Missouri Travel Guide: Explore the Best Parks, Historic Sites, and Hidden Gems
Explore Missouri with this Roam Your Home travel guide. Discover Ozark landscapes, historic landmarks, museums, caves, and fascinating roadside stops across the Show-Me State.
Discover Places to Explore
Looking for more places to explore? Browse all of our Roam Your Home articles about Missouri, including caves, historic sites, parks, and iconic road trip stops. From the Gateway Arch to Ozark landscapes and river history, discover some of the best things to do in Missouri.
Gen. John J. Pershing Boyhood Home State Historic Site
From dramatic limestone bluffs and cave systems to forested hills and scenic rivers, Missouri’s parks reveal the rugged beauty of the Ozarks. Our featured Missouri park highlights one of the state’s top outdoor adventures.
Jesse James Home & Museum
Missouri’s historic sites trace the story of westward expansion, Civil War conflict, and influential American figures. Our featured Missouri historic site highlights one destination that captures the state’s historic legacy.
Best National Parks in Missouri
- Gateway Arch National Park
- George Washington Carver National Monument
- Harry S. Truman National Historic Site
- Ozark National Scenic Riverways
- Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park
- Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site
- Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield
Top 5 Missouri State Parks
- Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park
- Ha Ha Tonka State Park
- Elephant Rocks State Park
- Roaring River State Park
- Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site
Top 5 Missouri Museums
- Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City
- Saint Louis Art Museum
- City Museum in St. Louis
- National WWI Museum and Memorial in Kansas City
- Missouri History Museum in St. Louis
Know Before You Roam: Missouri Quick Facts
- Largest City: Kansas City
- High Point (Rank): Taum Sauk Mountain 1,772 ft (41)
- Lowest Elevation: Saint Francis River at AR border
- State Nickname: “Show-Me State”
- State Flower: Hawthorn
- State Tree: Flowering Dogwood
- State Animal: Mule
- State Bird: Eastern Bluebird
- State Fish: Channel Catfish
Explore Missouri on the Roam Your Home Travel Map
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Navigate Missouri through the Roam Your Home map. Every marker leads to one of our articles featuring parks, historic homes, museums, and unique road trip stops. Click a pin to explore the destination and start planning your Missouri travels.