The 12 Best Places To Visit In Missouri In 2018
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Liz Oliver
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The Show Me State is full of fun attractions that could fill your calendar. If your New Year’s resolution is to try new things or to get out of your comfort zone, start with this list of 12 places you need to visit in 2018. This list includes beautiful nature hikes, man made oddities, and historic attractions that will certainly entertain your whole family. Start planning your family fun now!
Just outside of St. Louis is a nuclear waste disposal cell that has a hiking trail that goes all the way to the top. Visitors can learn about the nuclear waste site and all that has been done to protect the area for future generations. Take a walk on the wild side but be sure to stop for the views at the top. For more information, read the full article here.
If you have a love for the eccentric, you must visit Venice Cafe in St. Louis. This crazy cafe features live music daily and endless treasures to look at. For more information, read the full article here.
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There is one place in Missouri where you can learn to ride a Segway. This track is closed to traffic and is specifically designed for Segway riders. Cross this epic adventure off your bucket list in 2018. For more information, read the full article here.
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Did you know the largest wildlife attraction in the world has just opened in Missouri? The Wonders of Wildlife Museum and Aquarium has over 35,000 species of marine life. They also have the largest collection of white-tailed deer in the world! For more information, read the full article here.
If you want to see the bluest waters in Missouri, you must visit the remote Blue Spring. Blue Spring is one of the deepest springs in the nation. The Statue of Liberty would be swallowed up completely if she were placed within the spring. To help preserve this blue oasis, swimming, fishing, and boating are all forbidden. For more information, read the full article here.
A dose of history can be provided to you at the Oliver Anderson House located on the site of the Battle of Lexington. Today, you can sill see bullet holes and cannon damage on the house. The home and battlefield are a part of the Missouri State Parks system. For more information, read the full article here.
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Although this winter has been frigid, it hasn't been snowy. However, the lack of snow won't stop you from hitting the slopes in Branson. Grab a tube and head down Wolfe Mountain. For more information, read the full article here.
In one amazing place, you can visit two Missouri treasures. Bollinger Mill State Historic Site has both a beautiful, working mill and one of the last four covered bridges in the state. For more information, read the full article here.
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One of the best places for food lovers is the City Market in Kansas City. Whether you love to eat food, cook food, or both, you can find everything you're looking for at the City Market. For more information, read the full article here.
Have you ever seen a prairie chicken? These birds were native to Missouri prairies but their numbers greatly declined along with the acreage of Missouri's prairies. Missourians can find animals like bison, grouse, and more at the protected Dunn Prairie Ranch. For more information, read the full article here.
At one resort in Missouri, you can enjoy the wild west just a short walk from your hotel room. Cedar Lodge in Missouri has fun activities for the whole family, a whimsical western town, and many types of lodging that can accommodate groups while hosting large events. For more information, read the full article here.
Enjoy a quiet stay in a stately 19th century mansion in the hills above the Missouri River. Stay at the Shakespeare Chateau Inn & Gardens in St. Joseph and experience the elegance of this gorgeous home. Have a delicious meal in the formal dining room and unwind with a long bath in your private room. While you're there, be sure to enjoy all the beautiful stained glass windows. For more information, read the full article here.
Have you been to any of these fantastic Missouri attractions? Which are you most excited about visiting in 2018? Tell us in the comments below.
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