Tourism

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Tourism

Central Missouri

Painted Rock Conservation Area is a look at Native American history

Visitors can see evidence of Native Americans as early as 9,000 years ago.

Willmore Lodge no longer takes guests, but it does offer history lessons about Lake of the Ozarks

Nowadays, the rooms in the Willmore Lodge shelter the history of the Bagnell Dam and the Lake of the Ozarks.

A pit stop is home to fresh fudge, as well as the largest rocking chair in Missouri

Fanning 66 Outpost and Feedstore on historic Route 66 in Rolla sells over 250 types of bottled sodas, 75 flavors of fudge and at least 300 flavors of gourmet popcorn.

Beks restaurant in Fulton put fine dining inside a piece of history

Bek's Restaurant started as a coffee, wine and dessert bar in the Brick District of downtown Fulton and has since been turned into a full-fledged restaurant.

Daum Museum of Contemporary Art offers a look at 1,500 pieces of influential work

The museum's collection includes work from some of the most influential artists of the second half of the 20th century, including Andy Warhol, Ansel Adams and Helen Frankenthaler.

A local Sedalia lawyer builds a castle in the sky

John Homer Bothwell purchased the property in 1896 and built a seven-room, English-style cottage by 1897.

Southwest Missoouri

The Titanic Museum in Branson offers a self-guided tour of the doomed ship

Take a self-guided interactive tour through the museum, which displays 400 original artifacts from the Titanic.

Find a Kewpie at the Bonniebrook Gallery, Museum and Homestead

At the Bonniebrook Gallery, Museum and Homestead, visitors can peek into the life of Rose O’Neill, creator of the Kewpie.

Spend the night in a Bonnie and Clyde hideout

Guests spending the night in this Joplin apartment can watch a film, read memorabilia or bathe in the original bathtub.

Have a date with coffee at Café Dhibs in Springfield

The Date Lady, a brand of date products, has launched its very own tiny cafe in Springfield, Missouri.

Walk through the World's Largest Small Electric Appliance Museum

Richard Larrison's collection of 10,000 small appliances attracts visitors from around the country to Diamond, Missouri.

Cut it whatever way you want at the Cookie Cutter museum

At the National Cookie Cutter Historical Museum, you might find the cookie cutter you remember from your childhood.

Southeast Missoouri

Saddle up for animal adventure and scenic views at Meramec Farm

The property is home to 20 horses, 100 beef cattle, a few cats and dogs and endless opportunities for adventure.

Crack open a cold one at Jackson Street Brew Co. in downtown Perryville

The brewery celebrated its fifth anniversary in April, and plans on rolling out some new features and products in the coming months.

Peaceful Bend Winery in Steelville rises from the ashes

The winery both five whites and five red, among them the dry Courtois and semi-sweet Whittenburg (white) and the dry Meramec and sweet Huzzah Valley (reds), plus the Gold Ale and a Bronze Ale.

Explore Missouri's Hollywood connections with the 'Gone Girl' self-driving tour

Film enthusiasts can get up close and personal with the set of the Oscar nominated film "Gone Girl," filmed in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Reach for the stars at Bonne Terre's Space Museum

Crowd favorites include the space suit Gus Grissom and control panels that were used to launch the Apollo spacecraft.

A beach oasis in the middle of Missouri

The water park is a family friendly oasis that features water slides, a quarry beach and a bar and grill.

Northwest Missouri

Looking for an Elizabethan experience? Try a Shakespeare-themed bed and breakfast

The mansion was originally built in 1855, when St. Joseph was known as the "Queen of River Cities."

Dine from a Western menu at the Dusty Trail Cafe and Steakhouse in Rock Port

Built by a widow who once ran travel centers with her husband, The Dusty Trail Cafe and Steakhouse in the northwest corner of the state has a moving West theme.

Mozingo Lake offers boating, fishing, hiking, hunting, golf and more

Rental facilities give visitors plenty of options for overnight stays so they can enjoy boating, fishing, hiking and hunting during the day.

Plan a getaway in Weston with its small-town charm

Weston's Hatchery House puts you at the center of the town's history.

Spend a day in Weston exploring wineries, pubs, shops and restaurants

Weston provides many opportunities to shop, eat and interact with history, all within an easy walking distance.

Jowler Creek Vineyard and Winery produces wine through sustainable practices

Nine types of wine are made from grapes grown on the 7-acre eco-friendly vineyard

Northeast Missouri

Pay what you can for a meal at Take Root Cafe in Kirksville

The cafe’s mission is to “alleviate hunger and promote health by offering nourishing, high quality, local food on a pay-what-you-can basis” while valuing the community and planet.

Remember When Toy Museum in Canton holds 20,000 childhood memories

A small 1800s-style village next to the museum called Cedar Falls includes a dry goods store, general store, hardware store, post office and a replica 1800s one-room schoolhouse.