Missouri is the perfect destination for visitors passionate about hiking and green landscapes and those who want to discover beautiful and large American cities such as Kansas City, Saint Louis or its capital Jefferson City.
First, Jefferson City, which takes its name from the third President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson, seduces thanks ►
Missouri is the perfect destination for visitors passionate about hiking and green landscapes and those who want to discover beautiful and large American cities such as Kansas City, Saint Louis or its capital Jefferson City.
First, Jefferson City, which takes its name from the third President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson, seduces thanks to its architecture and historic buildings. You can only pass through Jefferson City by admiring its Missouri State Capitol, composed of sculptures, frescos and dome. It is the symbol of the state's historical resources, in the same way as the Missouri State Penitentiary, a prison until 2004. Since then, it has become a natural tourist attraction where visitors immerse themselves in the prison that has housed the most sordid stories of dangerous prisoners.
The capital also counts many museums worth visiting, such as the free access Missouri State Museum and an extensive collection emblematic of the state's history and culture. Like the sumptuous plains and forests of Missouri, you'll find the Runge Conservation Nature Center. Far from the noise of the city and easily accessible from downtown, this trail will guarantee you a calm and wooded landscape where you can meet some rare animals of the region.
Kansas City has nothing to envy the great megacities of the country because you will always find something to do day and night. Indeed, during the day, you can crisscross the city thanks to an urban hiking circuit in which you will pass by the Freedom Memorial and the West Side district renowned for its architecture influenced by Latin American cultures and murals. At night, you'll enjoy passing by the Power and Light District: the neighborhood that never sleeps. This trendy district of Kansas City will delight you with its cocktail bars, concerts and many nightlife places.
Southern Missouri is perfect for a summer vacation as it has plenty of natural spaces to explore and outdoor activities with family or friends. This is also the case of the city of Branson family-friendly thanks to its Zoo and water park. In addition, that's where the famous Titanic Museum Attraction is located, where you can immerse yourself in the history of the unfortunate shipwreck. Still in the south, you can experience the nature reserves with multiple waterfalls, abundant rivers and idyllic landscapes. The most famous is the Elephant Rocks State Park – a geological reserve known for its vast rocks, 1.5 billion years old and the Parkville Nature Sanctuary, where the many waterfalls and rivers will make your walks enjoyable.
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