This is an excellent historical museum in Forest Park. We did not take a guided tour and felt that this was the way to go. The museum is well worth a visit, and the fact that there is no admission charge was the icing on the cake. Written May 5, 2023 This review...
“Hey, Vanessa! Do you want to grab dessert after dinner?” You never have to ask me this question. I’d happily order a scoop of ice cream atRiverside Sweets(416 S. Main Street) any time of day, and its assortment of homemade candy is yet another reason to visit the confectionery....
Finally, Missouri’s history and architecture are also important cultural elements of the state. The state is home to several historic sites, including theGateway Archin St. Louis, which commemorates the westward expansion of the United States. Designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen, t...
Gosh what a BEAUTIFUL place to visit . The water was so blue and very cold. Just an amazing wonder here in Missouri. You can always find God’s Beauty here . Big Spring was one of Missouri’s first state parks. It was a state park from 1924 until 1969 when the people of Missouri ...
Home Welcome to the official site of Canton MO! It doesn’t matter if you’re traveling from the north or the south, we are a great stop on the way to your destination. Discover what makes Canton special by planning your next visit. Click on one of our buttons to Eat, Stay or Play...
Although it had been renamed Weston State Hospital when it closed in 1994, it returned to its historical "lunatic asylum" name when it was reopened in 2001 for heritage tours. Some of these tours take visitors through Ward F, for the most "deviant" of patients, and the Forensics Building....
The Vandivorts, interested in seeing the mill preserved, donated it to the Cape Girardeau County Historical Society in 1961. In 1967, the historical society donated the Burfordville Covered Bridge and the adjacent Bollinger Mill to the State of Missouri. Today, the mill and the bridge are liste...
Santa Fe Trail – Pathway to the Southwest Sources: Santa Fe Trail Research (website no longer active) Santa Fe Trailer Westport Historical Visit K.C. Westport Improvement Association;Westport 1812-1912, Franklin Hudson Publishing Co., Kansas City, Mo. ...
This thoughtful approach allows Iowa, the 29th state, to be celebrated with its own dedicated National Day, separate from other states. For a complete list of Missouri State and National Parks & Historic Sites visit www.mostateparks.comand www.nps.gov. Check out a few of the featured sites...