Top-rated places to visit in Missouri, United States

1. 4.5 The 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..
   
2. 4.5 Silver Dollar City (12.1k reviews)
   - Awesome Amusement Park
   Spent More than 3 hours Amusement & Theme Parks • Water Parks
   
   
   Branson's #1 attraction for over 50 years, Silver Dollar City features six world-class festivals, 30 thrilling rides & attractions, 40 live shows daily, 60 unique shops, a dozen family restaurants and over 100 demonstrating craftsmen. See more..
   
3. 4.5 St. Louis Zoo (8.623 reviews)
   - Nice zoo, just a hot day.
   Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Zoos
   
   
   Visitors are wowed by this zoo that has 6,600 animals and 15 major exhibit areas. See more..
   
4. 5.0 Sight & Sound Theatres (8.134 reviews)
   - He is Alive!
   Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Theaters
   
   
   Sight & Sound Theatres is the nation's largest Christian theatre company and one of the highest attended live theatres on the East Coast and in the Midwest. This inspiring family experience includes a majestic 2000-seat theatre, a massive 300-foot wrap-around stage, a professional cast, spectacular sets up to 40 feet high and a variety of live animals. Go back in time and witness the greatest stories of the Bible as they come to life right before your eyes! See more..
   
5. 5.0 The Haygoods (7.559 reviews) from $52.00
   - Amazing show
   Thursday: 7:30 PM - 9:45 PM Theaters
   
   
   31st SMASH-HIT SEASON! Celebrating 31 Years of Legendary Family Entertainment! Experienced by over 6 Million People! World Class Production and Special Effects! 5 Brothers and 1 Sister performing on 20 Instruments! BRANSON'S MOST POPULAR SHOW!! CALL EARLY! THE HAYGOODS SELL OUT FAST! The Haygoods are Modern Family Entertainment at its BEST! This group of six siblings, (5 brothers and 1 sister), bring an all-new show to the Branson stage every year. Stunning visual effects and a state of the art stage presentation are the backdrop to an amazing array of musical styles, performed with more energy and excitement than anything you have ever experienced! The hits of today's Country, Rock, and Pop artists along with the music of the last 5 decades, are showcased in an electrifying ride of song, rhythm, and sound that you won't soon forget! Fans of all ages LOVE The Haygoods and their music! See more..
   
6. 4.5 Titanic Museum (7.296 reviews) from $39.46
   - Great experience!
   Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Educational sites • History Museums
   
   
   Everyone knows the name Titanic! Everyone knows Titanic struck an iceberg! And everyone knows Titanic was lost! She sat at the bottom of the ocean for 75 years before they found her in 1985. A second expedition to the wreck site went out in 1986 and that expedition was co-led by the owner of this museum. The artifacts you see throughout the ship are REAL and valued at over $4 million dollars. You'll be able to touch a growing iceberg, experience the 28 degree water, try and steer the ship and pay tribute to the 2,208 passengers and crew that were on the Titanic. You will enter as a guest and leave as a Titanic Passenger! See more..
   
7. 4.5 City Museum (6.638 reviews)
   - City Museum
   Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums
   
   
   Don't take the name so literally. We're about fun. Not your white walls, walk around, and be quiet museum. If you want to climb around, get active with your kids or are a big kid at heart, we're the place. If you get freaked out easily, you might not want to come. We're four floors filled with miles of tunnels, a full cave system, over 30 slides, a circus, an arts area, a large outdoor climbing space, Architectural Museum, a Cabin that serves adult beverages, a Museum of Mayhem, Mirth and Mystery, and a ton more. Also, there's the roof with a Ferris Wheel and a bus hanging off its edge. See more..
   
8. 5.0 National WWI Museum and Memorial (5.594 reviews)
   - Outstanding Museum. One of the Best in the Country.
   Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Military Museums • History Museums
   
   
   The National WWI Museum and Memorial is America's leading institution dedicated to remembering, interpreting and understanding the Great War and its enduring impact on the global community. The Museum and Memorial holds the most comprehensive collection of World War I objects and documents in the world and is the second-oldest public museum dedicated to preserving the objects, history and experiences of the war. The Museum and Memorial takes visitors of all ages on an epic journey through a transformative period and shares deeply personal stories of courage, honor, patriotism and sacrifice. Designated by Congress as America's official World War I Museum and Memorial and located in downtown Kansas City, Mo., the National WWI Museum and Memorial inspires thought, dialogue and learning to make the experiences of the Great War era meaningful and relevant for present and future generations. See more..
   
