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Missouri State Capitol showing an administrative buidling and heritage architecture
Kansas City
Gateway Arch featuring a monument, night scenes and a park
Titanic Museum featuring interior views, heritage elements and a statue or sculpture
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts showing interior views and theater scenes

Missouri Attractions

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Vacationing on a shoestring budget in Missouri? Spend time instead of money on fabulous experiences.

Missouri University of Science and Technology - If you're captivated by the past, this is one attraction you won't want to miss.

Lions Club Park - Whether you can tell your daffodils from daisies, you're sure to find beauty in this gorgeous display.

Things to Do in Missouri with Kids

There are lots of awesome experiences in Missouri that the whole gang will enjoy. Here are some of the most popular family friendly experiences in the area.


 

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Meeting of the Waters Fountain showing a statue or sculpture and a fountain

Downtown St. Louis

4/5(4,004 area reviews)

Head to the heart of the largest city in Missouri for its cultural hotspots, nightlife and a colossal monument that towers over the Mississippi River.

Downtown St. Louis
Union Station featuring heritage architecture, landscape views and a high rise building

Downtown Kansas City

4.5/5(800 area reviews)

Immerse yourself in rich arts culture, marvel at numerous fountains, and indulge in upscale shopping and local cuisine. Explore the Power and Light District, Crossroads Arts District, and River Market, while enjoying easy access to public transportation.

Downtown Kansas City
Branson Ferris Wheel featuring a garden and night scenes

Branson Theater District

4.5/5(2,906 area reviews)

A vast wheel with its own radio station and dazzling light show is a shining example of this area’s penchant for the theatrical.

Branson Theater District
Country Club Plaza

Country Club Plaza

Designed in Baroque Revival and Moorish Revival style, this upscale shopping center boasts high-end stores like Tiffany & Co. and Michael Kors, alongside European-inspired architecture, statues, and fountains. Luxury hotels and hidden parking add to the experience.

Country Club Plaza
Sight and Sound Theatres

Branson Meadows

While visiting Branson Meadows, you might make a stop by sights like The Mansion and Sight and Sound Theatres.

Branson Meadows
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Clayton

Visitors often come to Clayton for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Chapel of St. Timothy And St. Titus, Concordia Seminary and Shaw Park Tennis Center. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at Clayton Station.

Clayton

 

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Frequently asked questions

What to do in Missouri on a rainy day?
There's no need to splish, splash and splosh your way through a rainy day when there are wonderful indoor activities like these to enjoy:


What is Missouri famous for?
No vacation in Missouri is really complete without seeing Gateway Arch and Busch Stadium.
What should I not miss in Missouri?
Don't return home without ticking off the following sensational sights:

  • T-Mobile Center
  • Arrowhead Stadium
  • Silver Dollar City
  • Worlds of Fun

Are there cheap things to do in Missouri?
What can you do in Missouri for free?
You'll hardly have time to pull your wallet out of your pocket with so many terrific free attractions:

  • Gateway Arch
  • Crown Center
  • Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World
  • Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction