Top Things to do in Missouri
Top Hotels in Missouri
- 1. Lodge of the Ozarks
- 2. Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
- 3. Savannah House Hotel
- 4. Drury Inn St. Louis at Union Station
- 5. Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
- 6. The Last Hotel
- 7. Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Brentwood
- 8. Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Convention Center
- 9. Branson Towers Hotel
- 10. Seven Gables Inn
10 Nightlife in Missouri That You Shouldn't Miss
From the riverboat casinos, breweries and historical neighborhoods in St. Louis and fabulous fountains and barbeque in Kansas City to the “Live Music Show Capital of the World, Branson, to the awesome outdoor lifestyle in the Lake of the Ozarks region, the state offers visitors a seemingly endless line-up of unique vacation experiences. You’re never far from a state park or historic site as there are 85 of them throughout the state. There are 840 miles of trail for hikers, backpackers, bicycle riders, off-road vehicle users and horseback riders. Some of the state’s top attractions include the Gateway Arch and St. Louis Zoo in St. Louis, Cameron Cave in Hannibal, and the American Jazz Museum and Worlds of Fun amusement park in Kansas City. Wine lovers will be pleased to know there are 96 wineries in the state where you can sample wines and take tours. For golfers, the picturesque Lake Ozark region offers play on gems like the Tan-Tar-A Resort Oaks Course and Old Kinderhook. Why not introduce your children to the real world of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn? Visit Hannibal, where your kids can immerse themselves in the world of Mark Twain with a tour of the author’s home, a cruise on the Mississippi River, an exploration excursion of the caves in his books and visits to various historic homes. Other great family-oriented activities throughout the state include hiking the Ozark Trail, splashing at a water park in Branson and visiting the Harry S. Truman home and presidential library in Independence.
Restaurants in Missouri
1. Blue Room
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 58 reviews
This jazz bar opened in 1997.
Reviewed By 160marybethh - Tucson, United States
Way back when Jazz and Blues were evolving, Kansas City was one of THE great jazz cities of this evolving genre. Blues, jazz and barbecue kind of go together in this Kansas City historic district at 18th and Vine. The Blue Room is kind of a Twofer. The Blue Room sits cozily under the American Jazz Museum and you can get to the Jazz Museum from an unassuming door in the back of the Club. The Museum side of the door says something like 'Jazz'. I took my 15-year-old nephew, who plays a bass trombone in a high school marching band, to the Blue Room because he's old enough to recognize styles and I wanted blues and jazz represented in his musical education. He was the only young one there but the crowd's age was a pretty good mix. It was a Friday and we nabbed the last two available seats in this intimate house. A local blues artist (and KC has some great ones) entertained an appreciative Happy Hour audience with her 4-piece backup band from 5:30 to 7:30. The drinks are pretty cheap and the house wines are nothing to write home about but really - when smooth blues and Jazz are being offered who cares about the drinks? Plenty of hard liquor choices if you are picky. The drive down 18th is a little industrial but the two- or three-block stretch around 18th and Vine has plenty of restaurants and other clubs that offer music to make it a night. As a bonus, if you get there early enough, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum is adjacent to the Jazz Museum. These two museums highlight the incredible Black American music and sports contributions not only to Kansas City but to the world. The Blue Room door is right on the corner of 18th and Vine and if you look catty-corner across the street you will see a free parking lot. There is street parking but you have to get there plenty early. I highly recommend the Blue Room for not only the quality musical talent, both national and local, in this intimate venue but also for the great people watching (jazz clubs are so much fun). And please, remember to dress up a little. Show your respect for this wonderful historic space and this fine music.
2. St. Louis BarCycle
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 37 reviews
St. Louis BarCycle offers tours on a 14-passenger pedal pub. This open air “party bike” travels around the Soulard district and stops at bars whenever a thirst needs quenching. It is the perfect vehicle for bar crawls, bachelor/bachelorette parties, birthday parties, company outings, cardinal/rams/blues games, brewery tours, charity events, and so much more.
3. Illusionist Rick Thomas - Mansion of Dreams
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,518 reviews
The Magic of Rick Thomas - BRANSON'S ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR! THE BEST MAGICIAN PERIOD! - ShowBiz Magazine - Rick Thomas now proudly brings to Branson the most successful family show in Las Vegas history. World-renowned Illusionist Rick Thomas has been delighting Las Vegas audiences and wowing critics for 15 years. He has also completed five world tours covering over 50 countries. Critics call it the perfect show for the entire family! High honors include the coveted "Magician of the Year" by the Academy of Magical Arts and "Stage Magician of the Year" by the World Magic Awards. Thomas has also been featured on numerous national television specials including the NBC specials "The World's Greatest Magic" and his own specials on ABC. Stunning magic, extreme comedy, exquisite dancers and an inspiring story are woven into one an Extraordinary Branson Entertainment Value!
