Most reviewed Points of Interest & Landmarks in Missouri
4.5The Gateway Arch(12.6k reviews) - A Must do Spent More than 3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Observation Decks & Towers • Monuments & Statues
From the thrilling views to the amazing stories, a visit to the Gateway Arch is an experience that never fails to inspire. Whether you have a few hours or a full day, you’ll find activities to please every member of your party. Attractions include the Tram Ride to the Top of the Gateway Arch, the Museum at the Gateway Arch (opened July 3, 2018), a documentary film about the construction of the Arch, shopping at The Arch Store, a new Arch Cafe, and cruises aboard the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch. Tickets sell out early and often - advance purchase strongly recommended. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.See more..
Nighttime show with fire incorporated with the fountains was not quite the scale of the Bellagio in Vegas, but was great with fire, fountains, colored lights and music. They utilize firework sort of to launch the water higher, which could be scary for young kids possibly. The last sho of the night has fewer people. If you get too close and depending on the way the wind blows, those up front might get wet. There are a lot of restaurants and shops down near the show. I recommend seeing it after dark.See more..
4.5Old Courthouse(1.054 reviews) - Perfect complement to the Arch Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Government Buildings
Walk the halls where ordinary Americans made civil rights history. Built in 1839, the Old Courthouse is a prime example of mid-19th century federal architecture. But it is two landmark cases that secure its place in history. Beginning in 1847, the enslaved Dred Scott twice sued for his and his wife Harriet’s freedom. But, the U.S. Supreme Court decided against them, ruling that African-Americans were not citizens and had no right to sue. In 1873, St. Louis suffragette Virginia Minor and her husband filed a civil suit arguing for women’s right to vote. Although their suit was denied, they brought great attention to the fight for voting rights for all U.S. citizens.See more..
4.5City Garden(753 reviews) - Art Activating a Park Thursday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks
This is a great urban park that uses art to engage citizens, both adults and children and it is totally free to walk through. St Louis has about 20 pieces of sculpture art that it has used to create this downtown experience just west of the Arch and Courthouse. Going west from the Arch, St Louis had created a park mall through the city but originally left as green space. Two of the those bulks were converted to this Sculpture Garden that were beautiful, entertaining and active. My wife and I really enjoyed this and wish we had had more time to visit. I highly recommend you plan to stop by. Check out the pictures of the art.See more..
4.5Gateway Arch National Park(503 reviews) - Must See & Do Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks • National Parks
A must see and do while visiting St. Louis! From the museum to the views at the top, it’s all worth it! If you want to ride to the top, I recommend booking your tickets online before you arrive to get the time slot you want. Same day tickets are not guaranteed. Note the tram pods to the top are very small and it’s cramped, but it only takes 4 minutes to get to the top then 3 minutes back down. It’s best to go with a group of people you know or you’ll be camped in with strangers. I do wish they would allow more than roughly 8 minutes at the top. The views are amazing! If you aren’t able to take a ride to the top, the park grounds with paved pathways and the FREE museum are worth exploring! There’s beautiful scenery all around from the river and downtown. It’s a well kept and clean place.See more..
4.0Mark Twain Memorial Lighthouse(262 reviews) - Quick Stop with Stairs Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts • Lighthouses • Scenic Walking Areas
This is maybe a 30-45 minute stop depending on if you’re starting at the very bottom and climbing all 240 steps or parking towards the top and climbing less steps. You can’t go into the lighthouse but it is a memorial to Mark Twain and worth the stop. We saw it during the late afternoon but it is lit for nighttime viewing so that may be a prettier time to see it. It’s worth the quick stop.See more..
4.5Independence Square(237 reviews) - See what the square has to offer... Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
History, tours, wagon rides, museums, historic landmarks dining, shopping all within several blocks of one another. See more..
