FAMILY VACATIONS IN MISSOURI WITH CHILREN -WHAT TO DO IN MISSOURI WITH KIDS
FUN THINGS TO DO ON VACATION WITH KIDS - MISSOURI
FUN & ENTERTAINMENT VACATIONS - NORTHERN MISSOURI (For example - Kansas City, MO - Independence, MO - Hannibal, MO)
Children's Peace Pavilion - Dedicated to pursuing and promoting peace through example. Children's Peace Pavilion combines a variety of experiences, presentations, learning centers, hands on activities and communications.
National Frontier Trails Museum - The National Frontier Trails Museum is a museum, interpretive center, and research library dedicated to telling the rich history of America’s principle western trails.
Location: 318 W Pacific, Independence, Missouri 64050 Tel: 816-325-7575 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jail, Marshal's Home & Museum - In 1859, construction was completed on the new Jackson County Jail and Marshal’s Home. As the twelve new limestone jail cells were opened hostilities between free state and pro-slavery forces were reaching a boiling point in the area.
Location: 217 North Main Street, Independence, Missouri 64050 Tel: 816-252-1892 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fleming Park - Fleming Park, covering over 7,800 acres of recreational parkland, is located approximately 15 minutes from Kansas City. This park encompasses Blue Springs Lake and Lake Jacomo and is the largest of the Jackson County Parks, having over 1,300,000 visitors a year.
Location: 22807 Woods Chapel Road, Independence, Missouri Tel: 816 795 8200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
American Royal - See the significance of agriculture in the history of Kansas City. Visit the beginnings of the American Royal. Observe horse shows, rodeo and livestock show clothing, saddles and memorabilia. See how your weight compares with chickens, market hogs and feeder steers. Visit the reading corner, play computer games, learn about livestock judging and have a great time.
Location: 1701 American Royal Ct. Kansas City, MO 64102 Tel: 816-221-9800 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Children's Museum of Kansas City - The Museum strives to aide in the development of the whole child (emotional, physical, mental). To accomplish this, exhibits are designed to enhance early childhood development and appeal to many learning styles and intelligence modes.
Location: 4601 State Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas 66102. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum - Through the inspiration of Horace M. Peterson III (1945-1992), founder of the Black Archives of Mid-America, a group of local historians, business leaders, and former baseball players came together to create the Negro Leagues Baseball Muesum in the early 1990s. It functioned out of a small, one room office in the Lincoln Building, which is located in the Historic 18th & Vine Jazz District of Kansas City, MO. It quickly incorporated, built a board of directors and staffing, and created a licensing program to support operations.
Location: 1616 East 18th Street Kansas City, MO 64108 Tel: (816) 221-1920 , (888) 221-NLBM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art - Take an opportunity to learn more about the heart and soul of the Nelson-Atkins – the permanent collection. Build on Art presents a series of focus exhibitions that are both powerful and thought provoking.
Location: 4525 Oak Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64111 Tel: (816) 561-4000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Coterie Theatre - The Coterie, a professional Equity theatre, is among the top five theatres serving families and young audiences in the United States. Travel & Leisure Magazine's top ten list of children's theatres described the Coterie as "a theatre that resolutely refuses to talk down to it's audience."
Location: 2450 Grand Blvd. Suite 144 Kansas City, MO 64108-2520 Tel: (816) 474-6552 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Airline History Museum - The museum contains a collection of photographs, artifacts, printed material, and audio/visual displays that will bring you the true flavor of an age gone by. Uniforms, galley items, instrumentation, logbooks, personal mementos, and so much more to bring to life the propeller-driven era.
Location: Kansas City Downtown Airport Hangar 9 201 NW Lou Holland Drive Kansas City, Missouri 64116-4223 Tel: (816) 421-3401 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kansas City Zoo - The Kansas City Zoo sits on 202 acres of rolling hills in the middle of Swope Park, the second largest urban park in the United States. It is the home to almost 900 animals from six continents.
Location: 6800 Zoo Drive, Kansas City, MO 64132 Tel:816-513-5700 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pony Express Historical Association - The two things St. Joseph is known for, the start of the Pony Express, and the end of Jesse James both dealt directly with Patee House. Our primary objective is to put across the message that Patee House Museum served as the Pony Express Headquarters from 1860 to 1861. That is the most important role in history the building has played.