Reviewed By mhuff612 - Moberly, United States
While on vacation my wife and I were looking for something to entertain our entire family and after seeing ads and reviews we decided to go to Rick Thomas's show at the Andy Williams theater. We were able to get tickets on groupon and saved quite a bit for our family of five. The theater is doing what they can to insure social distancing leaving room between parties in rows and skipping rows. The show kept our whole family's attention from start to finish and we have a 16 year old daughter and a 10 year old daughter and son (he is autistic). Rick and his assistant along with the dancers were very entertaining and I would recommend this show to anyone !!!
4. Blue Room Comedy Club
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 114 reviews
Springfield's premier stand up comedy venue. Blue Room Comedy Club has the best laughs in downtown Springfield. Located downtown right inside Billiards of Springfield, known for the best burgers, the best pool hall, and now the Blue Room Comedy Club. Come on out for a fun night of stand-up comedy and great drink specials. Every Friday and Saturday night national touring comedians come to our stage, filling the room with laughter. Every Thursday we have amateur night for anyone to have the opportunity to pursue the art of comedy.
Reviewed By Brandonlee41 - Fair Grove, United States
Great place for national touring comedians along with some great local talent. Decent food available while you watch the show. Great staff.
5. DogMaster Distillery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By PMMarion - Tarrytown, United States
Great small batch distillery in Columbia. Their products include whiskey, bourbon, vodka, rum, and gin. We had a long educational, and very enjoyable talk with one of the founding partners/owners during which he explained the processes they use and provided samples for tasting. An extremely enjoyable experience and excellent product. Looking forward to going back.
6. Comedy Hypnosis With Austin Singley
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 234 reviews
NOW SERVING ALCOHOL! Comedy Hypnosis with Austin Singley is the newest show in Branson and is a non-stop 90 minute hypnotic spectacle of ‘Las Vegas Styled’ proportions! Accompanied by 500+ intelligent lighting fixtures, 300+ individual lighting and sound cues, and hundreds of green napkins, Award-Winning Entertainer and Hypnotist, Austin Singley, is taking Branson audiences by storm with his high-energy and innovative shows! Comedy Hypnosis with Austin Singley is slated to headlines at The Yakov Smirnoff Theatre in 2019, alternating between different shows every single performance!
Reviewed By kwarnerrdh - Branson, United States
My husband and I attended the after dark show the day after Christmas. We were super skeptical but read some good reviews and wanted to check it out! We recently moved to the area from St. Louis so finding something later and more adult oriented in Branson was amazing (Oh and the added booze for sale is another bonus) And holy crap was this show good!!!!! Austin is absolutely fantastic and his quickness is the best part of the show. Someone that can quickly react to his surroundings and crack jokes about it and at times crack himself up is the best type of comedian! His stage hand was also fabulous as well!!! We loved the show and have been telling everyone when they come visit us we will have to take them!!! We plan on seeing this show multiple times because I’m sure it will be ever changing and always entertaining!!!!
7. BB's Jazz, Blues and Soups
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 124 reviews
Reviewed By NDeniseS - Saint Louis, United States
This old row house looking building on the corner of a busy street, surrounded by stadiums, pubs, and office buildings is home to live music and wonderful food. Sitting close but far enough away from the 5'-tall speakers, we had an excellent view of the 20-year veteran singer Kim Massey. I hadn't heard of her before last night, but I know her now and I'm her newest fan. This woman, and her fantastically talented (play it by ear) band, played non-stop for three hours! She sang blues, jazz, rock & roll, and even a country song. This great-grandma sings live three nights a week to audiences who know her and love her. She doesn't appear to show signs of slowing down: the audience love she heard most likely energized her to keep singing. I love the extraordinary display of musical talent, and luckily there are places like this to experience it.
8. Stanley's Cigar Lounge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
9. Jazz St. Louis
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Presenting the very best of live jazz in an intimate, 200-seat listening room with dining and drinks.
Reviewed By bolla1 - Saint Louis, United States
Excellent venue to hear local and national jazz artists preform while enjoying an excellent dinner or just drinks. Sit in Nancy's Lounge and enjoy the concert on big screen TV for free or purchase a ticket for the main venue. Jazz St. Louis is a 501c3 organization supporting jazz education for students throughout the St. Louis area. Your attendance helps spread jazz through education.
10. Howl at the Moon Kansas City
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 98 reviews
Howl at the Moon Kansas City is the hottest spot in the Power and Light District! Our high-energy dueling pianos and amazing events make us the coolest spot for Kansas City nightlife! From company functions to happy hour with friends to bachelorette parties in Kansas City, the party is always at Howl at the Moon come and see us.
Reviewed By 356aprilg
So much fun! Great entertainment, had a blast. So much talent, can’t believe all the artists can play piano, sing, play the guitar, drums, etc... Best time I’ve had in long time.
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