4.0Swinging Bridge(230 reviews) - It was fascinating and a little nerve wracking (in a good way). Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Bridges
I only live a little over an hour from here near Columbia, MO so I have been here several times. For me these old bridges may be an hour distant, but they are a world away. I've always been interested in history, especially how people traveled, communicated, and interacted, especially in rural areas. There are actually 2 bridges on this road, both of which are well worth going out of the way if you are planning on visiting Lake of the Ozarks. I'd especially say to make the effort to see these if you are from a large urban area, they are a fascinating contrast to city life, and a interesting glimpse into rural life in the early part of the 20th century. These would also be an excellent place to visit for someone interested in civil engineering.See more..
4.0The World's Largest Fork(212 reviews) - A giant fork Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks
What do you expect...It's a giant fork! That's it! It's funny that it is considered an "attraction." It's located in front of an office building so I'm sure the employees get a kick out of watching people take pictures with the fork. Previous pictures we saw showed a plaque on the ground beside the fork, but there was no plaque when we went. It was so awkward, it was funny!See more..
We are currently operating under WINTER HOURS. Guided tours are only available SATURDAYS and SUNDAYS until March 1st. Due to the ongoing pandemic, guided tours are limited to 6 people at time. Please call for more information. The Historic Daniel Boone Home features the home of the legendary hero Daniel Boone and his family. The four-story, Georgian style home was built in the 1800's overlooking the Femme Osage Valley. The village, is comprised of over a dozen 19th century buildings including the Old Peace Chapel, grist mill, schoolhouse, and carpenter's shop. Together these buildings help visitors understand life on the Missouri frontier. As a county park, visitors are welcome to walk around the grounds at their leisure. Guided tours are available of the Boone Home and/or village. Group tours and school group programs available with reservations. Not all buildings are handicap accessible. The Old Peace Chapel and Grand Pavilion are available to rent for weddings and private services.See more..
4.5Missouri Wall of Fame(162 reviews) - A nice informative walk down memory lane! Points of Interest & Landmarks
4.5Red Oak II(141 reviews) - Perfect Place to Visit Points of Interest & Landmarks
Off the beaten path but an absolutely perfect stop. We had no idea what this place was really going to be like and were so surprised and thrilled we had picked it for one of our Route 66 stops. It was unseasonably hot for mid May, it was 96 degrees but we walked all over the place and hot or not we didn't want to miss out on seeing anything. I really want to go back again and see it all again.See more..
5.0Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum(136 reviews) - Dial T for Terrific! Thursday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Points of Interest & Landmarks • History Museums
The Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum is housed in a beautifully restored 1896 building that is on the National Register of Historic Places. It is located in the 426-acre historic Jefferson Barracks Park which is a 15-minute drive south of downtown Saint Louis. The self-guided, accessible museum has many hands-on, how-things-work displays. In addition to the extensive collection of telephones manufactured from the 1800s through 2000s, the museum also contains: • A working Central Office Step Switch. • Operator switchboards. • Military telephones from WWI through the Gulf War. • Hundreds of pieces of telephone-related equipment and tools. • Hundreds of pieces of telephone-related memorabilia from the 1880s through the 2000s. • A large variety of novelty telephones. Admission: $5 Adults, $4 Seniors; $3 Children ages 5 to 12; Free Children ages 4 and under. Free parking is available directly behind the museum.See more..
4.5St. Louis Carousel at Faust Park(122 reviews) - Take a fun ride back in time. Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks
This takes us back in time. This carousel is from The Forest Park Highlands, which was an amusement park across from Forest Park. It was popular in the early to mid 1900's. Unfortunately, the amusement park burned down in about 1960. The carousel was saved fortunately. It is a beautiful piece of art work and well worth taking a ride. Many of us had school picnics there and my aunt and uncle met there.See more..
4.5Fanning 66 Outpost(119 reviews) - What a wonderful experience! Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks
Home to the World's Largest Rocking Chair on Historic Route 66. Stop in and try our Fresh made from scratch in the kettle Fudge and over 80 flavors of gourmet popcorn!See more..
