Missouri has a lot of hidden gems. Sometimes, to find the best places to visit you really need to ask a local about the best park or restaurant. So we’re here to help with this compilation of 10 recent articles that will show you some of Missouri’s hidden gems. Click the link at the bottom of each description to read our full article.
- Prairie Garden Trust - New Bloomfield
Prairie Garden Trust/Website The Prairie Garden Trust is beautifully preserved area in central Missouri. Filled with wildflowers, prairie grasses, and woods this natural oasis is well worth the visit. For more information, read the whole article here.
- Ha Ha Tonka State Park - Camdenton
Jason Runyon/Wikimedia Ha Ha Tonka State Park covers over 3,700 acres and includes over 15 miles of hiking trails through magnificent scenery. However, the castle ruins are the true star of the show. For more information, read the whole article here.
- Mark Twain Landing, Splash Landing Waterpark - Monroe City
Mark Twain Landing/Facebook About 25 miles west of Hannibal you will find a hidden water park that is fun for the whole family. At Splash Landing you can cool off in the wave pool or swirl around in the turtle bowl. For more information, read the whole article here.
- Rockbridge Memorial State Park - Columbia
Narbonne1944/Wikimedia This state park is full of impressive rock formations and great hiking trails. The main attraction at Rockbridge Memorial State Park is the Devil’s Icebox cave located inside the park. It is one of the most unique and beautiful features of any Missouri park! For more information, read the whole article here.
- Big Cedar Lodge - Ridgedale
Big Cedar Lodge/Facebook Are you looking for a remote Missouri getaway with five star aminities? If yes, you’ve got to visit Big Cedar Lodge in Ridgedale. You will love the endless activities, restaurants, and relaxing atmosphere. For more information, read the whole article here.
- Wild Animal Safari - Strafford
Sherri T./Yelp If you have always wanted to go on an African safari but never had the chance, check out Strafford’s Wild Animal Safari. With over 70 species of wild animals they are sure to provide you with a once in a lifetime experience. For more information, read the whole article here.
- Kozy Kaboose - St. Louis West KOA Campground
Jan/TripAdvisor Looking for a unique place to stay? Check out the Kozy Kaboose at the St. Louis West KOA Campground. This re purposed train car is perfect for your next weekend trip. For more information, read the whole article here.
- Stone Soup Cottage - Cottleville
Stone Soup Cottage/Facebook Stone Soup Cottage provides five-star quality food in a quaint country setting. Reservations are hard to come by so don’t delay on arranging your dinner date! For more information, read the whole article here.
- Albonée Country Inn and Vineyards - Independence
Vanessa Righeimer/Only In Your State Tucked away in the rolling hills of Independence, just 30 minutes from downtown Kansas City the Albonée Country Inn and Vineyards is a perfectly relaxing day trip. If you’re looking for a weekend destination stay onsite at their beautiful inn. For more information, read the whole article here.
- Wakonda State Park - La Grange
Missouri DNR/Flickr Just 30 minutes north of Hannibal is Wakonda State Park. This little lake is perfect for all of your recreational needs but remains much less crowded than other Missouri lakes. For more information, read the whole article here.
How many of these hidden places have you visited? What other locally known places should we visit in Missouri? Let us know in the comments below!
Prairie Garden Trust/Website
The Prairie Garden Trust is beautifully preserved area in central Missouri. Filled with wildflowers, prairie grasses, and woods this natural oasis is well worth the visit. For more information, read the whole article here.
Jason Runyon/Wikimedia
Ha Ha Tonka State Park covers over 3,700 acres and includes over 15 miles of hiking trails through magnificent scenery. However, the castle ruins are the true star of the show. For more information, read the whole article here.
Mark Twain Landing/Facebook
About 25 miles west of Hannibal you will find a hidden water park that is fun for the whole family. At Splash Landing you can cool off in the wave pool or swirl around in the turtle bowl. For more information, read the whole article here.
Narbonne1944/Wikimedia
This state park is full of impressive rock formations and great hiking trails. The main attraction at Rockbridge Memorial State Park is the Devil’s Icebox cave located inside the park. It is one of the most unique and beautiful features of any Missouri park! For more information, read the whole article here.
Big Cedar Lodge/Facebook
Are you looking for a remote Missouri getaway with five star aminities? If yes, you’ve got to visit Big Cedar Lodge in Ridgedale. You will love the endless activities, restaurants, and relaxing atmosphere. For more information, read the whole article here.
Sherri T./Yelp
If you have always wanted to go on an African safari but never had the chance, check out Strafford’s Wild Animal Safari. With over 70 species of wild animals they are sure to provide you with a once in a lifetime experience. For more information, read the whole article here.
Jan/TripAdvisor
Looking for a unique place to stay? Check out the Kozy Kaboose at the St. Louis West KOA Campground. This re purposed train car is perfect for your next weekend trip. For more information, read the whole article here.
Stone Soup Cottage/Facebook
Stone Soup Cottage provides five-star quality food in a quaint country setting. Reservations are hard to come by so don’t delay on arranging your dinner date! For more information, read the whole article here.
Vanessa Righeimer/Only In Your State
Tucked away in the rolling hills of Independence, just 30 minutes from downtown Kansas City the Albonée Country Inn and Vineyards is a perfectly relaxing day trip. If you’re looking for a weekend destination stay onsite at their beautiful inn. For more information, read the whole article here.
Missouri DNR/Flickr
Just 30 minutes north of Hannibal is Wakonda State Park. This little lake is perfect for all of your recreational needs but remains much less crowded than other Missouri lakes. For more information, read the whole article here.
For more hidden gems, check out these 7 little known swimming spots in Missouri.
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