Missouri destinations
1 hand-curated Missouri destination — each with real things to do, places to eat, and a ready-made day-by-day itinerary, verified against Google Maps.
- Capital
- Jefferson City
- Nickname
- The Show-Me State
- Time zone
- Central
- Major airports
- Kansas City Intl (MCI), St. Louis Lambert Intl (STL)
- Neighboring states
- Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska
About Missouri
Known for
St. Louis’ Gateway Arch and its role as a historic gateway to the American West.
Best time to visit
Spring (March-May) and fall (September-November) for mild temperatures -- summers (June-August) are hot and humid.
Getting around
A car is recommended -- St. Louis has a light rail system (MetroLink) but coverage is limited.
Suggested trip length
2-3 days for St. Louis.
