhelmingly Protestant region while Catholic population is fairly large. Smaller groups of Jewish, Eastern, and Muslim populations are also in this state.
Missouri is also a major center of beer brewing with Anheuser-Busch is the largest producer in the world. Its top agricultural products include grain, sorghum, hay, corn, soybeans, and rice. The state also ranks high among the states in cattle and calves, hogs, and turkey and broilers. Not to mention its vibrant wine industry.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
Some of the best times to travel to Missouri are in April and May and September through October. Summer months like June through August are known as the hottest months of the year, while January is usually the coldest and the snowiest month of the year.
DO'S AND DON'TS
Before visiting Missouri, knowing the Dos and the Don’ts is one of the most important things you can do.
Dos: (1) Having a good manner will always be helpful. You are nice, they’ll be nice back to you. (2) Always take a good care of the place you’re visiting. No damage is done to any property. (3) Don’t be hesitate to offer help. People in Missouri loves kindness. Who doesn’t? (4) Get ready to explore many places. The state is literally full of great destinations.
Don’ts: (1) Don’t kill any animals when you are at any attraction or zoo (2) Don’t wear a Raiders shirt in KCMO. (3) Don’t insult Harry Truman or Jesse James or KC Bar-B-Que when you are in Missouri. (4) Stay out of the “inner city” in either St. Louis or Kansas City. (5) Don’t get surprised when a food you order come out with big portion. (6) As a tourist, you should never drive too fast on a gravel road. There are speed traps everywhere. So, just obey the speed and be cool.
LANDMARKS
Make TITANIC Museum Attraction as one of your destinations when you are in Missouri. This popular attraction is an iconic museum with 400 of pre-discovery artifacts in 20 galleries. It also provides hands-on exhibits and self-guided tours. The popularity of this museum has made it one of the top attractions in Missouri.
Since its foundation is 1859, Missouri Botanical Garden would also be a great place for you to visit. As one of the state’s popular places, this botanical garden attracts its visitors with the beauty of a greenhouse dome, a Victorian home, gorgeous gardens, a butterfly house, and so many more. With its 79 acres of beauties, this place is ready to complete your exciting journey in the state.
TITANIC Museum Attraction
Missouri Botanical Garden
POPULAR TOURIST DESTINATIONS
Talking about popular tourist attraction is not complete without mentioning the popular City Museum. This attraction is a mixture of children’s playground, funhouse, pavilion, and architectural marvel made out of found object. That’s what makes it special and popular. The uniqueness of this attractions make you don’t want to leave it.
Silver Dollar City is also a must visit once you are in Missouri. This wooden theme park is the mixing of roller coaster and other rides with old-time demos of basket weaving. This amusement park has been opened since 1960 and is still one of the most visited attractions in the state. The 1880s theme make this park a special one. There are so many things you can explore in this park.
Make sure to also pay a visit to Meramec Caverns, a cavern with a unique, colorful mineral formations. This attraction is among the top ones because of its stunning structures, zipline rides and its beauty. The cavern also provides guided tours and a gift shop.
City Museum
Silver Dollar City
Meramec Caverns
BEST HOTELS AND RESORTS
Hotel life in Missouri is also great. Whether staying at Baymont by Wyndham Sullivan or Super 8 by Wyndham Sullivan, each hotel has its own specialty. These hotels come with facilities like comfortable rooms, full equipment, breakfast and parking, business center, good locations, pools, fitness center, and more.
After a hectic day exploring places, relaxation is needed. These definitely some the best options for you.
Baymont by Wyndham Sullivan
Super 8 by Wyndham Sullivan
BEST RESTAURANTS
To start your culinary trip in the state, be sure to stop by at Du Kum Inn Restaurant. This American restaurant provides the highest quality, freshest homemade food in a family environment with affordable prices. The restaurant is casually set with comfortable amenities and environment.
You can also head to Applebee's Grill + Bar for another good recommendation. With its colorful and lively building, this restaurant is a full-service chain bar and grill serving hearty American eats in a casual setting space.
Du Kum Inn Restaurant
Applebee's Grill + Bar
BEST SOUVENIR SHOPS
To shop souvenir items in Missouri is to visit Ozarkland Store. As a popular souvenir shop, it stands uniquely with its cool building offering exciting souvenirs such as wind chimes, home goods, accessories, shoes and sandals, religious items, home decorations, and so many more. While the prices are reasonable, the staff are very well known for their friendliness.
Make sure to also stop by at Dogpatch Store for anther cool option. Since its establishment in 1947, this shop has been a favorite place to shop great items like gifts, novelties, Lake of the Ozarks souvenirs, home decor, and hours of entertainment for the whole family. With its dedication, this shop is known as the longest continually operated store at Lake of the Ozarks.
Ozarkland Store
Dogpatch Store
