Elephant Rocks State Park - Pilot Knob, Missouri You will see giant granite rocks standing end-to-end like a train of circus elephants at this state park. The trails are marked for the visually impaired and the trails are slightly elevated which makes … [Read more...]
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Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park – Middlebrook, Missouri
Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park - Middlebrook, Missouri Swift waters of the Black River flowing around some of the oldest exposed rocks in the nation have formed a series of canyon-like gorges or “shut-ins” in Johnson’s Shut-Ins State … [Read more...]
Bolduc House – Ste. Genevieve, Missouri
Bolduc House - Ste. Genevieve, Missouri A National Historic Landmark, the Bolduc House was built about 1785 by Louis Bolduc, this Creole house is something anyone interested in architectural history will want to see. The construction of the house required … [Read more...]
Ozark Springs – Jewels of the Ozarks – Salem, Missouri
Ozark Springs - Jewels of the Ozarks - Salem, Missouri is home to the largest number of first magnitude springs in one place anywhere in the world. These springs include: Big Spring; Alley Spring; Blue Spring; Round Spring; Pulltite Spring; and Welch Spring. Each … [Read more...]
Bollinger Mill & Covered Bridge – Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Bollinger Mill & Covered Bridge - Cape Girardeau, Missouri This 19th century gristmill processed grain for area farmers until the mid-1940's. Guided tours of the four-story mill feature a demonstration of water-powered cornmeal grinding on the original … [Read more...]
Old St. Vincent’s Church – Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Old St. Vincent's Church - Cape Girardeau, Missouri This is a beautiful example of 15th century, Italian Renaissance Architecture built in 1853. The church is predominately built in Gothic style with some Roman influence, and features unusual medieval-design … [Read more...]
Glenn House – Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Glenn House - Cape Girardeau, Missouri Features stenciled ceilings, woodwork grained to resemble burled walnut, decorated slate fireplaces, built in 1883. Mr. Glenn, a Cape Girardeau merchant and banker, occupied the home with his family until 1915. Listed … [Read more...]
Beggs Family Farm – Sikeston-Miner, Missouri
Beggs Family Farm - Sikeston-Miner, Missouri A family farm that has opened itself to the public and school trips to show what farming is all about. Something different than the typical museum, this one is a living lesson. … [Read more...]
Lambert’s Cafe – Sikeston and Miner, Missouri
Lambert's Cafe - Sikeston and Miner, Missouri Get down! Here come the rolls! This is the original place that rolls were thrown to you during your meal. Lamert's Cafe was established on March 13, 1942. Earl and Agnes Lambert with 14 cents between them, … [Read more...]
Fort Barnesville – Ellington, Missouri
Fort Barnesville - Ellington, Missouri A small fort built during the Civil War. It is on the National Historic Register. It is believed that it was built in early 1863 by the 13th Illinois Cavalry and the 25th Missouri Infantry, with possibly some help from … [Read more...]