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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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National Military Heritage Museum

Housed in the Harvey Ellis designed brick building that formerly served as the city'

St. Joseph, MO Museums

Step 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 Tours

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 Museums

The Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art

Built in 1913, the architecture and character of the Albrecht residence houses the finest collection of 18th, 19th, and 20

St. Joseph, MO Museums

Creverling's Tour House

Romanesque-style, 10 fireplaces, beautiful woodwork, stairway and pocket doors. Beautiful china displays, 11

St. Joseph, MO Museums

Conception Abbey

Benedictine monastery founded in 1873. Highlights: The Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (dedicated in 1891, rare example of Beuronese murals);

Conception, MO Historic Churches

Lewis and Clark State Park

Dedicated to explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, the 121

St. Joseph, MO State Parks

J.C. Penney Museum and Boyhood Home

J.C. Penney Museum presents a look at Penney's life and career; 20-minute video to view. Home renovated to 1875-1900

Hamilton, MO Museums


M'Shoogy's Emergency Animal Rescue

Largest no-kill, all animal rescue in the US. Including wildlife, federal migratory birds on 22 acres of gardens, and an antebellum home built in 1872

Savannah, MO Wildlife Refuges

Bilby Ranch Lake Conservation Area

Fishing is the highlight of this area, which includes 15

Maryville, MO Recreation

Albany Driving/Walking Tour

Self-guided tour meanders past Victorian homes set in rural charm. Brochure shows brief history of each site incluiding historical town square courthouse. Brochure at "Information Center."

Albany, MO Tours

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