This One Little Missouri Town Is A Nature Lover’s Dream
By Beth Price-Williams|Published October 25, 2021
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Missouri’s adorable small towns can leave us with quite the quandary, especially when we’re looking for the perfect destination to spend the day. Louisiana, a charming small Missouri town, blends both an historic setting with nature to create a picture-perfect day trip or getaway. Whether you feel like spending time outdoors or crave a hearty meal, you’ll find plenty of ways to spend your time in this darling town.
Snuggled along the Mississippi River, Louisiana boasts a rich history that dates back to 1816.
Today, the small town, home to just over 3,000 residents, is known as having "the most intact Victorian Streetscape in the state of Missouri,” according to The Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
Ten of its buildings and homes, in fact, have earned spots on the Natural Register of Historic Places. A stroll through town provides a glimpse at its historic homes and buildings and…
Nature lovers will find plenty of places to enjoy the fresh air, the rolling landscape, and the scenic views. John B. Henderson Riverfront Park, for example, boasts some of the town’s best views.
North Main Street, N Main St, Louisiana, MO 63353, USA
Bring your camera along because, as you stand along the river bank on a clear day, you can see as far as 20 miles away in Illinois. The park is also perfect for relaxing as riverboats and barges pass by.
Lounge with a picnic at Riverfront Park in downtown Louisiana, a particularly popular spot in January when the bald eagles pass over during migration. The park also features a boat ramp.
For more beautiful views, stop by the historic Riverview Cemetery, the final resting place of more than 14,000 Missourians. Stop to drink in the view, too, of the Mississippi River and of the enchanting downtown area.
Henry Lay Sculpture Park perfectly pairs nature with art. Embark on a 40-minute stroll through some of the 350-acre nature park that’s home to a cemetery, a maple grove, and 20 acres of artwork.
Have you been to this adorable Missouri town? What did you think? Share your experience in the comments! Missouri is a nature lover’s dream come true, don’t you think? Here’s the ultimate bucket list For Missourians who are obsessed with nature.
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