4.5Top of the Rock Ozarks Heritage Preserve(104 reviews) - Breathtaking Views! Spent More than 3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts • Scenic Walking Areas
We had a friend recommend coming up here for lunch, did not really know what to expect. There is a $10.00 fee to park, at the entrance. We thought about doing the golf cart, but it was $42.00 a person, so that was a no! The girl said to take the free shuttle to the top and said it was worth seeing. Boy was she right!!! We explored the restaurant’s four stories, walked around the grounds, went in the cute chapel, were in awe of the giant sink hole that did away with the driving range and pond. Wow!!! Saw beautiful Native America works of art all through the restaurant. Did not do the museum, but will next time. Took tons of pictures. The $10.00 parking fee is all we spent, plus I did buy a $12.00 ornament in the gift shop. Definitely do this little excursion! See more..
One of the most walk-able historic areas in mid-America includes 240 preserved homes and buildings built more than 100 years ago. Self guided walking tours, unique shops and restaurants, 3 museums, and one of the finest liberal arts colleges in America, make the area interesting and entertaining. A spring arts festival, a fall festival and a farmers market that runs from May to October are annual events fun for the entire family. Plan to stay in one of our charming bed and breakfasts and come visit us soon.See more..
While driving the Lewis and Clark route I experienced a local traffic jam. This is one experience of traffic hold up that I actually enjoyed.See more..
4.5The Noland Home(73 reviews) - Free, great accompaniment to Truman home & library/museum Points of Interest & Landmarks
Catty-cornered across the street from the Truman home, this is the home of Harry’s close cousins. In fact, so many Truman and Wallace (Bess, Truman’s wife) lived around here, it was known as a “compound.” This spot was full of rarely seen photos of Truman, his family, and early life. One of the photos of he and his cousins read, “this is us,” and I found that touching. It’s discusses Truman’s early life, his courtship/engagement/marriage, and his business ventures and failures. I felt like this was a great accompaniment to the Truman home and primer for the Presidential Library and museum. Free and open, worthwhile.See more..
4.5The Murals of Cuba(66 reviews) - Celebrating Cuba's history Points of Interest & Landmarks
Google Cuba MO murals for a map to the locations of the many murals commemorating Cuba's history, including Civil War battles and small-town life. Most murals are either directly on Route 66 or a block off it. Well-worth seeing.See more..
4.5Community Of Christ(50 reviews) - Attended World Conference Points of Interest & Landmarks
I love this place of worship. Knowing the history behind it makes it even more special. Going to conference was an experience I will never forgetSee more..
4.5St. Louis County Faust Park(42 reviews) - Glamma V. Thursday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks
The carousel horses are the originals . They are over 100years old. The staff makes the visit fantastic. My grandchildren love to visit whenever they are in the area.See more..
4.5Wonder Dog Memorial Garden(41 reviews) - Fantastic! Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
A memorial garden to a dog said to have had supernatural powers.See more..
4.5Trails End Monument(41 reviews) - Beautiful Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
Trails End Monument is a wonderful attraction in Sedalia. Though it is visible from the two major streets, it is worth getting out and exploring in detail by walking around the monument. A nice sidewalk has been built just for that. The parking lot for the monument is accessible through the Missouri State Fair grounds. The well-built historical monument depicts the history of trails and railroad of Sedalia. A free audio tour can be dialed up on the phone while walking around the monument. This is certainly a worthwhile stop in Sedalia.See more..
5.0The Library Center(38 reviews) - Now this is some library!! Thursday: 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks
Not your average place to go for an afternoon of research or chilling with a book. There's a gourmet coffee shop, gift shop with adorable items, experts on local history and genealogy, non-profit fundraising center, a Storytime Room and children's section, a teen room with all the coolest furniture and tech devices, meeting rooms large and small. There are public lectures and events, special exhibits, concerts and movies. It's really a cultural center. This place is super busy all the time, naturally. See more..
Saint Mary's of the Barrens Historic District was founded in 1818; the church was started in 1827. The Shrine was built in 1929 to honor our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. The church is modeled after the Vincentian Motherhouse chapel in Rome, Monte Citorio. The church is decorated with paintings and has intricate design work on the walls and ceilings. It is a national center for Marian devotion.See more..