Location: 1202 Penn Street P.O. Box 1022 Saint Joseph, Missouri 64502 Tel: 816.232.8206 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pony Express Museum - Experience the many exciting, educational, state of the art exhibits conveying the need, creation, operation and termination of the Pony Express. Whatever your age, you’re sure to be captivated by the stories and images on an era long passed.
Location: 914 Penn Street Saint Joseph, Missouri 64503 Tel: 1. 816.279.5059, 1. 800.530.5930 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Science City - Science City, where play and education go hand-in-hand. Let curiosity be your guide through more than 50 interactive areas, providing some real hands-on fun.
Location: 30 W Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO 64108 Tel: 816 460 2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
American Jazz Museum - The sights and sounds of a uniquely American art form come alive at the American Jazz Museum. The Museum includes interactive exhibits and educational programs as well as the Blue Room, a working jazz club, and the Gem Theater, a modern 500-seat performing arts center. Located in the historic 18th and Vine District in Kansas City, Mo., this is the place where jazz masters such as Charlie Parker, Count Basie, Big Joe Turner, and hundreds of others defined the sounds of the 1920s, 30s, and 40s.
Location: 1616 E 18th St., Kansas City Missouri 64108 Tel: 816 474 8463 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kansas City Museum - Think of the Kansas City Museum as a time machine, located within a fabulous mansion. Return to an era when the Osage tribe lived off the land, and discover how modern-day Kansas City evolved from a tiny cluster of trading posts. But there is more to the museum than its regional history displays. The museum also features a 50-seat planetarium, natural history dioramas and exclusive special exhibits.
Location: Union Station 30 West Pershing Rd Kansas City, MO. 64108 Tel: 816.460.2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Toy and Miniature Museum of Kansas City - The Toy and Miniature Museum of Kansas City was founded in 1982 by two Kansas Citians - Mary Harris Francis and Barbara Marshall. Located on the campus of the University of Missouri-Kansas City, the museum contains twenty-four rooms filled with antique dolls,dolls' houses, cast iron toys, trains, and scale miniatures.
Location: 5235 Oak Street in Kansas City, Missouri, 64112 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arabia Steamboat Museum - Unbelievable treasures and fascinating history await. Explore our museum and learn how the handsome steamer Arabia prospered on the rivers, perished in 1856 and was finally rediscovered 132 years later, precious cargo intact. This exhibit, in Kansas City, Mo, is many things: history, ingenuity, tragedy, adventure, perseverance, preservation and a tribute to the pioneer spirit.
Location: 400 Grand Blvd Kansas City, Mo. 64106 Tel: (816) 471-1856 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun - Worlds of Fun is a traditional amusement park themed around Jules Verne's adventure book "Around the World in Eighty Days". The park offers its guests more than 50 rides and attractions, including ThunderHawk, a six-story-tall spinning thrill ride; Boomerang, a 12-story-tall steel roller coaster; Mamba®, one of the tallest and fastest coasters in the world; the 200-foot tall Detonator; and Timber Wolf®, a world-class wooden roller coaster.
Location: 4545 Worlds of Fun Avenue Kansas City MO 64161 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hallmark Visitor's Center - Step through a giant keyhole into an oversize artist's studio—a room filled with six-foot pencils, markers and paintbrushes. Climb atop huge paint jars to view a video on how Hallmark artists draw, letter, paint, sculpt and stitch designs. Then watch a real technician creating dies for cutting or embossing cards.
Location: 2450 Grand Blvd., Kansas City Tel: (816) 274-3613 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art - The mission of the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art is to bring excitement, awareness, and appreciation of American visual arts to all within the region through education, the permanent collection, temporary exhibitions, and the nurturing of regional artists.
Location: 2818 Frederick Avenue Saint Joseph, MO 64506 Tel: 816-233-7003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
National Military Heritage Museum - Exhibits depict the history of military service-abroad and at home-during war and between wars. A visit to the museum allows you to learn about all five branches of our military and their roles throughout world history, along with the civilians who served on the home-front.
Location: 701 Messanie Street St. Joseph, Missouri 64501 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
St. Joseph Museum - The Wyeth/Tootle Mansion, a site of The St. Joseph Museums Inc., is located at 1100 Charles in St. Joseph, Missouri. The mansion was built in 1879 by William M. Wyeth whose fortune was made in wholesale hardware and saddle manufacturing. The mansion was designed in the Gothic style by Eckel and Mann Architects. They incorporated ideas gathered by the Wyeths on a European tour. The walnut woodwork in the main hall and the beautiful stained glass windows on the stair landings are especially outstanding. The Wyeth family lived in the house until 1887 when it was purchased by Mrs. Kate Tootle.
