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20 places to explore in Missouri

Discover Great Lakes scenery, prairie landscapes, architecture, museums, riverfronts, and welcoming city stops across Missouri. These 20 highlights offer a balanced starting point for your next adventure.

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01National Park

Gateway Arch National Park

U.S. national park in St. Louis, Missouri.

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02History & Culture

Gateway Arch

US National Historic Landmark in St. Louis, Missouri.

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03History & Culture

Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site

National Historic Site of the United States.

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04History & Culture

Harry S. Truman National Historic Site

National Historic Site of the United States in Missouri.

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05History & Culture

George Washington Carver National Monument

National monument in Missouri, US.

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06History & Culture

City Museum (St. Louis, Missouri)

Museum in St. Louis, Missouri.

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07State Park

Babler State Park

State park in Missouri, United States.

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08Family Attraction

Dickerson Park Zoo

Zoo in Springfield, Missouri.

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09History & Culture

Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis

Art museum in Saint Louis, Missouri.

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10State Park

Crowder State Park

State park in Missouri, United States.

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11State Park

Jones-Confluence Point State Park

State park in Missouri, United States.

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12State Park

Meramec State Park

State park in Missouri, United States.

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13State Park

Elephant Rocks State Park

State park in Missouri, United States.

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14State Park

Ha Ha Tonka State Park

State park in Missouri.

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15State Park

Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park

State park in Missouri, United States.

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16State Park

Montauk State Park

State park in Missouri, United States.

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17Family Attraction

Saint Louis Zoo

Zoo in St. Louis, Missouri, United States.

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18Family Attraction

Missouri Botanical Garden

Botanical garden in St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.

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19History & Culture

Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Art museum in Kansas City, Missouri.

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20History & Culture

Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art

Art museum in Missouri, United States.

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