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
Things to do in Missouri, United States: The Best Bodies of Water
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. Table Rock Lake
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2,309 reviews
Nationally known for its bass fishing, this beautiful clear water lake with gorgeous vistas is also an ideal setting for swimming, boating and water sports, and rivals some Caribbean islands with its excellent scuba diving.
Reviewed By dtw1969 - Fairview Heights, United States
Beautiful , large lake that has a lot of boats running around - but still is nice. Hiking around, walking near, swimming and more here! Bring the family, picnic and just relax. A great place to watch sunset is the boat ramp near Moonshine Beach!
2. Misissippi River
3. Eleven Point River
4. West City Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By drbroundtheworld - Saint Louis, United States
Decided to attend Festus' Traditional Music Festival held at this park. The park isn't located off any major highways, you need to navigate thru some local neighborhoods but worth the drive. Attendance fee was collected at the entrance and was open parking and there was lots of places to park. Before we grabbed a spot we took our time and walk around the park. It's large with a variety of open areas, picnic tables and has quite a few sports fields and walking paths. No highway noise, very quite and relaxing. I really like the park's elevated, covered, permanent stage for their concerts throughout the year. The park was popular with those not attending the concert too. Glad we found this park!!
5. Greer Spring
6. Lake Girardeau Conservation Area
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Butterflydays - Cape Girardeau, United States
Lake Girardeau Conservation Area is such a peaceful place to spend some time. It's a good fishing spot. You can just sit and relax for awhile looking out over the water.
7. Ozark National Scenic Riverways
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
Protected area consisting of 134 miles of the Current and Jacks Fork Rivers in the Ozark Highlands of southeastern Missouri, which offers excellent opportunities for canoeing, kayaking, tubing and fishing.
Reviewed By kellyrK8851HY
If you love clean, cool, clear water coming from the ground, you'll love this area. The rivers are amazing, among the best in the country. There are many first magnitude springs, which means of 65 million gallons per day.
8. Lake of the Ozarks
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 100 reviews
Created when the Bagnell Dam was constructed in 1931, this lake covers more than 54,000 acres and has more than 1,150 miles of shoreline.
Reviewed By T4918CPjasmineg
I have lived in the lake of the Ozarks my whole life and its awesome! You can get condos, houses, and stay at resorts that are right on the water! People write bad reviews because of one place here, they just haven't seen all of the lake. Maybe there are accidents and everything but thats normally live in the lake of the Ozarks or big cities in general. And it might not be the safest to go out on the water but in some areas it is. I would check out Lake of the Ozarks if I were you, you'll have a blast!
9. Lake Taneycomo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 384 reviews
Reviewed By rdepriest7 - Coffeyville, United States
Lake Taneycomo is one of those hidden treasures of the Ozarks. Unique in its appeal for Trout fishing and boating, it also boasts a place of refreshing even on hot days of summer as the spring-like waters flow from the dam of Tablerock lake. If you love nature's beauty you will love Lake Taneycomo.
10. Lake Wappapello
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
A place to sleep under the stars. A place to fish. A place to hike, to mountain bike, to backpack, to camp. Lake Wappapello has a little something for everyone. Blue waters and abundant fish make the lake ideal for fisherman who want to fish for crappie, catfish and bass. Miles of trails throughout the park offer great scenery and picturesque views.