Location: 3406 Frederick, P.O. Box 8096 St. Joseph, MO 64508 Tel: 816-232-8471 or 800-530-886 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Historic Bethel German Colony - Visit Historic Bethel German Colony, Bethel, Missouri -- just 45 miles west of Hannibal, Missouri. Bethel was the most successful communal colony in the State of Missouri, founded by Dr. Wilhelm Keil in 1844. Today, this tiny community of 117 residents strives to preserve its rich heritage. The Colony offers the public an opportunity to step back into a time when colonists lived by the golden rule and shared their crops, clothing, crafts and even their earnings.
Location: Bethel, Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mark Twain Riverboat - Built in 1964 at Dubuque Boiler an dBoatworks it measures 120 ft long and 33 ft wide with 6 ft draft. It has passenger capacity of 400.
Location: Center Street Landing Hannibal, MO 63401 Tel: 573-221-3222 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum - Visit the original boyhood home of the famous Mark Twain. Though it has gone through extensive restoration, it still keeps the image which it did during Twain's childhood. Tours through the home and adjoining museum contain wonderful collections of historic items.
Location: 208 Hill Street Hannibal, MO 63401-3316 Tel: 573-221-9010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mark Twain Cave - Experienced guides will escort you on the 55 minute tour of Mark Twain Cave where the walkways are level and smooth and there are no steps. The cave stays a constant 52 degrees year round. Cameron Cave is a 1 hour and 20 minute tour and several people will carry lanterns as the cave is very nearly like it was first discovered in 1925.
Location: Hannibal, Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sawyer's Creek Funpark - Located on the banks of the Mississippi River directly across from Mark Twain Cave, we offer a full service Restaurant, Specialty Shopping featuring Missouri Wines, Nostalgic Items, and Souvenirs. Our Sweet Shop has Fudge, Candies and Carmel Corn made fresh daily in our kitchen.
Location: 11011 HWY 79 South Hannibal, MO 63401 Tel: 573-221-8221 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Optical Science Center and Museum - Over 500 pairs of antique and unusual glasses along with optical tricks and light shows characterize this museum.
Location: 214 N Main, Hannibal, Missouri, Tel: 573-221-2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rockcliffe Mansion - High on top a rocky knoll in Hannibal, Missouri sets an enormous house, a house constructed solely to fulfill a man's dream. He wanted a house to richly display the finest woods and furnishings money could buy, yet one that would emanate warmth and a feeling of quiet dignity.
Location: 1000 Bird Street, Hannibal, Missouri Tel: 573-221-4140 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Becky Thatcher's House - The home of the Elijah Hawkins family. Laura Hawkins was three years younger than Sam Clemens and was immortalized in Tom Sawyer as Becky Thatcher. Childhood friends, they stayed in touch through the years. Mark Twain enjoyed seeing Laura on his last visit to Hannibal in 1902.
Location: Hannibal, Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FUN & ENTERTAINMENT VACATIONS - CENTRAL MISSOURI (For example - St Louis, MO - St Charles, MO - Jefferson City, MO)
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St Louis Children's Aquarium - Educational and entertainment destination for kids, parents, grandparents, caregivers and educators who are actively involved in the search for and use of appropriate, educational and entertaining content for kids.
Location: Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Six Flags St. Louis - Six Flags St. Louis is home to some of the biggest, fastest rides in the county including The Boss. Or, for a slower pace, try the family rides and attractions.
Location: I-44 & Six Flags Rd Eureka, MO 63025 Tel:636-938-5300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame - The Museum collects, preserves and displays the 5,000-year history that has led to this worldwide success. A key part of that story is the individual efforts of bowling's legends honored in our Halls of Fame.
Location: 111 Stadium Plaza St. Louis, Missouri 63102 Tel: 314-231-6340 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lewis & Clark Boat House and Nature Center - The Lewis & Clark Boat House and Nature Center is the Discovery Expedition's permanent home. Situated beside the Missouri River at Bishop's Landing in charming historic St. Charles, Missouri, the educational facility features exhibits relating to the Lewis and Clark expedition, historic St. Charles, and the Missouri River ecosystem.