4.0Weldon Spring Site Interpretive Center(35 reviews) - A brand new center Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks • Educational sites
A brand new center has replaced the old one. An interesting spot with a lot of WWII history. The new center has meeting rooms, class rooms and covers a lot more area. On the other hand, I think the old center had more artifacts of the area. A good history lesson, especially for people that live, or have lived, in St. Charles county.See more..
4.5Rockbridge Mill(34 reviews) - Wonderful - beautiful - great getaway location Points of Interest & Landmarks
Old mill turned into an evening bar and social gathering point.See more..
4.0Lovers Lane(34 reviews) - Of Lover's Lane, Saint Jo. Points of Interest & Landmarks
This is a lovely, winding, street in the northern part of town. While it is no longer the country lane described in the poem by Eugene Fields, it is a lovely drive through a nice neighborhood. Fortunately, we chose a time of day (mid-morning on Wednesday) when traffic was light and we could slow down and look at some very nice houses "as we snailed along,"See more..
5.0Missouri's National Veterans Memorial(33 reviews) - Reverence Thursday: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Military Museums • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial is located in Perryville, Missouri. Our mission is to preserve military history, honor all who served, educate Americans about the cost of our freedom and provide a place for healing and reflection. Our grounds include an exact replica of the Vietnam Wall in Washington, DC, military museum, Welcome Center with a gift shop of patriotic items, and other monuments.See more..
4.0The Awakening(26 reviews) - Giant in the ground Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks
This is a fun little thing to get out of the car and stretch your legs. There is a park right next to it that has picnic and playgrounds. You can climb on the statue and take pictures. If you like something different then this is it.See more..
4.5Faurot Field(25 reviews) - Great place to visit while at Mizzou! Spent More than 3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Universities & Schools • Arenas & Stadiums
I attended Mizzou for my undergrad and had the privilege of being on the official cheerleading team. I absolutely loved football season and being on Faurot. The stadium isn't as big as other universities I've visited but its still a great place to visit if you're every in Columbia during football season. See more..
The staff here were incredibly nice snd the area was beautiful. We walked in the mornings and then kayaked and rafted in the early afternoons. We ate at the bar and played games. We also ate at the chefs table and it was absolutely fabulous our favorite part of the trip.See more..
4.5Columbia Art League(23 reviews) - art hub for columbia Thursday: 11:30 AM - 5:30 PM Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks
This is a gallery and teaching facility. There are shows up year round with amazing art of all kinds. The free gallery is always worth a stop. This league promotes and teaches art for all levels and kinds or art interest.See more..
Union Covered Bridge, built in 1871, is the only one of the four remaining covered bridges that represents the Burr-arch truss design. It served travelers in Monroe County for 99 years and is a peaceful spot to visit or stop and relax. The bridge is located in picturesque northern Missouri and is a perfect place for pictures.See more..
4.5Columbia Cemetery(20 reviews) - Impressive Points of Interest & Landmarks
I could have spent a couple of hours there! Fascinating! It is just above the school house and makes a nice extra walking tour beyond downtown Columbia. Not to miss - See more..
I saw this masterpiece on a billboard and decided I HAD to see it. I read the reviews here on trip advisor and everyone was complaining about how steep the hill was. You fools you complete and utter fools. Its very easy to get up and down if you stand sideways and lean into the hill. I would not bring a small child here but my mother got up in FLIP FLOPS!! Other than trip advisor lying to me, the frog was wonderful. The frog was big enough to sit on and take some pretty cool pictures. Definately 10/10 if you are passing by PLEASE go look at it and take some pictures. He is great.See more..
4.5Vietnam Veterans Memorial(18 reviews) - A wonderful tribute Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks
This memorial was recently redone and now has a section honoring all the branches of the military. There is now a place to sit and reflect. Take a moment and honor those who fought in Vietnam.See more..
4.0Carl R. Noren River Access(18 reviews) - Great access with trails and a view of the Capital Points of Interest & Landmarks • Parks
Stopped in to watch some of the paddlers from the Missouri 360 race check in and was once again impressed with the improvements and upkeep. Besides putting in your boat it's a nice place to hike, bike (it's right off the Katy Trail), have a picnic, fish or access the Missouri River pedestrian bridge.See more..
