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 8 Fountains 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. 519 on S. Main
2. KC Fountains
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 376 reviews
"The City of Fountains" boasts more than 40 public water works, ranging from classical to modern, minimalist to ornate.
Reviewed By Y9090RNmichaelf
I've lived in KC many years and have experienced just about every fountain around. My top 5 fountains if you'd like to do a fountain tour... 1. J C Nichols Memorial Fountain - Plaza/Midtown 2. Crown Center Square Fountain - Crown Center/Downtown 3. Children's Fountain - North Kansas City 4. Northland Fountain - Kansas City/Northland 5. Meyer Circle Fountain - Ward Parkway/Midtown Honorable Mentions: Firefighter Fountain, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fountain, Loose Park Rose Garden Fountain, Henry Wollman Bloch Fountain (Union Station)
3. J.C. Nichols Memorial Fountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 186 reviews
Dedicated to the memory of J.C. Nichols, the developer of Kansas City's Country Club Plaza, this is one of the most treasured water fountains in town.
Reviewed By TV2451
This very pretty fountain is a special feature of the Country Club Plaza area. KC is known for fountains and this one may be the best. Enjoy it on a warm summer night.
4. Branson Landing Fountain Show
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,270 reviews
Reviewed By uniquegirl
This is amazing!We went on a Sunday night to see this and the fountains and fire were set to The Star Spangled Banner"and loved it so much that we went back on Monday night to see it again. That night it was set to "Rocky Mountain Way". Both nights were totally awesome. A must see!!!
5. Rotary Park
6. Milles Fountain
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 21 reviews
Located across from historic Union Station, this magnificent fountain and sculpture represents the meeting of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers.
Reviewed By 866TaylorB - Chicago, United States
The Milles Fountain that dominates Aloe Plaza in downtown St. Louis, Missouri, is an extraordinary example of sculptural craftsmanship. Located in the 1800 block of Market Street, across the street from historic Union Station, the fountain was designed and constructed by Swedish-born sculptor Carl Milles, who was a pupil of Auguste Rodin. Originally called "Wedding of the Rivers," it was completed in 1939 and dedicated in 1940. Lighting and landscaping were added in 1954. It was declared a St. Louis Landmark in 1971. The fountain represents the coming together of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers. They are represented by two central figures, one male (Mississippi) standing on a catfish and one female (Missouri) standing on a shell, with 17 water spirits forming a wedding procession, symbolic of the smaller streams that empty into the two major rivers. In addition, there are 14 bronze statues that celebrate the meeting of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers. In defense of criticism arising over the nudity of the male figure, the fountain's name was changed to "Meeting of the Waters." It was envisioned to be the centerpiece of Aloe Plaza, a 3.35-acre urban park that was created in 1931. Part of the Terminus section of the St. Louis Gateway Mall, it is two blocks in size and is bounded by Market, Chestnut, 18th and 20th Streets, in front of Union Station.
7. Piazza Imo
8. Terry Barnes Memorial Fountain
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 1 reviews