9. 4.5 Busch Stadium (4.934 reviews)
   - Great ballpark with loyal fan base
   Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Arenas & Stadiums
   
   
   This stadium is one of the most visible symbols of St. Louis' success. See more..
   
10. 5.0 Missouri Botanical Garden (4.432 reviews)
    - STL treasure flows at Holidays
    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Gardens
    
    
    The Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis was founded in 1859 by Henry Shaw. Today, the Garden is a National Historic Landmark and a center for science, conservation, education and horticultural display - widely considered one of the top three botanical gardens in the world. It features 79 acres of horticultural displays, including indoor conservatories and demonstration, formal and international gardens. See more..
    
11. 5.0 The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art (3.304 reviews)
    - Definitely a great art museum!
    Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums
    
    
    Drop in for an hour, come for lunch, or spend the entire day wandering through world-class galleries. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is the cultural jewel of Kansas City and just three blocks from the Country Club Plaza, and admission is free. The Nelson-Atkins, recognized as one of America’s finest art museums, strives to be the place where the power of art engages the spirit of community. With 40,000 works of art, the Nelson-Atkins is best known for its new Bloch Galleries, featuring Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art, plus its Asian art, photography, American paintings, American Indian and Egyptian galleries. The Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park, a beautiful setting for a walk or picnic, is an oasis in the city and home to notable sculptures. See more..
    
12. 5.0 College of the Ozarks (3.164 reviews)
    - We wish more colleges were like this.
    Lookouts • Gardens • Educational sites
    
    
    College of the Ozarks, known as "Hard Work U," is more than a college. It's a destination with tons of family-friendly activities, including two museums, an old-fashioned grist mill, fruitcake and jelly kitchen, stained glass studio, and exquisite 4-star dining at Dobyns Dining Room in The Keeter Center. It's a great way to spend a day while you are in the Branson area. The only thing that requires admission is the Ralph Foster Museum ($6 Adults, $5 Seniors, and Free to all 18 and under). Dobyns Dining Room offers a farm to table experience without breaking the bank. Come learn why this unique college is nationally known. See more..
    
13. 5.0 Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis (3.097 reviews)
    - Comparable to basilicas in Europe
    Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
    The Mother Church of the Archdiocese of Saint Louis, the superstructure of the Cathedral was built between 1907 and 1914. The Cathedral's 100th Anniversary is being celebrated in 2014. It is known for its' beautiful interior mosaics, which took nearly 80 years to create using more than 41 million pieces of glass tesserae. The Cathedral is known for having one of the largest mosaic collections in the Western Hemisphere. See more..
    
14. 4.5 Pierce Arrow (2.719 reviews)
    - The one show in Branson we always see.
    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 8:15 PM Spent 2-3 hours Theaters
    
    
    This is one show we always see when we are in Branson. Great show! Great singers! Great musicians! Half price tickets for the second night (different show) is very helpful on the budget. We took our 2, 18 year old granddaughters this year and they loved it. They were excited to go back the second night. See more..
    
15. 4.5 Branson Landing (2.666 reviews)
    - Nice Afternoon at Branson Landing
    Thursday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Shopping Malls
    
    
    Branson Landing where the adventurous shop, dine, play and stay! Discover uncharted waterfront shopping, dining and entertainment adventures at Branson Landing, located on the waterfront of beautiful Lake Taneycomo in downtown Branson. At Branson Landing, you will have a whole new world to explore, with Belk Department Store, Bass Pro Shops and over 100 specialty stores and restaurants, PLUS... the NEW Hilton Promenade! See more..
    
16. 4.5 Kauffman Stadium (2.575 reviews)
    - Great Stadium! Parking is Wild...
    Arenas & Stadiums
    
    
    First time ever attending an MLB game at Kauffman Stadium and it was a lot of fun. There are plenty of seats and lots of amenities and entertainment throughout the game. Careful getting seats in right field as you have zero protection from the sun until it completely sets, but the seats were great. Parking is the only issue I have. You pay $20 or $30 for parking and it is complete chaos leaving at the end of the game. I highly recommend using a ride share service to get here. Overall, it was a great venue! See more..
    
