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Missouri may not be a mecca for travelers yet it's a mistake to snub the Show Me state. Here are 10 reasons why. 1) Missouri is both a Midwestern and Southern state. 2) It has a distinctive mix of urban and rural cultures. 3) It has a great many sights and attractions. 4) It's home to the tallest man-made monument in the United States. The Gateway Arch in St. Louis towers 630 feet above the Mississippi River and marks America's westward expansion. 5) Ha Ha Tonka State Park, complete with karst features - sinkholes, caves, springs and natural bridges - and cliff top castle ruins, is a great place to hike. 6) The St. Louis Science Center, named one of the 10 best science centers for families by Parents magazine, is fun place to take tykes. 7) Branson boasts more than 50 theatres featuring live music and comedy shows and has a plethora of fun family places. 8) Not only is the St. Louis Zoo the third largest zoo in America, it consistently ranks as one of the best in the nation. 9) The Lake of the Ozarks is a preeminent place for leaf-peepers. 10) Missouri is a kid-friendly state.
Maps
Online maps are a great family travel planning resource and great way to get the kids involved in a family vacation. Use online maps of Missouri to pinpoint your family travel destination, identify points of interest and plan your itinerary. Map mountain ranges, national parks and Native American reservations. And use online maps to learn about the history, geography and politics of the land.
Books
Books are a great way to introduce young children to a new adventure and get teens and tweens ready for a family trip. We've compiled a list of books about Missouri and books by Missouri authors for children of various ages and with varying interests. What better why to begin a journey that a trip through literature?
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- Missouri Authors & Books about Missouri
News
Local newspapers provide insight to local culture in a way books can't. Read Missouri newspapers online and brush up on Missouri current events from around the state. Get Missouri news and, in addition to discovering what Missourians are reading, find out what's happening.
- Missouri Newspapers
- stltoday.com
- KansasCity.com
- Columbia Daily Tribune
Kids' Stuff
Online resources make learning lots of fun. Get fun facts about the U.S. state of Missouri. Find trivia about the 40th U.S. state and 16th most populous. Discover the history of Missouri and the state's largest cities. Learn about slavery in this southern state and the role it played in Missouri's bid for statehood. Test your knowledge before you depart and again when you return. Print the information you find fascinating and take it with you on your family trip. Explain your findings to your family members and use the things you learn to make your travel journal really cool.
- Missouri Facts & Trivia
- 50States.com
- Enchanted Learning
- History of Missouri
- World Atlas
- The Missouri Compromise
- Social Studies for Kids
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