Location: 1050 Riverside Drive St. Charles, MO 63301 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Magic House - The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum is dedicated to providing children with hands-on learning experiences in a creative and stimulating environment. Located in a three-story Victorian home in suburban St. Louis, the museum was originally built as a private home in 1901 for the George Lane Edwards family. Edwards was the first president of his family's brokerage firm, A.G. Edwards and Sons, as well as a director of the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair.
Location: South Kirkwood Road St Louis, Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
St. Louis Zoo - Small wonder, with more than 800 species represented on 90 beautifully landscaped acres in historic Forest Park. Treat your family to year-round fun as you enjoy our animals and entertainment in every season!
Location: One Government Drive St. Louis, MO 63110 Tel: (314) 781-0900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Science Center - The St. Louis Science Center is a playground for your head. The center features a planetarium, an OMNIMAX® theater, a variety of hands-on exhibits and lots more.
Location: 5050 Oakland Avenue St. Louis, MO 63110 Tel: 314.289.4400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog - The 14,000 sq. ft. facility, which includes historic Jarville House (1853), displays over 500 original paintings, drawings, watercolors, prints, sculptures in bronze and porcelain, and a variety of decorative arts objects depicting man's best friend throughout the age. On permanent display is Sir Edwin Landseer's oil on canvas of a Deerhound and Recumbent Foxhound and many Maud Earl portraits of various terrier breeds.
Location: 1721 S. Mason Road St. Louis, MO 63131 Tel: (314) 821-3647 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Saint Louis Art Museum - One of the leading art museums in the nation. The museum features permanent and visiting collections.
Location: Forest Park 1 Fine Arts Drive St Louis Missouri 63110 Tel: 314 721 0072 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Meramec Caverns - Beneath the fertile rolling hills of the Meramec Valley, lies a complex of mineral formations and color as rare and unique as they are beautiful. These jewels of nature which took thousands of years to grow, are preserved in the spectacular sights of Meramec Caverns. Guided tours by trained rangers are conducted along well-lighted walkways. All cavern facilities are accessible to the disabled. Learn how Mother Nature built an ancient limestone "Wine Table" and an entire 7-story mansion... all underground. On tour you will see both the rarest and largest cave formations in the world.
Location: Stanton Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Missouri Botanical Garden - A place of serenity, beauty, and fun amid the bustle of the city, the Missouri Botanical Garden is open every day except December 25. Stroll the grounds, explore the home gardening resources, or enjoy one of the many events throughout the year.
Location: 4344 Shaw Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63110 Tel: (314) 577-9400 - 1-800-642-8842 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Missouri Governor's Mansion - Official residence of Missouri's governor, constructed in 1871. Guided tours of the authentically restored 1st floor.
Location: Post Office Box 1133 Jefferson City, MO 65102 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auto WorldCar Museum and Kingdom Expo - In addition to about 70 rare cars, the museum has arrowheads, china doll heads (400 or more), military patches beautifully framed, Keen Kutter tools, hit and miss steam engines, and a collection of books and memorabilia about the Kennedy family and newspapers covering their eventful lives.
Location: Business 54 North Fulton, Missouri Tel: 573-642-2080 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Museum of Art and Archaeology - The mission of the Museum of Art and Archaeology is to serve the teaching and research programs of the student body and the community of scholars at the University as well as the people of the state of Missouri. Since its founding, the Museum seeks to achieve these purposes by (1) collecting original works of art and artifacts in a variety of media representing the cultural and artistic achievements of humankind through the ages and from many parts of the world; (2) preserving and maintaining the objects in its care; and (3) making the collections in its care available through exhibition, interpretation and publication.
Location: 1 Pickard Hall Columbia, MO 65211-1420 Tel: 573-882-3591 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bridal Cave and Thunder Mountain Park - Rated as one of the most scenic caves in America, Giant columns, delicate soda straws and massive draperies abound throughout the cave. Millions of years of struggle between water and rock have created this cavern with more onyx formations than any other known cave or cavern. In fact thousands of school children each year explore Bridal Cave as part of their educational program.
Location: 526 Bridal Cave Road Camdenton, MO 65020 Tel: (573) 346-2676 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jacob's Cave - Jacob's Cave is famous for it's depth illusion, reflective pools, ceiling sponge-work, prehistoric bones and the world's largest geode. On the mile-long tour, you will see every type of cave formation imaginable, from millions of ""soda straws"" and massive stalactites and columns, to delicate helectites. Evidence of six ice ages and three earthquakes can be seen in the cave.