17. 4.5 Union Station (2.543 reviews)
    - Recommended visit, we were pleased
    Historic Sites
    
    
    We happened to be at a antique shop in West Bottoms where we chatted with the owner of the shop. He said we should go visit the Union Station which was built in 1914 after the original Kansas City Union Depot located in West Bottoms which used to be the original downtown but flooded badly in 1906. Anyway, we drove out to see the Union Station on our last day in KC, Thursday, March 9, 2023. It is an amazing building rivaling the Union Depot in Chicago, not quite Grand Central Station in NY, but still well worth a visit. It is free to visit the station public areas, but you must pay for parking if staying more than 30 minutes. There are several event areas and exhibits but those are also require paid admission. We were only staying for an hour or so. We viewed as much as we could for free. Great place to visit on a rainy day. See more..
    
18. 5.0 Forest Park (2.487 reviews)
    - Amazing Park
    Thursday: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Parks
    
    
    The site of the 1904 World's Fair, America's second largest urban park is a prime St. Louis recreation spot. See more..
    
19. 4.5 Grant’s Farm (2.363 reviews)
    - A Day at Grant’s Farm
    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Farms
    
    
    This is the perfect place for all ages. We booked the Clydesdales Tour, which took 1.5 hours and it was well worth the $25 per person cost. Learned so much about this breed of horse and the training they go through. The $15 parking fee is all we had to pay to enter the grounds and it included the tram ride around the property. You could see the animals up close as you drive by. It stops at the courtyard where there are animals you can feed and activities for the kids. Great big food court with polka music playing while you eat. Lots to do and see. See more..
    
20. 4.5 Branson Landing Fountain Show (2.359 reviews)
    - Bellagio 2.0
    Thursday: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks • Fountains
    
    
    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..
    
21. 4.5 Arabia Steamboat Museum (2.213 reviews)
    - An amazing collection and seldom heard part of the Western expansion story.
    Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
    
    
    The Arabia Steamboat Museum is a favorite Kansas City attraction, a history museum housing 200 tons of cargo from life on the American frontier in 1856. Our tour is now self-guided to assist with social distancing and face masks are required by order of the health department. You'll want to plan about 90 minutes for a visit. See more..
    
22. 4.5 Branson's Promised Land Zoo (2.112 reviews)
    - Do it
    Thursday: Spent 2-3 hours Zoos
    
    
    All NEW for 2023 Drive Thru Feeding Areas Now Open! Branson’s Top Rated Animal attraction is open 7 days a week! Every admission includes the New 2 Mile Drive Thru, Parakeet Paradise, Foot Safari & Animal Adventure Building. Want to GET CLOSER to the animals? NEW for 2023 our VIP Jungle Explorer which includes everything in Basic Admission an amazing all inclusive Encounter at the VIP Lounge with many animals not on display for you to hold, learn about, take photos with & more. VIP is our MOST POPULAR admission choice and great for ANY AGE! Basic Admission where you get to see Parakeet Paradise, Foot Safari, the Animal Adventures Building and Drive Thru! Our recently opened Drive Thru Safari is a free addition to every admission where you can view AND FEED animals from around the world from the comfort of your own vehicle Want to do it all? Try our Ultimate Excursion complete with atv tour and lots of hands on interaction, a private giraffe experience, sloth experience and more. See more..
    
23. 4.5 Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery (2.018 reviews)
    - Nice Change-of-Pace Visit
    Nature & Wildlife Areas
    
    
    It is interesting that you consistently see similar comments in the reviews of this place: (1) It is a good change of pace from go-carts, music shows, and mini-golf, (2) kids were not excited about going until they got there, and (3) it's free. All are true. Seeing that many fish in different sizes really is pretty neat. And if you spring a quarter for fish food, it looks like a piranha horror movie scene with all the fish going after the food. Com'on, you know you want to go see it, even if the kids are making fun of the fact you're making them go... See more..
    
24. 4.5 Fantastic Caverns (1.952 reviews)
    - Great experience with a wonderful tour guide
    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Caverns & Caves
    
    
    Discover the timeless beauty of Fantastic Caverns, one of the earth's rarest treasures. There are only four of its' kind in the entire world, and only one in North America. Here, you'll discover one of the world's most beautiful natural wonders; giant columns stretching from floor to ceiling, delicate soda straws glistening with minerals, tiny cave pearls hidden in crystal-clear water. And best of all, you'll see it close-up from the comfort of a Jeep-drawn tram! See more..
    
