Missouri wouldn’t quite be Missouri without having these staple items. Here are a few of my favorite that you’ll only find in the Show-Me State.
- Provel cheese
Bill Walsh/flickr Provel is a tri-blend of cheddar, Swiss and provolone cheeses and is said to have originated in Missouri. In fact, it’s what makes our St. Louis-style pizza so unique and delicious.
- Saint Louis Bread Company
Kitty W./Yelp That’s right, Panera. Even though we’ve branched out to become one of the greatest chains in the world, we’re still holding true to our original name. And the St. Louis Bread Company restaurants can only be found in Missouri.
- Shut-ins
Brad Kebodeaux/flickr To the rest of the world, a shut-in is a reclusive person who stays in. To Missourians, our shut-ins are the reasons we get out of the house in the summer. This Ozark term refers to a river that is naturally confined within a deep, narrow channel. Johnson Shut-ins and Castor Shut-ins are our most popular ones.
- The greatest BBQ
Q39/Facebook Keyword: greatest. When it comes to BBQ ribs, pulled pork and burnt ends, Missouri tops the list. Chicago, you’re okay. Memphis, you’re good. But Missouri? We’re the greatest.
- Strange Donuts
Strange Donuts/Facebook
Strange Donuts/Facebook You’ll only find this donut franchise in Columbia, Kirkwood and Maplewood. Not going to lie, their donuts can get pretty, well, strange…but that’s why we love them so much.
- Hair museum
Leila’s Hair Museum/Facebook For those special days that you find yourself wanting to spend your afternoon at a hair museum, there’s Leila’s Hair Museum in Independence. As strange as it sounds, Leila’s may be the only hair museum in the United States, which is pretty cool. Or just plain weird.
- The Gateway Arch
Anna Hanford/flickr Most Americans are familiar with the Golden Arches, also known as, McDonald’s. However, St. Louis just needs one arch to draw in millions of visitors each year, and we call that the Gateway Arch.
- Picturesque water mills
Keith Yahl/flickr We may not be the only state with water mills, but we do have the most picturesque ones thanks to our crystal clear rivers and springs.
- Askinosie Chocolate
Askinosie Chocolate/Facebook
Askinosie Chocolate/Facebook Askinosie Cholates are another sweet treat that can only be found in Missouri. You can order online, but nothing beats drinking a cup of delicious hot cocoa at their Springfield shop.
What’s your favorite thing that can only be found in Missouri? Share with us in the comments.
Bill Walsh/flickr
Provel is a tri-blend of cheddar, Swiss and provolone cheeses and is said to have originated in Missouri. In fact, it’s what makes our St. Louis-style pizza so unique and delicious.
Kitty W./Yelp
That’s right, Panera. Even though we’ve branched out to become one of the greatest chains in the world, we’re still holding true to our original name. And the St. Louis Bread Company restaurants can only be found in Missouri.
Brad Kebodeaux/flickr
To the rest of the world, a shut-in is a reclusive person who stays in. To Missourians, our shut-ins are the reasons we get out of the house in the summer. This Ozark term refers to a river that is naturally confined within a deep, narrow channel. Johnson Shut-ins and Castor Shut-ins are our most popular ones.
Q39/Facebook
Keyword: greatest. When it comes to BBQ ribs, pulled pork and burnt ends, Missouri tops the list. Chicago, you’re okay. Memphis, you’re good. But Missouri? We’re the greatest.
Strange Donuts/Facebook
You’ll only find this donut franchise in Columbia, Kirkwood and Maplewood. Not going to lie, their donuts can get pretty, well, strange…but that’s why we love them so much.
Leila’s Hair Museum/Facebook
For those special days that you find yourself wanting to spend your afternoon at a hair museum, there’s Leila’s Hair Museum in Independence. As strange as it sounds, Leila’s may be the only hair museum in the United States, which is pretty cool. Or just plain weird.
Anna Hanford/flickr
Most Americans are familiar with the Golden Arches, also known as, McDonald’s. However, St. Louis just needs one arch to draw in millions of visitors each year, and we call that the Gateway Arch.
Keith Yahl/flickr
We may not be the only state with water mills, but we do have the most picturesque ones thanks to our crystal clear rivers and springs.
Askinosie Chocolate/Facebook
Askinosie Cholates are another sweet treat that can only be found in Missouri. You can order online, but nothing beats drinking a cup of delicious hot cocoa at their Springfield shop.
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