Location: Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Powell Gardens - Powell Gardens is known for its spectacular garden displays incorporating native plantings and its contemporary architecture by the architectural firm originally established by Fay Jones, now Maurice Jennings and David McKee Architects. The Gardens can be rented for weddings, receptions, ceremonies and other private events.
Location: 1609 N.W. U.S. Highway 50 Kingsville, MO 64061 Tel: 816-697-2600 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Katy Trail State Park - The nation's longest "rails to trails" path, formerly a railroad and now a bike trail.
Location: P.O. Box 166, Boonville, Missouri 65233 Tel: 800-334-6946 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ravenswood - Historic home, built in 1882,and farm still owned and preserved by the Leonard family.
Location: Hwy 'E', Boonville, Missouri Tel: 660-882-5352 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vintage Hill Farm - Vintage Hill Farm produces most of its plants on site. Choose from over 1500 varieties of annuals, perennials, tropicals, shrub roses, and select shrubs. You will enjoy our extensive line of Italian and Chinese terra cotta pottery.
Location: Route 87, Boonville, Missouri Tel: 660-848-2373 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shryocks Callaway Farms - Shryock Farms has been in operation since 1889. Our current crops are corn and soybeans. The "big red barn", built in 1999, is the center of our farming operation. It is a Lester Building which we helped design. It was built by HLW Builders of Fulton, Missouri. It is a steel-covered polebarn construction with approximately 5,000 square feet. We finished the front area ourselves with yellow pine and use the back as a farm shop. Business for the maze is run from the front area of the barn.
Location: 2927 County Road 253 Columbia, MO 65202 Tel: 573-592-0191 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nance Museum - Dedicated to the understanding of Saudi culture and religon, this museum contains the largest number of Arabian artifacts and art in the United States.
Location: 497 NW 2001 Rd, Kingsville, Missouri Tel: 816-697-2526 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FUN & ENTERTAINMENT VACATIONS - SOUTHERN MISSOURI (For example - Springfield, MO - Carthage, MO - Branson, MO)
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Silver Dollar City - Discover amazing family adventures in America's Heartland where together you and your family can explore all that Silver Dollar City Attractions have to offer! Join us at Silver Dollar City and step back in time to an 1880's craft village filled with 20th century thrills and 5 fabulous festivals. Then enjoy A Night To Remember at Celebration City with the Midwest's largest nightly spectacular, power-packed with fireworks, lasers and 150-foot fire towers. Cool off at Branson's premiere waterpark, White Water, or treat yourself to a one of a kind dinner and show on Table Rock Lake's ultimate lake voyage, the Showboat Branson Belle. Finally, relax and discover the good nature of The Wilderness. It's your family's favorite place to play, and it's all just waiting for you!
Location: 399 Indian Point Road, Branson, Missouri 65616 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Sweeny's Museum of Civil War History - The museum displays artifacts and weapons of the war in the Trans-Mississippi, more familiarly known as the area west of the Mississippi River. The collection consists of several thousand artifacts that have been accumulated over the last 25 years. It is a unique collection, displayed in over 50 exquisite and professionally designed cases.
Location: 5228 South State Highway ZZ, Republic, MO 65738. Tel: 417-732-1224. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dickerson Park Zoo - Take a walk on the wild side at Dickerson Park Zoo. The zoo, located in Springfield, Missouri, is home to more than 500 animals representing 170 species. The zoo is recognized for its successful Asian elephant, cheetah and maned wolf breeding programs.
Location: 3043 North Fort, Springfield, MO 65803 Tel: (417) 833-1570 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Precious Moments Chapel - Features include the chapel with 52 murals, Fountain of Angels--an inspirational water, light and sound show, and Precious Moments museum.
Location: PO Box 802 Carthage, MO 64836 Tel: 800-543-7975 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
50's At The Hop - If you’re “Searchin’” for fun, take a trip with the Hottest show in Branson, where you can “Rock Around The Clock”! As the fabulous “50’s At The Hop” show heats up the stage, you can Rock It...You Can Roll It... Bop & Even Stroll It!
Location: PO Box 1590, Branson, MO 65615 Tel: 417-335-5300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ride the Ducks - Travel over LAND AND WATER aboard ONE AMAZING VEHICLE for a sightseeing experience that is fun, informative, entertaining and unique. Young or old, rich or poor, EVERYONE loves the history, nostalgia, fun and adventure of a Duck ride.