25. 5.0 Runaway Mountain Coaster (1.936 reviews) from $25.98
    - BEST mountain coaster in Branson!
    Thursday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Amusement & Theme Parks
    
    
    Runaway mountain coaster at Branson Mountain Adventure Park uses nature and scenery to provide a thrill 4900' coaster ride throughout the Ozark woods & hills. Ride single or double and control your own speed for the maximum thrill. Flyaway Ziplines is the fastest & most thrilling zipline soaring at over 70 feet above the ground at speeds over 30 mph over Fall Creek & The Runaway Mountain Coaster. See more..
    
26. 4.5 Country Club Plaza (1.894 reviews)
    - One of my VERY FAVORITE places!
    Thursday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Shopping Malls
    
    
    Country Club Plaza is an open-air shopping and dining destination in the heart of Kansas City. Home to over 120 Shops & Eateries with a one-of-a-kind curated mix of national and local retailers & restaurants, over 50 unique to Kansas City. Known for its annual Plaza Art Fair and Holiday Lights, the Plaza’s design was inspired by Spanish architecture, boasts over 75 unique statues, fountains and one-of-a-kind artwork and has been a Kansas City tradition for over 100 years. See more..
    
27. 5.0 Presleys' Country Jubilee (1.790 reviews)
    - It was wonderful! I definitely would recommend this!
    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM Theaters
    
    
    The first theater opened on Branson's famous Highway 76. See more..
    
28. 4.0 Six Flags St Louis (1.723 reviews)
    - Family time & great memories
    Thursday: Spent More than 3 hours Amusement & Theme Parks • Water Parks
    
    
    Come experience Missouri's largest, most thrilling theme park filled with over 45 exciting rides, shows, & attractions! See more..
    
29. 4.5 Hughes Brothers Theatre (1.677 reviews)
    - Great Family Show w High Energy
    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Theaters
    
    
    Experience the Hughes Music Show, featuring the world's largest on-stage performing live family, all Born To Entertain. Over 50 amazing singers, dancers, and musicians combine their astonishing scope of talents to create Branson’s Greatest Show filled with your favorite music. Everything from Broadway to country to comedy to patriotic to gospel to rock-n-roll and more. Astonishing production numbers with brilliant lighting, sound, and costumes. From January through October see the Hughes Music Show, it's everything you want to experience in a Branson show...and more. In November and December enjoy the Hughes Brothers Christmas Show - a triumph of everything you want to feel at Christmas time! Add a meal with your show and dine in our famous Celebrity Dinner Theatre balcony. See more..
    
30. 5.0 Jerry Presley's God and Country Theaters (1.664 reviews)
    - Don’t stop believing
    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Theaters
    
    
    The King may not be around today, but ElViS fans can enjoy the next best thing by the music legend's cousin—Branson's own Jerry Presley. With your advance tickets, skip the same-day ticket lines and enjoy a family-friendly show packed with hits. See more..
    
31. 4.5 The Butterfly Palace (1.617 reviews)
    - Such a Neat Experience
    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas
    
    
    Explore over 1,000 live exotic butterflies surrounded by tropical plants, birds and more! Wristbands are good for 3 days, unlimited access and include; Live Butterfly Aviary, 3D Video "Flight of the Butterflies" about the Monarch Migration, Great Banyan Tree Adventure, Mirror Maze and Rainforest Science Center with Live Reptiles and Amphibians. Bonus Features: -Live Butterfly Releases: Scheduled 4 times per day, newly emerged butterflies are released for their first flight and guests get to assist! -Complimentary nectar flowers for guests to hand feed the butterflies -LIVE MUSIC is played daily in the butterfly aviary by two musicians playing the Hammered Dulcimer -Critter Encounters: Scheduled 4 times per day where guests can learn about and pet one of the reptiles See more..
    
32. 4.5 Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World (1.574 reviews)
    - Highly Recommend!
    Speciality & Gift Shops
    
    
    This huge sporting goods store has over 14,000 items of merchandise in 150,000 square feet. See more..
    
33. 4.5 Kansas City Zoo (1.545 reviews)
    - Fun day with lots of variety
    Thursday: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Zoos
    
    
    Kansas City Zoo is home to more than 1,700 animals and is over 200 acres. A world-class Zoo with animals from around the globe, including penguins, polar bears, elephants, tigers and more! See more..
    