4.0Rhodes World's Largest Cup(16 reviews) - Astounding Achievement Thursday: Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks
4730 gallons of Lemonade on August 20th 2017. Enough lemonade for every man, woman, and child. That is the stuff of legends. Those were the days. I tell you, those were the days. Good photo op with the kids...they were not amused. See more..
5.0Black Madonna Shrine(15 reviews) - Peaceful and serene walk Points of Interest & Landmarks
I am not a very religious person but there is something so moving about the beauty of religion when it’s done right. We were met by 2 people when we got out of the car at the chapel. So friendly and welcoming. It’s a short walk around to the various grottos. A nice descriptive pamphlet is available at the chapel and also signposts along the way. A beautiful little spot just S of St Louis. If you’re in the area I do recommend this little detour off the interstate.See more..
This little mini railroad is in a beautiful city park and a great outing for a family on a Sunday summer afternoon. See more..
3.0Stonehenge at Missouri S&T(15 reviews) - Learned alot Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks
I wouldn't rate this as a travel destination, but since we were in Rolla for the night we decided to see this. While other reviewers were correct that it wasn't an actual replica, it was still worth the time to go. My husband remarked that he learned more from reading the plaques and standing next to the stones than from watching all the History Channel shows about Stonehenge. And since we're never going to make it to England, this is as close as we can get! We enjoyed it. See more..
4.5Giant hands on prayer(14 reviews) - Love driving bybthis Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
It’s a beautiful monument and a great one to see. Very visible from the highway. A must see for a trip through Webb CitySee more..
4.5Deutsch Country Days(14 reviews) - great way to spend a fall day Points of Interest & Landmarks
Missouri’s rich German ancestry is presented in the finest and most authentic living history in the Midwest.See more..
4.5Glenn House(14 reviews) - Beautiful House with Friendly Staff Points of Interest & Landmarks
The Glenn House is beautiful and well-preserved, with authentically decorated rooms giving you a delightful glimpse into the past. I was also very impressed with how friendly and knowledgable the staff was. It was one of the highlights of my visit to Cape Girardeau.See more..
5.0Squirrel Cage Jail(13 reviews) - Great jail stay Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Trudi gave us an awesome tour at Squirrel Cage Jail. Very interesting and informative, also fun, spooky and it really made us appreciate that we are not locked in there Definitely recommend stopping there! Call ahead for appointment.See more..
4.5West Plains Civic Center(12 reviews) - So glad we have this in West Plains, MO Thursday: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Arenas & Stadiums • Civic Centres
This is a nice place for all sorts of events. I always enjoy the Optimist Club Craft Show the first weekend in December every year. You should really come and check it out. They also have a nice theater for all kinds of entertainment. They host the Toys for Tots Christmas show the first weekend in December also. The International Country Gospel Music Association Awards are held here every year.See more..
5.0Jacques Guibourd Historic House(12 reviews) - The attic is incredible Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
I have been to Ste. Gen a number of times over the years but this was the first time I have visited the Guibourd house. I am glad I took the time because it ended up being a great experience. Our tour guide had grown up locally and was very entertaining as she spoke about the history of the house. What truly set the house apart from many of the other museums in town was the attic. It is filled with the original Norman trusses that supported the roof and the structure. It is very impressive and elegant to see up close. Anyone with an interest in historic architecture will love this house.See more..
4.5PS Gallery(12 reviews) - A not miss for art lovers! Thursday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks
PS:Gallery is in the heart of Columbia, Missouri's North Village Arts District. PS:Gallery features rotating exhibits of local, regional, and national artists. We search the country for exceptional artists in all mediums. Our philosophy is that art should be inclusive not exclusive. Art shouldn't be intimidating, but enjoyed by everyone. Come explore the gallery and let us teach you about the artists we carry and what makes them special. Whether browsing, buying or being inspired, all are welcome.See more..
