Vacation rentals in Missouri

For a Midwest state, Missouri has more to offer than most. The history of Missouri reaches back thousands of years and it has a lot of firsts. But some of the most interesting include the exciting St. Louis landmarks, the fabulous Ozarks and the exhilarating shows you’ll find in Branson like Silver Dollar City which is loaded with amusement rides. However, there is more to Missouri than entertainment. There are many natural wonders like the enchanting caverns and beautiful lakes for hiking, fishing, and water sports. There is something here for everyone.

You’ll find many variations of interesting cuisine and homebrews cooking here. Missouri has vineyards, breweries, and moonshine. Take a tour to discover the food culture, especially in St. Louis’ sub city Soulard. There are many exciting events all year round to mark in your calendar like Mardi Gras, Blues Festivals, Beer, and Food festivals. So, get a taste of everything and review your favorites. There are many live entertainment venues and a number that are sure to please, from southern blues to hip hop. So, come on down to the “Show Me State” for your next adventure.

Missouri is overflowing with outdoor adventure in a variety of categories. Here are some of the highlights. In St. Louis don’t miss Amp up Action Park where adrenaline is the name of the game for a plethora of action-centered activities. In Kansas City, Go-Ape-Treetop-Adventure is a must to get your adrenaline pumping. You’ll need a week to swing on the ropes course, zip-line around the park and much more. The Ozarks feature a motherload of thrills like the Flyboard activity at Table Rock Lake. It’s like flying on a water-propelled hoverboard!

Starting in St. Louis you will find the famous towering Gateway Arch. Have a bite and a cocktail 400 feet up at the 360 Rooftop Hilton St. Louis bar with the entire amazing city before you. Then head over to Soulard to discover the heartbeat of the city and Ameristar Casino if gaming is your thing. Kansas City features its own gems in the Rivermarket district including awesome BBQ, live theater and fascinating museums like the Arabia Steamboat Museum loaded with artifacts from the sunken steamboat of the mid-1800s. There’s so much to see!

Try the I-fly ride where you’ll feel like you’re dangling from an airplane through breathtaking vistas. Then get involved at the interactive stations offering a variety of experiences where you can let your inner child come out and have a blast with Virtual Reality games and cool bumper cars. This is a must-do for you and your besties or family!

Missouri is blessed with a variety of homegrown food and drinks. These guided tours will give you a glimpse of the heartfelt dedication the locals put into their culinary and brewing traditions. You can choose from the KC food tour which specializes in BBQ smoked meats, Wine and Shine for a blend of wine tasting and moonshine tasting, and the Craft beer tours featuring a hundred unique brews to sample.

The State parks offer some choice caves for a fascinating family adventure. Onondaga has two caves for an exciting discovery of what lives underground in the caverns. Fisher Cave at Meramec Park is very large with wildlife in the caves as well. Ozark caverns is located in the Lake of Ozarks Park and features the Angel Showers in one of its rooms. You can take a tour of several or choose one cave system to explore.

Natural hot springs are also known as healing waters. These springs, near KC, offer relaxation with restoration of the body’s ailments. Take a day or two while you’re on holiday to give your body a well-earned break. Check out the town of Excelsior while you are there and discover its charm.

This family-friendly venue is in St. Louis starting at the Old Courthouse. Choose your team for this amazing quest then download the app on your smartphone for the self-guided historical adventure. You’ll have so much fun learning about the fascinating history in St. Louis!