34. 4.5 Saint Louis Science Center (1.512 reviews)
    - Interesting and free museum to pass a couple hours
    Thursday: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Spent More than 3 hours Science Museums
    
    
    With the mission "to ignite and sustain lifelong science and technology learning", the Saint Louis Science Center is one of the top five science centers in the United States, and has been named one of the Top 10 Science Centers for Families by Parents Magazine and one of America's most visited museums by Forbes Traveler Magazine. The complex includes over 96,000 sq-ft of interactive science-technology exhibits that are part of the Science Center's free general admission. The most recent major permanent exhibit is GROW, a one-acre outdoor exhibit that will take visitors on a journey of food, to gain a deeper understanding of our food supply. The Science Center's ticketed areas include the OMNIMAX, a four-story IMAX Dome theater; the James S. McDonnell Planetarium, one of the world's largest planetariums; and the Discovery Room, an activity area for families with younger children. See more..
    
35. 5.0 Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum (1.472 reviews)
    - A wonderful facility, honoring a great Missourian!
    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums • Libraries
    
    
    The Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum is reopened, following a $29 million world-class transformation. Visitors can expect a cinematic experience of some of the most dramatic chapters of world history, from the Great War to WWII to the Red Scare and the Korean War, plus, the creation of the State of Israel, Civil Rights advancements, the extreme makeover of The White House and, of course, Truman's Whistle Stop campaign and 1948 victory. Hailed as "the new standard for presidential libraries" the new museum is a must-see experience for all ages! The Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum is one of 15 presidential libraries operated by the National Archives and Records Administration. Winter Museum Hours (through March 31): Mon-Sat 9 am - 5 pm (through March 31) Regular Museum Hours: Mon-Sat 9 am - 5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm See more..
    
36. 4.5 Dogwood Canyon Nature Park (1.457 reviews)
    - Worth the price of admission. This is a beautiful wildlife sanctuary
    Thursday: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM Nature & Wildlife Areas • Parks
    
    
    Dogwood Canyon Nature Park is a one-of-a-kind experience for nature lovers and adventure seekers of all ages. Covering 10,000 acres of pristine Ozark Mountain landscape, the park has miles of crystal-clear trout streams, dozens of cascading waterfalls, ancient burial caves, unique hand-built bridges and bottomless, blue-green pools. See more..
    
37. 4.5 Saint Louis Art Museum (1.452 reviews)
    - Beautiful museum
    Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Art Museums
    
    
    Dedicated to Art and Free to All. Located in beautiful, historic Forest Park, the Saint Louis Art Museum hosts a world-class and varied collection of original works of art and artifacts, spanning five millennia and six continents, in one of the most impressive buildings in the city. Admission to the Museum is free every day, and admission to special exhibitions is free on Fridays. See more..
    
38. 4.0 Branson's Famous Baldknobbers (1.421 reviews)
    - Great experience.
    Thursday: 8:30 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Theaters
    
    
    Branson's Famous Baldknobbers, featuring the Mabe family, is a country music and comedy variety show in Branson, Missouri performing at the new Branson Famous Theatre. The Mabe family began the Branson family entertainment phenomenon 62 years ago in 1959. Today, the family continues to wow audiences as the second and third generations add their own flare to the family legacy. Their perfect blend of country music, gospel music and comedy will keep you at the edge of your seat and roaring with laughter all night long. The family has been recognized on a national platform as well. In 2011, the Mabe brothers original costumes, instruments and artifacts were added to the permanent collection of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. The family has also appeared in multiple television programs, most recently starring in their own reality television series, "Branson Famous". When visiting Branson, don't miss Branson's Famous Baldknobbers at the new Branson Famous Theatre! See more..
    
39. 4.5 St. Charles Historic District (1.392 reviews)
    - Something for Everyone
    Historic Walking Areas
    
    
    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..
    
40. 4.5 The Magic House (1.304 reviews)
    - It's a Magical Place for Fun and Discovery
    Thursday: 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM Children's Museums
    
    
    This fun-filled attraction offers kids many hands-on learning activities and provides a special area for younger children. See more..
    
