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Meramec Caverns
Katy Trail State Park
Kirkwood
The Great River Road
Springfield
Chesterfield
Clayton
Finger Lakes State Park
Ha Ha Tonka State Park
Johnson’s Shut-Ins
Hermann
Bonne Terre Mine
St. Charles
Florissant
The Ozark National Scenic Riverways
Columbia
Hannibal
Jefferson City
Ste. Genevieve
Washington, MO
- St. Louis is one of the Midwest's most vibrant cities, known for its iconic St. Louis Arch, which commemorates the westward journey of the 1804-1806 Lewis and Clark Expedition.
- Visitors and area residents can day trip to some of Missouri's best attractions from the city, including the acclaimed rides and attractions of St. Louis Six Flags, located in nearby suburb Eureka.
- Katy Trail State Park serves as the launch point for the 240-mile Katy Trail, which spans the length of the Missouri River along a former railroad route.
- Unique natural attractions include Ha Ha Tonka State Park, which preserves a 20th-century castle's ruins, and Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park, which offers natural rock slides during the summer months.
- Historic attractions abound in cities such as Columbia, Hermann, and Jefferson City, including attractions connected to American author Mark Twain.
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