Dorothy had it right when she said, "There’s no place like home." No matter where in the world we travel, there’s just something about coming back home to our beautiful Missouri. We can all probably remember that moment when we saw the Welcome to Missouri sign that simply states "Missouri Welcomes You," and the warm feeling that rushes over us. After all, we know all of the amazingness that awaits in our home state, something that visitors are just about to discover.

Welcome to Missouri! We know we’ve arrived back home when we see that simple but oh-so-sweet bright blue Missouri sign that welcomes us back to Missouri – the state is known for so many things, including its more than 6,000 caves.

Those caves sit near and in some of Missouri’s charming small towns, adorable tiny villages, and sprawling big cities. No matter what our personality, we’ll find the perfect destination to settle down right here in Missouri.

Missouri’s brimming with natural beauty, too, giving us more than 90 state parks to explore, countless hiking trails, and lakes that beckon us to explore.

Getting bored in Missouri? Impossible. There’s far too much to do in our beautiful state that’s dotted with fun attractions – from the admission-free St. Louis Zoo to the one-of-a-kind Silver Dollar City in Branson, and everywhere in between.

A taste of the good old days is never difficult to find either. Missouri is home to several drive-in movie theaters, like 66 Drive-In Theatre in Carthage and Starlite Theatre in Cadet.

Speaking of tasting, Missouri’s all about good food. After all, we’ve invented some of the best – toasted ravioli, St. Louis-style pizza, gooey butter cake, and ice cream cones, to name just a delicious few.

Missouri’s special in so many ways, but nothing compares to the people. Missourians are known for being down-to-earth, friendly, and welcoming – and we wouldn’t have it any other way.

That Missouri welcome sign is so much more than a welcome; it’s a glimpse into the wonder, the fun, and the memories that await in this most beautiful of states.

Where is your favorite Welcome to Missouri sign located? Let us know in the comments! We all know that Missouri is downright amazing, and here’s more proof: 10 Changes And Inventions Missouri Contributed To The History Of The World.

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