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Things to Do in Missouri

Purple flowers bloom on a grass-covered landscape under a partly cloudy sky.
Flowers blooming at Wilson's Creek National Battlefield.

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This page highlights things to do in Missouri.

Go for a paddle in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. Learn about the life and legacy of US Presidents Thomas Jefferson, Harry S Truman, and Ulysses S. Grant. Explore the contributions of scientist, humanitarian, and educator George Washington Carver. These are just a few of the many things to do in Missouri. Below, you'll find links to things to do, trip ideas, and information on National Heritage Areas.

Things to Do at Missouri parks

Covered wagon in front of a tall buff.

California National Historic Trail

Things to do along the California National Historic Trail

Top of a metal arch bathed in orange light during sunrise against a cloudy sky.

Gateway Arch National Park

Things to do at Gateway Arch National Park

A cast concrete bust of George Washington Carver and prairie in the background.

George Washington Carver NM

Things to do at George Washington Carver National Monument

Two story white house with a tall pointed roof with trees on the sides and fence and road in front.

Harry S Truman National Historic Site

Things to do at Harry S Truman National Historic Site

Sign along roadside reads

Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail

Things to do along Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail

A person walks through a notch in a grassy hill.

Oregon National Historic Trail

Things to do along the Oregon National Historic Trail

Fall colors on trees surrounding a creek with an old wooden mill on the right.

Ozark National Scenic Riverways

Things to do at Ozark National Scenic Riverways

Pointy land formation jutting into the air out of hills and prairie.

Pony Express National Historic Trail

Things to do along the Pony Express National Historic Trail

A rocky viewpoint featuring two informational waysides overlooking a rolling grass landscape.

Santa Fe National Historic Trail

Things to do along Santa Fe National Historic Trail

Wood frame house with triangular roof and U.S. and French flags flying in front.

Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park

Things to do at Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park

Two men walk on a trail through green deciduous trees.

Trail of Tears National Historic Trail

Things to do at Trail of Tears National Historic Trail

Green house with fence surrounded by trees with green, orange, and yellow leaves.

Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site

Things to do at Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site

Green painted cannon sitting on a filed with deciduous forest behind.

Wilson's Creek National Battlefield

Things to do at Wilson's Creek National Battlefield

Missouri Trip Ideas

Looking for ideas to help you plan your next trip to a national park? These trip ideas provide recommended activities designed to help you figure out how to spend your time. For even more ideas, see search for things to do and trip ideas by park, activity, topic, duration, and more.

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      Tags: california national historic trail, gateway arch national park, george washington carver national monument, harry s truman national historic site, lewis & clark national historic trail, oregon national historic trail, ozark national scenic riverways, pony express national historic trail, santa fe national historic trail, ste. geneviève national historical park, trail of tears national historic trail, ulysses s grant national historic site, wilson's creek national battlefield, missouri, midwest, things to do

      California National Historic Trail, Gateway Arch National Park, George Washington Carver National Monument, Harry S Truman National Historic Site, Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, Oregon National Historic Trail, Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Pony Express National Historic Trail, Santa Fe National Historic Trail, Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park, Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail, Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site, Wilson's Creek National Battlefield more »

      Last updated: March 15, 2024