Missouri’s assortment of rolling hills, flat plains, majestic lakes and hearty rivers provide the ideal setting for visitors to experience the great outdoors. 

With over 50 state parks and wildlife areas, Missouri has nearly twice the forested land of its neighboring states of Iowa, Illinois, Kansas and Nebraska combined, and offers residents endless opportunities for outdoor activities including fishing, boating, swimming, and hiking.

Table Rock Lake - 43,100 acres of water, nearly 800 miles of shoreline
Lake of the Ozarks - 58,000-acre reservoir, more than 1,150 miles of shoreline
Ozark National Scenic Riverways
Katy Trail State Park and 225-mile bike trail
Missouri Botanical Garden - Founded in 1859, this 79-acre National Historic Landmark is the country's oldest botanical garden in continuous operation.
Over 22 “Show Caves” of underground formations including: Mark Twain Cave (Hannibal), Cameron Cave (Hannibal), Meramec Caverns (Stanton), Bridal Cave (Camdenton), Fantastic Caverns (America's only drive-through cave, in Springfield).

Numerous Golf Courses

Since its establishment as “The Gateway to the West,” Missouri has endured a long tradition of innovation and historical significance that can be witnessed to this day.

Jefferson National Expansion Memorial - Includes the St. Louis Gateway Arch and Museum of Westward Expansion.
St. Louis Art Museum – The museum's three-story building was Designed by famed architect Cass Gilbert for the 1904 World's Fair.
Muny Opera - America's oldest and largest outdoor musical theater.
St. Louis Zoo - Named #1 zoo by Zagat Survey's U.S. Family Travel Guide in association with Parenting magazine.
Kansas City Zoo - On 202 acres of rolling hills in Swope Park, the Kansas City Zoo is the second largest urban park in the United States.
American Jazz Museum - Located in the historic 18th and Vine District of Kansas City, this is the place where jazz masters such as Charlie Parker, Count Basie, Big Joe Turner and hundreds of others defined the sounds of the 1920s, `30s and `40s.
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum - Hailed as America’s best presidential museum by the Dallas Morning News.
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art - Considered among the top art museums in the United States, the Nelson-Atkins features one of the finest collections of Asian art, as well as extensive collections of American and European art.
Pony Express Museum - A modern, interactive and educational tribute to the legend of the Pony Express.
Jesse James Farm and Museum - One of the largest collections of James family artifacts, including Jesse’s original grave site and the family home.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum - Celebrates the passion and courage of America’s unsung baseball heroes.
Walt Disney Hometown Museum - The recipient of 3,000 artifacts from the Disney family.

36 state historic sites including:

Mark Twain's birthplace
Harry Truman's birthplace
The Scott Joplin House
The Thomas Hart Benton Home
Daniel Boone Home
Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum and Home
Felix Valle House
George Washington Carver National Monument
Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
Battle of Lexington State Historic Site

Missouri has a very prominent wine industry that dates back to the early 1800s.

There are over 120 wineries across the state that continue to produce diverse, complex wines that earn top awards in national and international competitions. Augusta became the first federally recognized American Viticulture Area (AVA) in 1980. Wine Trails in Missouri include: The Missouri River Wine Trail, Hermann Wine Trail, Route du Vin, Ozark Mountain Region Wine Trail and Missouri Weinstrasse.