Northwest Missouri Tourism
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Bingham-Waggoner Estate - Independence Missouri
The Bingham-Waggoner Estate - Independence Missouri
The Bingham-Waggoner Estate is found at 313 West Pacific in Independence, Missouri. This estate is named for some of its most famous residents. George C. Bingham was a famous Civil War artist. Mr. Bingham and his family moved to the estate shortly before the Civil War broke out, and Bingham maintained a studio in one of the log and clapboard buildings near his home.
Leila’s Hair Museum - Independence Missouri
Leila’s Hair Museum - Independence Missouri
When you think "hair museum," most people think of tools used to do hair, such as curling irons, or hair styles of the past, or even the many adornments that people use to do their hair. However, Leila’s Hair Museum in Independence, Missouri is not anything like one would think.
Harley-Davidson Final Assembly Plant - Kansas City, Missouri
Harley-Davidson Final Assembly Plant - Kansas City, Missouri offer the tours center which features a series of displays to guide you through the various manufacturing and assembly processes necessary to complete the wonderful Harley-Davidson.
Science City at Union Station - Kansas City, Missouri
Science City at Union Station - Kansas City, Missouri. Science City at Union Station is full of adventures and discoveries. You can walk through a human body, design a car, solve a crime, track a tornado, dig up old bones and defy gravity on a bike that’s 30 feet up in the air!
Northwest Missouri State Fair - Bethany, Missouri
Northwest Missouri State Fair - Bethany, Missouri held every year beginning the Thursday prior to Labor day and ending on Labor Day.
A midway full of rides for all ages, local talent shows, tractor pulls, stock car races, a demolition derby and famous name musical entertainment are all included in your visit to the fair.
World’s Largest Pecan - Brunswick, Missouri
World’s Largest Pecan - Brunswick, Missouri The World’s Largest Pecan is located on U.S. Hwy. 24, 3 miles east of Brunswick, MO, was built by James Pecan Farms Inc. as a replica of their patented Starking Hardy Giant pecan, a large thing-shell variety discovered by George James in 1955.
Cameron Depot Museum - Cameron, Missouri
Cameron Depot Museum - Cameron, Missouri restored, the former Burlington Northern depot is now the Depot Museum which houses artifacts tracing Cameron’s railroad heritage.
The town once had three train stations including the elegant Cameron Junction and boasted 44 trains a day. Railroad contractors completed the Hannibal-St. Joseph Railway ahead of schedule in 1859 and earned a bonus—ten gallons of whiskey.
Chillicothe’s Mural Program - Chillicothe, Missouri
Chillicothe’s Mural Program - Chillicothe, Missouri Come enjoy and see the local artists depiction of Chillicothe’s history on the downtown walls. As of July, 2006, there are 14 murals. There will be additions in 2007.
The Henrietta Mural: 711 Washington Street depicts a street scene circa 1890 on Locust Street, looking north. The scene will include The Henrietta, a hotel operating in that era.
Elms Resort Spa & Conference Center - Excelsior Springs, Missouri
Elms Resort Spa & Conference Center - Excelsior Springs, Missouri A real touch of living history is at The Elms Hotel. It was a favorite haunt of the infamous Al Capone. Former president Harry Truman also enjoyed the Elms and its European-style spa. In fact, Truman was a guest at the hotel while waiting for the results of the election for President in 1948 when he won over Dewey.
The Hall of Water - Excelsior Springs, Missouri
The Hall of Water - Excelsior Springs, Missouri The Hall of Waters was built over the present Siloam and Sulpho-Saline springs, Siloam spring being located under the front steps. Art Deco style architecture on the interior and exterior was chosen as in keeping with the Mayan Indian tradition relating to water and water gods.
