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
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Things to do in Missouri, United States: The Best Libraries
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. Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,421 reviews
Temporarily Closed
Reviewed By JamesT5733
Stopped here while passing through Independence, Missouri. Found the collection of documents and objects from the life of President Truman to be truly outstanding, giving great insights into every phase of his life. His tomb is also on site in the building's courtyard. Highly recommend spending a couple hours here for anyone interested in American history.
2. Central Public Library
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 189 reviews
Reviewed By stlflygirl99
Once voted in the top 12 architecturally significant libraries in the world. Yes, the world. A beautiful masterpiece, a must see when visiting St. Louis.
3. Mid-Continent Public Library (Antioch Branch)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
A part of the Mid-Continent Public Library System serving Clay, Platte and Jackson Counties, Missouri.
4. Midwest Genealogy Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 63 reviews
The Midwest Genealogy Center, the largest free-standing public genealogy library in the United States, is one of the nation's preeminent destinations for researching family history, providing access to almost three-quarter of a million on-site materials, as well as free online resources. Midwest Genealogy Center features 52,000 square feet of space to house all of the free resources and technology needed to research family history whether one's relatives originated in the Midwest or across an ocean. Part of Mid-Continent Public Library, The Center offers free access to microfilm sources, microfiche records, books, directories, and online resources seven days a week and offers free classes and programs throughout the year. MGC is open to the public seven days a week and closed on select holidays
5. West Plains Public Library
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By makenslow
We love the West Plains Public Library! They have a great selection of books for all ages. They also have Friday night movies, activities for the kids and much more.
6. Clay County Archives & Historical Library
7. National Archives at Kansas City
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Explore our exhibit galleries, watch Democracy Starts Here (11 min film), make rubbings of famous signatures, research your family history and more!
8. Kansas City Public Library
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 212 reviews
The Kansas City Public Library system consists of a central library, nine physical branches, a digital branch, and an outreach services program serving a constituency of over 250,000 in Kansas City, Missouri. In addition to providing library services to residents, the Library also serves as a resource for the 1.7 million metropolitan residents of greater Kansas City.
Reviewed By Sigamalolo
This very unique Library was once a bank. The parking garage is designed to look like a giant shelf of books. Even the steps look like books. Inside the Library is beautiful, upstairs is an incredible room for kids. On Saturdays they show movies Inside the old vault. There is a coffee shop available, it is well worth the visit.
