Missouri, or "Mo," as the state is commonly known, is so full of personality that there's even a guide called Mo (meet her in the link). With so much to experience in the Show-Me State, Missouri fits the bill whether you're a foodie, an outdoor enthusiast, a sports fan or a road tripper. Find your M-O and plan your ideal getaway.
Missouri is a palate-pleaser, offering everything from James Beard-awarded restaurants to down-home comfort classics. Be like Foodie Mo and sample both barbecue styles: St. Louis and Kansas City. Try a local beer, including seasonal favorites. Sample a variety at more than 30 craft distilleries and along 11 unique wine trails.
There are many activities found in Missouri's scenic outdoors. Traverse miles of spectacular caves, kick back and relax at deluxe glamping spots, cycle the country's longest-developed rail trail or hike up to castle ruins overlooking Lake of the Ozarks at Ha Ha Tonka State Park. Meet Outdoor Mo in the link.
Embrace the arts year-round in Missouri, where hundreds of art museums, galleries and events celebrate creativity. See storytelling murals along the Mississippi riverfront, Route 66 and various urban areas and small towns. Don't miss the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art or the Saint Louis Art Museum. Meet Culture Mo in the link.
Missouri can make even the pickiest kid smile. Silver Dollar City, an 1880s-style theme park, has more than 40 rides and attractions. An octopus greets visitors at the Aquarium at the Boardwalk while 35,000 live animals reside at the Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium. Click to meet Family Fun Mo.
