Missouri - The Show Me State

State Capital: Jefferson City
Admission to the union:
August 10th, 1821 at 24th state

The ‘Western most Eastern State’ of the US is the former slave state that didn’t join the Confederacy in the Civil War, Missouri. Heavily populated Missouri, bordering eight other states, is considered a political and social bellwether as it’s perceived to be typically American with an equally strong urban and rural influence. Every election except two since 1904 they’ve voted for the incoming President. The All American sports crazy state is home to the nation’s favourite beer, Budweiser as well as many national sports teams. With a climate that is cold in winter and warm and humid in summer the state is ideal for wineries and many are now flourishing to the delight of connoisseurs. The states namesake, the Missouri River and the mighty Mississippi ,which forms the eastern border, attract many tourists as do the foothills of the eastern region. The real mystery is whether Missouri’s Springfield is ‘the’ Springfield, home of America’s most loved family, The Simpsons.

Things to do in Missouri:

Even non-drinkers will enjoy St Louis’s Budweiser Brewery Tour where the secrets of brewing with be revealed.

Six Flags Amusement Park at Eureka, St Louis is a real thrill. Make sure you don’t dine before you enjoy the stomach churning rides!

Kansas City’s Airline History Museum is a great place for the family to spend a day discovering the world of flight.

Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum in Branson is a real hoot not just with kids. You won’t doubt anything every again!

The Lewis & Clark Boathouse and Nature Center in St Charles will thrill history enthusiasts with relics and exhibits of the famous 1804-6 Discovery Expedition.

Visiting Missouri? Book ahead and save.