Missouri Travel Information

The rivers arrived first, carving their priceless art into the Missouri landscape. They were our first trails, cutting a path for hundreds of explorers and thousands of settlers. The early pioneers branched out, forming their own trails, establishing towns along the way.

As you follow those first settlers through the Gateway to the West, you too will carve a path. One filled with memories from an adventure second to none. Branch out, like the pioneers did, covering the trails that launched thousands of prairie schooners.

Along the way, experience Missouri's natural beauty and neighborliness, with a lifetime of navigable rivers. Just ask the ghosts of Lewis and Clark, who started - and ended - their 1804 Corps of Discovery in St. Charles. Carve your own path of discovery along Missouri's rivers. Blaze your own trails and write your own journals.

All across the state, you'll find plenty of opportunities to take home Missouri memories. Our shops are like our rivers. No two are the same. Each offers something new. So take off antiquing through Missouri's rich history. Browse through hundreds of shops at two of the world's largest railroad stations turned into shoppers' paradise, they're the state's biggest bookends, both named Union Station - one in Kansas City, one in St. Louis. From either spot, you can do more than read about Missouri's past, you can jump right in.

Upcoming Events

July 31, 2010

• Firemen's Whole Hog Roast - Blackwater
• Golf Tournament - Linn
• Vendor / Craft Show - Independence
• St. Patrick's Fiesta - St. Joseph

August 1, 2010

• Town & Country Fair Parade and Party - Washington

August 2, 2010

• Abundant Life Family Church Vacation Bible School - Farmington

August 3, 2010

• National Night Out - Bolivar
• North Central Missouri Fair - Trenton
• Concerts In The Park - Chesterfield
• Blue Springs National Night Out Against Crime - Blue Springs

August 4, 2010

• Shakespeare On The Bluff - Rocheport
• Washington Town & Country Fair and Parade - Washington
• Farmer's Market - Aurora
• Twilights, Tubas, Tenors & Toe Tapping - Arrow Rock

August 5, 2010

• Shepherd's Super Summer Cruise Car Show - Branson
• Winter Texan Shindig - Lake Ozark

August 6, 2010

• Outlaw National Truck and Tractor Pull - Richland
• Blues and Jazz Fest - Lee's Summit
• Night at the Fox Reception - Joplin
• Riverwood Art Show - Weston
• Weston 10 Mile Trail Antique & Garden Show - Weston

August 7, 2010

• Great Stone Hill Grape Stomp - Hermann
• Tractor Pull - Lincoln
• NCM Fair Demolition Derby - Trenton
• Fall Flint Knap-In - Sibley
• Commemorations of the Civil War Battle of Lone Jack - Lone Jack

August 8, 2010

• Gazebo Concert - Perryville
• Annual Chamber Golf Tournament - Aurora

August 11, 2010

• Lamar Farm and Industrial Exposition - Lamar

August 12, 2010

• Downtown Fulton Sidewalk Sales - Fulton