Location: 2320 West Highway 76 Branson, Mo. 65616 Tel:1-417-334-DUCK (3825) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roy Rogers & Dale Evans Museum - As you walk past all the glass cases and displays in the Museum you will see the old battered car that took my family out of Ohio to the promised land of California. There's Pat Brady's Jeep Nellybelle, and pictures of Gabby Hayes when he was a serious young actor. There's Dale wearing fancy hats for her first photo session, and Roy in overalls standing next to his first horse, Babe. You'll become a part of Roy and Dale's memories of the good times and the bad times and the hard times.
Location: 3950 Green Mountain Dr. Branson, MO. 65616 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum - You're in control as you enjoy your self-guided tour of this truly amazing experience. Take as long as you like to view and examine some of the most odd and amazing collections ever assembled. Robert Ripley was considered the modern Marco Polo and the real-life Indiana Jones as he traveled the world for over forty years. The incredible exhibits displayed in over 27 museums in 10 countries will amaze, astound, and even amuse you to laughter as you enjoy your tour. As Ripley's Ghost proclaims..."Come in...look around...and see if you "Believe It or Not!"
Location: Branson, Missouri Tel: (417) 337-5300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Branson Scenic Railway - Ride on a 40-mile roundtrip excursion thru Ozark foothills and tunnels. You will learn the history of the area as you cross bridges and trestles. Experience the luxury of rail travel from yesteryear.
Location: 206 E. Main Branson, MO 65616 Tel:417-334-6110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exotic Animal Paradise - See Exotic Animal Paradise! It is a natural stop to the Springfield and Branson areas-or if you're just passing through. Start with a tour of EXOTIC ANIMAL PARADISE-only 12 miles east of Springfield, MO on I-44 highway where an enchanted adventure with hundreds of wild and exotic animals and rare birds from around the world await your visit.
Location: 124 Jungle Drive Strafford, MO 65757 Tel: 1-888-570-9898, Phone 1-417-859-2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Talking Rocks Cavern - Far beneath this beautiful land lies a wilderness of stone and shimmering crystal. This is where water has cascaded over eons of time to create a masterpiece of beauty. Cocooned in this home of rock and time, live small endangered creatures that have adapted to their home of darkness. Come visit their world...and learn their secrets. From your first glimpse of the awe inspiring 100 foot tall Cathedral ...to the massive crystal draperies that glow like warm honey...you will feel like you just stepped into a whole new world.
Location: Missouri Tel: 417-272-3366 or 1-800-600-CAVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stars & Stripes Museum - Features collections of the Soldier's newspaper from Civil War to the current times and artifacts associated with the history of the American military.
Location: 17377 Stars and Stripes Way P.O. Box 1861 Bloomfield, MO 63825 Tel: (573) 568-2055 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Branson's IMAX Entertainment Complex - Stop by for huge images and surround sound, exactly what makes IMAX so famous. The 210-seat Remember When Theater is part of the Imax Entertainment Complex too.
Location: 3562 Shepherd Of The Hills Expressway, Branson, Missouri 65616 Tel: 417 335 3533 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shepherd of the Hills Outdoor Theater - The Shepherd of the Hills Homestead and Outdoor Theatre represent more than a tourist attraction to the Ozarks area. It marks the spot where Ozark tourism was born in 1907. Wright's novel is responsible for drawing thousands of tourists to the Ozarks, long before tourism became an industry in the area. They came over roads that weren't much more than cattle paths to see the Matthew's home, Inspiration Point and the other sites he made famous in what was known as The Shepherd of the Hills country.
Location: 5586 West Highway 76 | Box 770, Branson, Missouri 65616 Tel: 417-334-4191 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
66 Drive-In Theatre - One of the last remaining operating drive-in theaters on Route 66.
Location: 17231 Old 66 Boulevard, Carthage, Missouri 64836 Tel: 417-359-5959 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Powers Museum - Museum of Carthage History featuringrotating exhibits, library, gift shop,and free public programs on a monthlybasis. Also co-sponsor special eventssuch as Carthage Chautauqua, ragtime contests and other community events.
Location: 1617 W Oak, Carthage, Missouri 64836 Tel: 417-358-2667 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Missouri Wall of Fame - The Missouri Wall of Fame is a 500-foot span of flood wall in downtown Cape Girardeau, Missouri, covered with a mural depicting 45 famous people who were born in the state or achieved fame while living there.
Location: Water Street, Cape Girardeau, Missouri
