Enchanting means charming or captivating and, similar to beauty, it lies in the eye of the beholder. Sometimes places are enchanting by design, but at other times you can find them in some unexpected places. Here are some Missouri spots caught on camera that are truly enchanting.
- Missouri Botanical Gardens
Flickr/ Stephanie Butler The Missouri Botanical Gardens in St. Louis are full of spots like this one.
- Enchanted Caves at City Museum, St. Louis
Flickr/ joevare The name hints to this place within the City Museum that you may find yourself upon exploration.
- Near Navoo
Flickr/ Darin House A quiet place of solitude.
- Ha Ha Tonka Castle
Flickr/ Jodi Grove Located at Ha Ha Tonka State Park in the Lake of the Ozarks, the stone ruins of this castle were abandoned in the turn-of-the-20th-century by a prominent Kansas City businessman without being completed. It stands high atop a bluff, in a park that also features more than 15 miles of trails, sinkholes, natural bridge, caves and lake.
- Marjorie Powell Allen Chapel
Flickr/ Franklin B. Thompson This beautiful location is a non-denominational chapel overlooking the lake at Powell Gardens in Kingsville near Kansas City. It is a popular wedding spot.
- Saint Francis de Sales Oratory - High Altar
Flickr/ Phil Roussin This is the High Altar at the Saint Frances de Sales Oratory in St. Louis, administered by the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest. It stands 52 feet high.
- Battle of Carthage Park
Flickr/ pfly A pleasant spring-fed pond at the Battle of Carthage State Historical Site in Carthage commemorating the battle that took place here during the Civil War. No battles going on here now, though.
- Lakeside Patio
Flickr/ Franklin B. Thompson This lakeside patio is also in Powell Gardens in Kingsville. Looks like a great place to just relax.
- Meramec River Run
Flickr/ Jonathan The Meramec River near Steelville.
- Centene Plaza, Clayton
Flickr/ Paul Sableman Centene Plaza is a seventeen-story office tower in St. Louis that is more like a crystal palace with a multicolored glass ceiling on the outdoor walkway, glorious especially at night when illuminated. It also has a grass rooftop and a LEED Gold rating, making it not only beautiful, but efficient.
- Warm Springs Ranch, Boonville
Flickr/ Missouri Division of Tourism Warm Springs Ranch is the state-of-the-art breeding facility for the Budweiser Clydesdales.
- Cotton Rocks, Branson
Flickr/ Darin House Near Branson.
- Old St. Louis Courthouse
Flickr/ George Thomas If you look up, you will see things from a whole new perspective.
- Blue Cabanne
Flickr/ Philip Leara The Cabanne House was built in 1876 and is located on the north side of Forest Park at the Union Street entrance. It is one of the oldest structures in the park.
So maybe look around a little more and you will also find some enchanting places right under your nose. Where are some of your favorite places? Share in the comments below.
Flickr/ Stephanie Butler
The Missouri Botanical Gardens in St. Louis are full of spots like this one.
Flickr/ joevare
The name hints to this place within the City Museum that you may find yourself upon exploration.
Flickr/ Darin House
A quiet place of solitude.
Flickr/ Jodi Grove
Located at Ha Ha Tonka State Park in the Lake of the Ozarks, the stone ruins of this castle were abandoned in the turn-of-the-20th-century by a prominent Kansas City businessman without being completed. It stands high atop a bluff, in a park that also features more than 15 miles of trails, sinkholes, natural bridge, caves and lake.
Flickr/ Franklin B. Thompson
This beautiful location is a non-denominational chapel overlooking the lake at Powell Gardens in Kingsville near Kansas City. It is a popular wedding spot.
Flickr/ Phil Roussin
This is the High Altar at the Saint Frances de Sales Oratory in St. Louis, administered by the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest. It stands 52 feet high.
Flickr/ pfly
A pleasant spring-fed pond at the Battle of Carthage State Historical Site in Carthage commemorating the battle that took place here during the Civil War. No battles going on here now, though.
This lakeside patio is also in Powell Gardens in Kingsville. Looks like a great place to just relax.
Flickr/ Jonathan
The Meramec River near Steelville.
Flickr/ Paul Sableman
Centene Plaza is a seventeen-story office tower in St. Louis that is more like a crystal palace with a multicolored glass ceiling on the outdoor walkway, glorious especially at night when illuminated. It also has a grass rooftop and a LEED Gold rating, making it not only beautiful, but efficient.
Flickr/ Missouri Division of Tourism
Warm Springs Ranch is the state-of-the-art breeding facility for the Budweiser Clydesdales.
Near Branson.
Flickr/ George Thomas
If you look up, you will see things from a whole new perspective.
Flickr/ Philip Leara
The Cabanne House was built in 1876 and is located on the north side of Forest Park at the Union Street entrance. It is one of the oldest structures in the park.
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