Best Places to Visit in Missouri
Sometimes you just want to get out and explore. We try to strike a good balance of places that you will really enjoy. Finding ideas for family friendly outings, or interesting places to go in Missouri with your friends, both are at your fingertips here with America Top 10. We aim to give you plenty of ideas without you having to do all the research. That way you can easily decide if you want to explore Missouri sites or check out the sites in another state.
You have also heard how it is becoming a lot more popular to have staycations (where you stay home instead of going to far off places) and discover new and interesting places in the near vicinity. We try to make that easier for you. Check out the sites in Missouri that have become local favorites easily with our site.
We hope that we have provided you plenty of choices in Missouri whether this is a new area for you or your own back yard. Something a little different from the typical amusement park. If you really loved somewhere but don’t see them on our list let us know, we are always looking to improve our lists and we can only do that with your help.
Silver Dollar City
Branson, MO
Silver Dollar City is a theme park where visitors are given the chance to go to an 1880’s craft village filled with crafts, rides, family attractions, and festivals. The Silver Dollar City theme park itself hosts bluegrass festivals and craft festivals as well.
Sea Life Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
Thousands of sea creatures are home to Sea Life Kansas City. With 30 incredible displays, come nose to nose with sharks in their underwater tunnel. Over 260,000 gallons of water, fun talks and feed shows throughout the day.
National World War I Museum and Memorial
Kansas City, MO
The National World War I Museum and Memorial is America’s leading institution dedicated to remembering, interpreting and understanding the Great War and its enduring impact on the global community.
History Museum on the Square
Springfield, MO
Saint Louis Art Museum
St. Louis, MO
The Saint Louis Art Museum collects, presents, interprets, and conserves works of art of the highest quality across time and cultures, educates, inspires discovery, and elevates the human spirit, and preserves a legacy of artistic achievement for the people of St. Louis and the world.
Saint Louis Zoo
St. Louis, MO
The Saint Louis Zoo is well-known for its Children’s zoo, conservation carousel, sea lion shows, and penguin feeding activities. Other animals can also be fed and visitors can also watch the zoo’s animals perform natural behaviors every day.
City Museum
St. Louis, MO
The City Museum is known as a 600,000 square-foot of eclectic mixture of children’s playground, funhouse, and architectural design made from unique and found objects. The City Museum opened for visitors in 1997 and the main artist is internationally acclaimed Bob Cassilly.
Finger Lakes State Park
Columbia, MO
The roar of ATVs and off-road motorcycles combines with the peacefulness of rolling hills at Finger Lakes State Park, one of two ATV parks in the state parks system. Built in a former coal mining area, Finger Lakes’ trails and motocross track are popular with users who come for the day, but often fall under the spell of the spacious campground, leafy trees and hilly terrain. The park is also the site of the challenging 2.75-mile Kelley Branch Mountain Bike Trail and a 4.5-mile water trail.
Missouri History Museum
St. Louis, MO
The Missouri History Museum has been active in the St. Louis community since 1866. Today, the Missouri History Museum, offers exhibitions and events, including theatrical performances; concerts; family festivals; special events; workshops; presentations and more.
Leila’s Hair Museum
Independence, MO
Leila’s Hair Museum is the only hair museum in the world, boasting over 600 hair wreaths and over 2000 pieces of jewelry made of human hair. First-time visitors to the museum usually don’t know what to expect. The oldest brooch in the museum, with a piece of hair enclosed in a crystal case, was made in 1680. It arrived in the United States in the 1800’s through a family in Sweden. The gentleman, who was the last of his bloodline, sold the brooch to the museum so future generations could admire the masterpiece.