41. 4.0 The Track Family Fun Parks (1.302 reviews)
    - Good spot for tweens.
    Amusement & Theme Parks
    
    
    The Track Family Fun Parks started entertaining local and visiting families in 1981. The three Branson, Missouri locations offer high-rise and classic go-kart tracks for all ages, laser tag, batting cages, bumper boats/cars, mini golf, kids' rides, arcades, food and more with no gate admission charge. See more..
    
42. 4.5 Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium (1.292 reviews)
    - Blown Away
    Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Natural History Museums • Aquariums
    
    
    Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium is the largest immersive wildlife attraction in the world. Explore a 1.5-million-gallon aquarium adventure showcasing 35,000 live fish, mammals, reptiles and birds and a wildlife museum offering a tour of the wildest places on earth. The 350,000-square foot experience features more than 1.5 miles of immersive trails and exhibits. See more..
    
43. 4.0 SEA LIFE Kansas City (1.228 reviews) from $29.29
    - Better than expected!
    Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Aquariums
    
    
    SEA LIFE Kansas City Aquarium will transport you into an amazing underwater world! Come nose to nose with sharks and prepare for astonishingly close views of everything from humble starfish, seahorses and graceful rays. To get any closer you'd have to get wet! See more..
    
44. 3.5 Worlds Of Fun Oceans of Fun (1.197 reviews)
    - Good Break for the Heat
    Amusement & Theme Parks • Water Parks
    
    
    The midwest's premier amusement park, featuring 235 acres of rides and slides. Two great parks for one great price in 2013. Experience both parks for one low price! Slide all day and ride all night! Experience seven roller coasters, huge water slides, thrill rides, Planet Snoopy for the whole family, and a brand new Oceans of Fun! See more..
    
45. 5.0 Missouri State Penitentiary (1.183 reviews)
    - Worth the visit
    Historic Sites
    
    
    The Missouri State Penitentiary (MSP) opened in 1836 along the banks of the Missouri River in Jefferson City, Missouri, the state capital. The prison housed inmates for 168 years and was the oldest continually operating prison west of the Mississippi until it was decommissioned in 2004. The prison was already 100 years old when Alcatraz began taking inmates.The Jefferson City Convention & Visitors Bureau now offers a wide variety of tours at the site, once named the "The bloodiest 47 acres in America" by Time magazine. Visitors can choose to take a History or Ghost Tour, among others, and will walk through several incredibly historic housing units, the vast upper yard of the property and the gas chamber, where 40 men and women were executed. The tour also showcases cells of infamous inmates such as Sonny Liston, and James Earl Ray, who escaped from MSP before assassinating Martin Luther King Jr. Tour Season runs March - November each year. Tour Season: March - November See more..
    
46. 5.0 Branson Zipline at Wolfe Mountain (1.140 reviews)
    - Excellent!
    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Zipline & Aerial Adventure Parks
    
    
    Our zip line guides, Chris and Fernie, were excellent and facilitated a safe, fun, and exhilarating experience! Snow flex was super fun as well. Our entire family—parents, grandparents, and kids (ages 11, 8, and 4 yrs) had a blast! See more..
    
47. 4.5 Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (1.085 reviews)
    - Packed with history
    Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums
    
    
    Opened in 1991, this museum is a tribute to some of baseball's best unknown players. See more..
    
48. 4.5 Lost Canyon Cave and Nature Trail (1.059 reviews)
    - Worth he money
    Nature & Wildlife Tours
    
    
    We went as a family of 5 and while they said we could’ve had all 3 kids with us in one golf cart, we decided to take 2. The kids loved it and we enjoyed the sights as well. You can’t get out of the golf cart when you’re in the cave but there are lots of photo spots to get out around the rock formations and waterfalls outside. To get to the museum you hop on a 5 minute shuttle and it runs often so we didn’t have to wait long. The museum was pretty extensive. We enjoyed seeing the prehistoric animals that we didn’t even know existed! See more..
    
49. 3.5 LEGOLAND Discovery Center (1.055 reviews) from $29.29
    - took 4 and 7 year old. both loved
    Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Amusement & Theme Parks
    
    
    took for a mid day time killer and spent three hours there. it has some really creative things for any age girl or boy. lots of hands on and visual items that engaged the kids a lot. they limit the crowd per hour so very seldom were we overwhelmed by other family. its not cheap but frankly it was worth the money See more..
    
50. 4.5 Old 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..
    

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