http://www.missouribeautiful.com Missouri Vacations, Missouri Travel Guide Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:36:13 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Museum of Art and Archaeology - Columbia, Missouri Are you a fan of art museums?  If so you will want to take the opportunity to visit the art museum of the University of Missouri-Columbia located in Pickard Hall which also houses the Department of Art History and Archaeology allowing ... http://www.missouribeautiful.com/central-missouri-tourism/the-museum-of-art-and-archaeology-columbia-missouri.html John William "Blind" Boone Ragtime & Early Jazz Festival - Columbia, Missouri Let the horns blare and the music flow through the town with the ragtime and early jazz festival.  This two day event is held on the Sunday following the first Thursday in June.  The fesitval is the perfect time ... http://www.missouribeautiful.com/central-missouri-tourism/john-william-blind-boone-ragtime-early-jazz-festival-columbia-missouri.html Toonfest - Walt Disney Celebration - Marceline, Missouri In the hometown where Walt Disney lived from 1906 until 1911 is a fabulous celebration of internationally acclaimed cartoonists that come to join in on Walt Disney's Hometown Toonfest.    Each year there is a theme for the weekend and games and events for ... http://www.missouribeautiful.com/northwest-missouri-tourism/toonfest-walt-disney-celebration-marceline-missouri.html Home of Sliced Bread - Chillicothe, Missouri In this beautiful town back in 1928 a world altering event took place, the first sliced bread from the bakery was offered for sale..that's right, in Chillicothe the bread slicing machine invented by an Iowa inventor, Otto Rohwedder, was installed in a bakery ... http://www.missouribeautiful.com/northwest-missouri-tourism/home-of-sliced-bread-chillicothe-missouri.html Grant's Farm - Afton, Missouri While you are in Missouri you will definitely want to visit the wonderful Grant's Farm. This wildlife preserve and historical site is owned by Anheuser-Busch, Inc. The Farm is home to more than 1,000 animals representing more than 100 different species from six continents.  The Farm takes ... http://www.missouribeautiful.com/st-louis-missouri-tourism/grant%e2%80%99s-farm-afton-missouri.html Cameron Cave - Hannibal, Missouri The newest show cave in Missouri offer you a truly exciting underground experience.  You will see this cave in nearly the same condition as when it was first discovered.  That isn't the case with many caves you can tour, they are upgraded for the comfort and ... http://www.missouribeautiful.com/northeast-missouri-tourism/cameron-cave-hannibal-missouri.html Tony Orlando Yellow Ribbon Special - Branson, Missouri The Tony Orlando special show for veterans will once again be in Branson in November of 2008.  The show is free to veterans and special guests.  Although he tours a number of times a year and so he isn't always in Branson you ... http://www.missouribeautiful.com/southwest-missouri-tourism/tony-orlando-yellow-ribbon-special-branson-missouri.html St. Louis Children's Aquarium - St. Louis, MO While you travel in MO visit more than 10,000 animals in a 100% child friendly hand-on living museum devotes to learning about Ecosystems of the Amazon and Mississippi Rivers of connecting oceans. Pet a shark, crawl through a cave. All at the St. ... http://www.missouribeautiful.com/northeast-missouri-tourism/18-st-louis-childrens-aquarium-st-louis-mo.html City Museum - St. Louis, MO St. Louis' newest and best downtown attraction. Three floors of suprising and diverse experiences including a multi-level enchanted forest, giant aquarium, architectural museum, art activities, low-tech circus, museum of oddities and much more. http://www.missouribeautiful.com/northeast-missouri-tourism/20-city-museum-st-louis-mo.html  Anheuser Busch Brewery Tours - St. Louis, MO Witness the brewing of the world's finest beer. While traveling to St. Louis, Missouri you'll follow the making of Budweiser from raw natural ingredients like barley malt, rice, hops, yeast, and water to the full-bodied, crisp-tasting, refreshing brew loved across the globe. http://www.missouribeautiful.com/northeast-missouri-tourism/21-anheuser-busch-brewery-tours-st-louis-mo.html