What to do in Missouri

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Top places to visit

1. Silver Dollar City

Silver Dollar City is a thrilling amusement park with a late 19th-century theme that induces nostalgia and charm. It is known for its clean and friendly setting, with plenty of food and shopping options. Bring the whole family to indulge in the thrilling sensations of the roller coasters, water rides and caves.
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Silver Dollar City featuring rides as well as a small group of people

2. Worlds of Fun

Worlds of Fun has a theme based on Around the World in Eighty Days, the famous 1873 adventure novel Jules Verne. The park winds its way through Scandinavia, Africa, Americana, The Orient and Europa. Along the way you’ll be treated to roller coasters, giant swings and Planet Snoopy, a special section for children.
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Worlds of Fun which includes rides and a garden

3. Table Rock Lake

Outdoor recreation for all ages beckons visitors to the clean waters and serpentine coastline of Table Rock Lake. From land or water, this is an ideal place to experience the natural delights of Missouri’s Ozarks.
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Enjoy walking and watersports, go camping, spot wildlife and try fishing for trout while surrounded by stunning landscapes at this sprawling artificial lake.

4. Branson Landing

Branson Landing is a mall overlooking Lake Taneycomo, with a spectacular design and a great range of activities. Its shopping and dining options are extensive, while the fountains and light displays are impressive as evening falls. Stroll along the shopping center’s majestic boardwalk to watch the fountain shows.
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Stunning water jets rise through fire to choreographed music next to the riverside boardwalk of an impressive shopping center full of treats and fun activities.

5. Gateway Arch

The Gateway Arch is St. Louis’ most recognizable landmark. The 630-foot (192-meter) high stainless steel archway looms high over downtown. Climb to the top for breath-taking 360-degree views of the city. There’s a museum, educational cinema, gift shop and gourmet food store inside the arch.
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Gateway Arch featuring modern architecture, a city and a skyscraper

6. St. Louis Zoo

From majestic big cats to miniature butterflies, come face-to-face with animals from all over the world at the St. Louis Zoo. The zoo, spread across 90 acres (36 hectares) in the city’s Forest Park, is home to hundreds of species of animals. It is one of the few free zoos in the United States.
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St. Louis Zoo

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Meeting of the Waters Fountain showing a statue or sculpture and a fountain

Downtown St. Louis

4/5(42 area reviews)

Ample dining options, fascinating museums, and great live music are just a few top things to explore in Downtown St. Louis. A visit to Gateway Arch or Busch Stadium might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at 8th and Pine Station or Stadium Station to get around town.

Downtown St. Louis
Union Station featuring heritage architecture, landscape views and a high rise building

Downtown Kansas City

4.5/5(19 area reviews)

Known for its ample dining options and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Kansas City. You can visit top attractions like T-Mobile Center and Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland, and jump on the metro at Metro Center Station or North Loop Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Downtown Kansas City
Country Club Plaza

Country Club Plaza

A noteworthy feature of Country Club Plaza is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Country Club Plaza and Fountain of Neptune.

Country Club Plaza
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Clayton

If you're looking for abundant dining options, a trip to Clayton might be just the ticket. Explore top sights in the area like Chapel of St. Timothy And St. Titus, Concordia Seminary and get around town on the metro at Clayton Station.

Clayton
Branson Ferris Wheel featuring a garden and night scenes

Branson Theater District

4/5(19 area reviews)

Travelers to Branson Theater District praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Tanger Outlets and Highway 76 Strip.

Branson Theater District
Branson Landing which includes signage and street scenes

Downtown Branson

Downtown Branson is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Branson Landing and Branson's Scenic Railway while in the area.

Downtown Branson

Day trip destinations from Missouri