Visit These 12 Incredible Charming Small Towns In Missouri, One For Each Month Of The Year
Do you ever just stop to marvel at the beauty of Missouri? It’s easy to get complacent as we go about our everyday lives and to take for granted all that Missouri has to offer. When you’re ready to get out there and explore, consider visiting these 12 charming small towns in Missouri – one for each month of the year. Start your adventures in January or any time of the year.
Branson's an action-packed destination all year round. However, in the winter, it's a wonderland. You'll find plenty to do - from ice skating at the Ferris Wheel to exploring a snow-capped Table Rock State Park - to fill an entire day or a weekend. Don't worry if you prefer staying indoors; enjoy some of the thrills of summer at one of two indoor water parks. Discover all the fun that awaits in this darling Missouri town in our previous article.
Branson, MO 65616, USA
Considered the most walkable small town in Missouri, Fulton is positively bewitching during the winter. It's also one of the snowiest towns. Breathe in the crisp winter air by visiting one of the town's parks; go shopping in the darling downtown, and check into a cozy bed and breakfast for the night. Plan your visit to one of the snowiest towns in Missouri.
Fulton, MO 65251, USA
Outdoor fun awaits all winter long in Eureka. The picturesque town features such family-friendly activities as ice skating, snow tubing, and skiing. You might even want to set off on a brisk hike along a scenic hiking trail. Learn more about Missouri's winter playground.
Eureka, MO, USA
"Come be our guests" is Rocheport's motto, and you'll feel right at home in this delightful small Missouri town. The small town of around 250 residents is home to part of the Katy Trail, perfect for exploring on a lovely spring day. Visit a local winery, and discover some of the delicious restaurants, including The Rocheport General Store and Cafe, in town. Plan a spring getaway to this adorable small town in Missouri.
Rocheport, MO 65279, USA
It won't take long to see why Weston has been crowned the coolest small town in America. You'll find plenty to do in Weston - from meandering through the shops in the quaint downtown to visiting a local tree farm at Christmas. Make sure you also visit one of the local wineries or museums in this friendly Missouri town. Read more about the coolest small town in America in our previous article.
Weston, MO 64098, USA
St. Robert is perhaps the most unique - and funkiest - town in Missouri. It is, after all, home to the "town" of Uranus. The roadside attraction beckons visitors from all over Missouri and beyond with its general store and a sideshow museum. Try the fudge from the Fudge Factory, right in the general store, too. Learn more about the most unique town in Missouri.
Saint Robert, St Robert, MO, USA
Summer's in full swing by July, and most of us can only think about ways to stay cool. When you're fed up with the A/C, make your way to the Fugitive Beach in Rolla. The former quarry is now a beach (you must pay admission) that offers fun all summer long. While you're visiting the charming Missouri town of Rolla, make sure you visit Mark Twain National Forest, too.
Read more about this one-of-a-kind Missouri attraction.
Named a must-visit small town in Missouri, Ste. Genevieve is known for its rich history. It's also the oldest town in Missouri. Spend a day or a weekend getting to know this Missouri town that's home to a collection of museums, Cave Vineyard, and Crown Ridge Tiger Sanctuary. On a hot August day, make your way to River Rapids Waterpark, too. Learn more about this charming small town in Missouri.
Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670, USA
We'll bid a fond farewell to summer and embrace fall in September. Just outside of Kansas City, Parkville is spellbinding during the fall. Make it a point to visit Parkville Nature Sanctuary when the leaves start to change. Carve out time, too, to meander through the downtown area, where you'll find an assortment of shops and restaurants. Parkville hosts events all year round, too, including an annual Halloween celebration. Read more about this enchanting Missouri town.
Parkville, MO, USA
October is a prime time to visit Carthage, fondly known as America's Maple Leaf City. During October, the charming small town in Missouri hosts an annual eight-day Maple Leaf Festival. The darling small town is also home to the Precious Moments Chapel and the 66 Drive-In Theatre. Take a peek at the fun that awaits in America's Maple Leaf City in our previous article.
Carthage, MO 64836, USA
Embrace the holiday spirit with a visit to the enchanting town of Hannibal in November. The town sparkles with Christmas cheer and hosts events all season long, including the Victorian Christmas, usually beginning in mid to late November. Stop by the Mark Twain Boyhood Home during your visit, too. Read more about this Christmas town in Missouri.
Hannibal, MO 63401, USA
Journey back through time, or feel as though you have, in the darling town of St. Charles, which goes all out during Christmas. Shop in the quaint stores in the old-fashioned downtown area, and plan a visit to the Christmas Traditions celebration that's held on select days through Christmas Eve. Read more about this enchanting small town in Missouri.
What are your favorite small towns in Missouri? Let us know in the comments! Ready for even more adventure? Follow the 12 best hikes in Missouri (one for each month of the year).
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