Oct 28, 2019
Missouri State Penitentiary opened in 1836, the same year as the Battle of the Alamo. It celebrated its 98th birthday the year Alcatraz opened. The prison was named “bloodiest 47 acres in America” in 1967 by Time magazine. Before closing it doors for good in 2004, the...
Oct 18, 2019
Historic Fort Osage was built when Missouri was still considered the far west. Now you can visit the reconstructed site, designed to appear as it did in 1812, with authentically attired living-history interpreters. Step back in time and walk on ground once trod by...
Sep 27, 2019
Discover a hidden world of crystal, water, and stone at Bridal Cave and Thunder Mountain Park on Lake of the Ozarks near Camdenton, MO! No one needs an excuse to visit central Missouri’s stunning Lake of the Ozarks. The huge, 92 mile-long reservoir was created...
Sep 13, 2019
Whether you’re a big fan of beer, pretzels, and oom-pah music, or are just wanting to celebrate the season, Hermann Oktoberfest has the gemütlichkeit you’re after with related events and celebrations every weekend through the month of October! Oktoberfest is a fun,...
Aug 26, 2019
You don’t have to be a blues fan to appreciate the National Blues Museum. This “don’t miss” attraction in downtown St. Louis MO shows how the uniquely American art form remains an important part of our lives, our nation’s history, and continues to influence musicians...
