Missouri
As you follow those first settlers through the Gateway to the West, you too will carve a path. One filled with memories from an adventure second to none. Branch out, like the pioneers did, covering the trails that launched thousands of prairie schooners.
Along the way, experience Missouri's natural beauty and neighborliness, with a lifetime of navigable rivers. Just ask the ghosts of Lewis and Clark, who started - and ended - their 1804 Corps of Discovery in St. Charles. Carve your own path of discovery along Missouri's rivers. Blaze your own trails and write your own journals.
All across the state, you'll find plenty of opportunities to take home Missouri memories. Our shops are like our rivers. No two are the same. Each offers something new. So take off antiquing through Missouri's rich history. Browse through hundreds of shops at two of the world's largest railroad stations turned into shoppers' paradise, they're the state's biggest bookends, both named Union Station - one in Kansas City, one in St. Louis. From either spot, you can do more than read about Missouri's past, you can jump right in.
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Historic Town Square
In the "heart of town," you will find the Square, where Sarcoxie's retail area began. Still a congregating place, the centerpiece of the Square is the gazebo built in 1831 and park where monuments commemorate the town's proud past. Rich in Civil War history;
Sarcoxie, MOLong Branch Lake Fishing
Long Branch Lake has an excellent reputation for bass fishing, but anglers can cast their lines for catfish, walleye and crappie as well. The lake's 24 miles of shoreline have many small coves that offer good fishing. Statewide fishing regulations apply.
, MO FishingHarold Bell Wright/Pierce City Museum
When the First Christian Church (aka Pierce City Christian Church) in Pierce City closed, its board decided to give the building to the community for a library. The building served as Pierce City's public library from 1933-2000
Pierce City, MO MuseumsBranson's Dinosaur Museum
Dinosaurs Invade Branson! Over 50 life-sized dinosaurs are displayed amidst fauna, from the very smallest creature - a 1-foot micro raptor to the towering 42
Branson, MO Family FunOzark Outdoors Riverfront Resort
Instant Fun - Just Add Water!!! Open year round, our scenic rural setting is surrounded by the Huzzah Wildlife Area on the banks of the Meramec River, and near Onondaga Cave State Park. Only 1 ½ hours from St. Louis and 2 hours from Branson;
Leasburg, MO OutfittersNational Military Heritage Museum
Housed in the Harvey Ellis designed brick building that formerly served as the city'
St. Joseph, MO MuseumsChouteau Gardens
Chouteau Gardens history began when about 38,000 acres were included in the Pierre Chouteau land grant from the Osage Indians. About 6
Blackwater, MO GardensNewton County Historical Museum
The Newton County Historical Park and Museum features a restored one-room rural schoolhouse and a pre-civil war log cabin. The museum, which was once the Newton County Jail, displays a collection of sheriff's badges and other artifacts and offers a gracious reminder of Newton County'
Neosho, MO MuseumsVeterans Memorial Museum
Veterans Memorial Museum in Branson, Missouri features over 2000 exhibits progressing through the wars of the 20
Branson, MO Museums