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
Top 10 Farms in Missouri, United States
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. Shatto Dairy
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 48 reviews
A family owned dairy farm located north of Kansas City. Tours are offered by appointment Tuesday - Saturday, by calling the farm. Tour goers can see how the family milks cows, bottles the milk in glass bottles, makes cheese and more. Visitors can also pet the baby calves, milk a cow and sample many of their award winning products. The farm is open 7 days a week with the country store open from 8-6 during the week and from 9-4 on the weekend. Come visit and enjoy yummy local products, great country setting and a fun agri-tourism experience.
Reviewed By JS1418 - Cordele, United States
Ever wonder where your milk, cheese, ice cream, and other dairy products come from? Take the Shatto tour and see it all first hand. For $6 you get a behind-the-scenes look at a dairy farm, the change to have your thumb sucked on by a milking machine, the chance to milk a cow by hand, and the chance to step in manure if you aren't careful. Hey, they warn you it is a working farm! Great for city kids, but we've been here a couple of times, even with 20+ adult year old "children", and always enjoyed it. You get a tour and explanation of the production, milking demonstration, samples of many flavored milks they make (we all liked root beer), cheeses, and butter based spreads. The gift store sells all that and more.
2. Honey Hive Farms
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Honey Hive Farms sells bees, bulk honey and has beekeeping classes. Our goal is to "Save The World One Bee At A Time!"
3. Perryville Pumpkin Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
This is a small, working family farm. Take a tractor-pulled wagon ride to pick pumpkins off the vine. Or, choose pre-picked pumpkins from the yard, crawl on and under the straw, walk the corn maze, feed goats, go pumpkin bowling, sling pumpkins, play our mini farm golf, decorate pumpkins, milk the cow and more. Experience all the colors, sights and sounds of harvest on the farm. Groups welcome!
4. YaYa's Alpaca Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
Located less than an hours drive from Kansas City, Yaya's Alpaca Farm invites you to come make some memories with the alpacas. We offer a 90 minute tour to learn about, photograph and feed our large alpaca herd. Farm tours are offered 7 days a week in our climate controlled barn at 10:30am, 1:30pm and 3:30 pm rain or shine. See a demonstration of our machines used to make alpaca products, and shop our farm store for unique alpaca gifts! Individuals, families, groups and bus tours welcome!
Reviewed By williamwT4373NY
Our 58 mile trip to YAYA'S was a home run for our three granddaughters - 16,13 AND 8. It is hard to find something that the girls really like to do together given their range of ages. Highlights of the visit included meeting Carl, the owner, and having hands on with the alpacas "Mr, Ed", "Einstein" and "Christmas" inside the classroom. We took lots of photos. Suggest you wear shoes and clothing to match the farm conditions. A bonus was learning how the wool is made into clothing. IMHO you should leave 1 1/2 - 2 hours for the visit. I believe we had a jewell of a visit and connected with Nature and the wonderful world of the Alpaca. I have visited most activities in the KC area and rate this visit at the top of my adventures. Thanks Carl for a great time.
5. Dickherber Farms
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By monicahB8655FQ - Saint Peters, United States
We have visited this farm every year for over 5 years now. They have all of the animals you'd expect to find on a farm, and its right on Hwy N off Hwy K. You wander around at your own pace and see and feed the animals and there are different things for the kids to do. They have a great corn maze each year and it's included in the price of admission, $7 or $8 each. Highly recommend a visit.
6. Daniels Farm & Greenhouse
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Admission: Children & Adults (2 years & Up) $6.00 per person INCLUDED in the admission - Giant Straw Maze, Petting Zoo, Unique Fort Maze, Tube Slides, Pony Swings, Giant Tire Swings, Corn Boxes, Picnic Area, Antique Farm Equipment, and more! Rides: Pony Express Train: $3.00 per rider (Child & Adult) Pony Rides* $7.00 per ride Nerf Zone* $4.00 per person *(Sat. & Sun. only) Oct 1st-31st yearly.
7. Green Dirt Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By MollyMax1000 - Beaufort, United States
I learned about Green Dirt Farm while watching a TV show called "Tastemakers". It was so interesting I knew I must visit it in person. I was not disappointed when I traveled to Weston, Missouri, and toured the farm. Not only is the cheese they make delicious, they are a responsible farm, caring wholeheartedly for their animals and the earth that produces the grass they eat. The tour begins and ends at their cheese shop, which is a lovely place to have lunch and a glass of wine. Don't miss an opportunity to visit one of the few sheep dairies in the U.S.
8. The Shepherd of the Hills
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,373 reviews
In 1907 a Christian minister named Harold Bell Wright wrote a book that would forever change southwest Missouri. The Shepherd of the Hills became a instant best seller making Branson into a tourist destination overnight. On this historic Homestead, where he spent his summers with the Ross family, whom he based the book around, we bring to life beautiful outdoor drama that made Branson into a Christian destination. Now going into our 60th season! Come see the story of the Ozarks.
Reviewed By Bobbyt6919 - Hoover, United States
We were staying at a condo on the lake so this was close by and we decided to stop in there one day To do the observation tower and ended up spending a few days there. We ziplined and saw two shows. We were at on their 60th anniversary show. Holy cow it was really neat. One of the guides told us that they were the best adventure park in America according to USA today two years running.
9. Shryocks Callaway Farms
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 41 reviews
Family farm open to tourists that features a seed plot and a new corn maze every season.
Reviewed By gallegosdos - Centralia, United States
A visit to Shryocks is worth the trip out of Columbia! You'll enjoy the corn maze, delicious treats, and fun games and activities in the barn. All in all...a great time!
