Pony Express Region, Missouri
Come to this region and discover what thousands of glod seekers, outlaws, explorers and traders knew 200 years ago - this northwest corner of the state is a great stopover, no matter where you're headed. Rich in Old West legends and flavor, the Pony Express Region offers unique towns, intriguing attractions and tree-filled countryside to explore.
Though much ahs changed since horseback riders stopped in this region for lodging and supplies, the legends these riders built live on in the area's museums, tour homes and brick-paved streets. Come and make your own legendary memories in the Pony Express Region.
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Ray County Museum and Genealogical Library
Ray County, known as the Mother County of Missouri, and, its County Seat, Richmond, boasts a beautiful turn of the century building for its museum. 37
Richmond, MO MuseumsStep Back In Time Tours
Jamesport, Missouri is home to the largest Old Order Amish Settlement west of the Mississippi River. Step-On-Tour guide for 25
Jamesport, MO ToursNational Military Heritage Museum
Housed in the Harvey Ellis designed brick building that formerly served as the city'
St. Joseph, MO MuseumsBig Lake State Park
Campgrounds with electric hookups adjacent to 625-acre Oxbow Lake that is perfect for fishing. Bird watching is popular in 407
Mound City, MO State ParksBilby Ranch Lake Conservation Area
Fishing is the highlight of this area, which includes 15
Maryville, MO RecreationGlore Psychiatric Museum
Artifacts, documents and replicas portray 400 years of psychiatric treatment. Exhibits chronicle 128-year history of "State Lunatic Asylum No. 2" founded in 1874.
St. Joseph, MO MuseumsPony Express National Museum
Housed inside the historic Pike's Peak Stables, the Pony Express Museum illustrates the need, creation and operation of the mail service which began in 1860
St. Joseph, MO Pony ExpressMark Youngdahl Urban Conservation Area
85-acre urban conservation area has picnic shelters, ponds, a marsh, restrooms, a variety of trees and a total of 2 miles of trails (1.4
St. Joseph, MO Conservation Areas