The 10 Places You Absolutely Must Visit In Missouri This Spring
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Beth Price-Williams
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Let’s start making plans today, Missouri! Spring means we get to spend so much more time outdoors as more of our favorite activities are up and running again. We probably all already have a list of things we want to do this spring. But, surely we can fit a few more places to visit on our bucket list, right? Here are 10 places you’ll definitely want to visit in Missouri this spring.
Breathe in the sweet scent of lavender when you visit Long Row Lavender Farm and Boutique. Stroll among rows and rows of blossoming lavender before visiting the charming gift shop, chock full of lavender-themed products. Click here to read more.
Mastodon State Historic Site offers plenty to see and to do all year around. But, you’ll definitely want to visit during spring when the colorful wildflowers are blooming. Explore the breathtaking wildflower garden, where you’ll also likely see butterflies and native birds. Read more here.
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Can you think of a better way to spend an hour or two on a spring afternoon than picking fresh strawberries? Just grab a basket and start picking at Boz’s Berry Farm. But, it doesn’t stop there. After you’ve stocked up on fresh strawberries, treat yourself to the famous Boz’s Berry Farm’s strawberry slushies. Keep reading.
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Spend a lovely spring day with the kiddos soaking up the sun and having fun at Track Family Park 3. The mini amusement park features such kiddie rides as the classic teacups, the Rio Grande Train, and the Swinging Pirate Ship. Click here to read more.
Embark on an adventure with the animals at Promised Land Zoo. But, don’t settle for just looking at the animals from afar. The zoo offers a safari, where you’ll drive right up to deer and other animals. Or, you can feed a giraffe. That’s just the beginning of the fun. Read more.
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Stroll through some of the 970-acre Powell Gardens, home to more than 225,000 plants. For a picture-perfect hike, embark on the Byron Shutz Nature Trail. The trail spans 3.5 miles and will take you to a pond and meadows bursting with wildflowers. Read more.
Grab the family for a fun and insightful day at The Gorman Conservation Discovery Center. The whole family can learn how to identify wild foods and plant a native garden. Then, follow the paved trail that will take you to a picturesque pond. Click here to read more.
Leave your worries behind when you visit Whirlwind Ranch. After all, how can you stress when you’re surrounded by adorable alpacas? Learn all about alpacas and how their hair is transformed into fleece. The ranch also holds classes. Keep reading.
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Spring and birds just go hand-in-hand, right? That makes the 105-acre World Bird Sanctuary a perfect spring destination. Get an up-close look at a variety of birds, including owls, macaws, and eagles. The sanctuary also features hands-on activities for the whole family, a playground, and hiking trails. Read more.
Drink in the spectacular beauty of Grand Falls, the largest continuously flowing waterfall in Missouri. The 12-foot waterfall provides an idyllic setting for watching the sunrise or the sunset. And, when the weather’s warm enough? Bring your swimsuit for a little swimming. Click here to read more.
What do you plan to do in Missouri this spring? Let us know in the comments! Then, if you’re still planning your summer, check out this one-day Hippie Fest. Click here to read more.
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