Historic District St. Charles: 16 blocks of shopping, dining and lodging in historic, restored structures on the banks of the Missouri River. Settlement dates to 1769.See more..
4.5Rocheport(129 reviews) - Girl Trip! Historic Walking Areas
4.5History Museum on the Square(39 reviews) - nice, new museum Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Walking Areas • History Museums
History Museum on the Square is located right on historic Route 66 in Springfield, MO. Our six permanent galleries tell the stories of significant events in Springfield and create distinct and intentional dialogues about objects, individuals, and history– dialogues that foster examinations of unique aspects of Springfield, Greene County and its people. A rich and vast collection of artifacts, photographs, and stories of the crossroads are combined using innovative technologies. Take a ride in our Trolley Time Machine, see if you are as good a shot as Wild Bill Hickok in a recreation of the first Wild West Shootout, explore what Springfield was like during the Civil War, and travel down the Mother Road to the place where Route 66 got its name. Walking tours of Springfield, special programs and events are offered throughout the year and can be found on our website. Voted #1 Best New Attraction by the readers of USA TODAY.See more..
These were some of the most beautiful homes in there day. It was so sad to see so many of them falling into disrepair. But many are still glorious and have been beautifully restored. No one can afford those big old houses anymore or I think many would he redone. Definitely worth driving around.See more..
4.0John Colter Memorial(9 reviews) - On the Lewis and Clark Expedition Spent < 1 hour Historic Walking Areas
Don't miss the Memorial. It has lots of relevant info.And, John Colter is buried nearby, I was told. i did not visit the gravesite.See more..
5.0Big Spring Historic District(6 reviews) - Gorgeous Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas • Architectural Buildings • Scenic Walking Areas
I went here alone and hiked the trail behind the spring and viewed the little cave behind where the spring begins. I was impressed, it’s well kept. There were park rangers there if anyone had questions and the trail provided even more breathtaking views although it was steep and rocky in some places. See more..
5.0Jolly Mill Park(3 reviews) - Beautiful historic private park along a creek Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas
Jolly Mill Park is a private park, costs $5 to enter per vehicle (honor system). There are many historical buildings. Most are only open during specific times, but you can wander around and look inside through the windows. haha We were lucky enough to be there on the first Saturday of the month when the historic grist mill was open and operating. The building dates to pre Civil War. The park is nicely landscaped right along Capps Creek. Very scenic. There is a clean restroom and plenty of parking. Pavilions are available and picnic tables. Two playgrounds and a large open field. There is an old iron bridge (Haskins bridge) on the edge of the property that is interesting to cross. Be careful of loose or missing boards. We enjoyed the day very much. It was very beautiful and peaceful. It is interesting to imagine life back in the days of the old settlers.See more..
3.0Jayhawks Raid Harrisonville(1 review) - Several Murals in Downtown Harrisonville, MO Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas
There are several Civil War murals in downtown Harrisonville one of the Jay Hawk raids and the Youngers Leaving their home.See more..
5.0Downtown Marceline(1 review) - Great Trip for a Disney Fan Thursday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Historic Walking Areas
Downtown Marceline is a step back in time. They call it the Original Main Street USA. You can really see the influence that Walt Disney took from this town. From the downtown cinema to the corner Cafe which was a great place to eat. The post office where you can send a post card with the Mickey Mouse post mark. The Disney museum with a number of train locomotives in the park. There is also a very nice Disney Museum. (They are not open on Mondays) We felt very welcomed and really enjoyed of time in town.See more..
4.0West Plains Historic Murals(1 review) - History at a Glance Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas
This lovely mural walks you through the History of West Plains. It has been recently refurbished, and the colors are more vibrant than ever.See more..
5.0519 on S. Main(1 review) - Beautiful Goods Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas • Fountains
What a charming store! Filled with wonderful pallet signs, charming pillows, and all sorts of household accessories. You will want to spend some time browsing and the owners are really helpful.See more..
Smithville Main Street District(0 review) Spent 2-3 hours Historic Walking Areas Welcome to Smithville, MO: a town fiercely proud of its historic heritage and small-town feel, yet growing with the times and booming population. Smithville was founded in 1822 by Humphrey Smith, his wife Nancy, and their seven children. They settled along the Little Platte River and built the first water-powered flour mill in Clay county which drew a population that formed into Smithville proper in the 1830’s. In 1979, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began the creation of Smithville Lake. The lake boasts 7200 acres of coverage and 172 miles of shoreline, perfect for boating, fishing, and numerous other recreations while also providing the main water source to the city of Smithville. Since 1980s, Smithville’s population has quadrupled in size, but has never lost its small town heritage and feel. Our historic downtown is off the main highway, and while the Main Street District has maintained many of its historic buildings and facades, it has grown in size and business diversity asSee more..
