St. Louis

Attractions

Museums

National Blues Museum

Parks & Forests

St. Louis Union Station Mirror Maze (2.1 miles)
Forest Park (St. Louis) (2.1 miles)
National Blues Museum (3 miles)
Gateway Arch National Park (3.3 miles)
Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site (10 miles)
Meramec State Park (54.9 miles)
Elephant Rocks State Park (72 miles)

Seven Amazing Day Trips from Kansas City
One could go on and on about all the fun attractions and things to do in Kansas City, but we get it; sometimes, the best travel experiences lie just outside of the city, and KC’s got plenty of awesome places to see that are worth the drive. Here’s a roundup of our seven favorite day trips from Kansas City.

Driftwood Beach, Jekyll Island. Photo by Scott Tribble for Amazing America.

Underrated Southern Getaway: The Georgia Coast
I see your trip to North Carolina’s Outer Banks, and I raise you a drive farther south to Georgia’s barrier islands.

The Best Utah State Parks You Haven’t Been To Yet
Utah is known for its famous Big Five National Parks, but don’t sleep on Utah’s incredible state parks.

A Guide to Must-See Attractions in Seattle
A glitzy emerald metropolis surrounded by the great outdoors, Seattle, Washington is a mix of rugged hardiness, edgy innovation, and quirky creativity.

View of Emerald Bay in Lake Tahoe. Stock photo by Jeremy Doodridge via Unsplash.

Weekend Road Trip: Sacramento To Lake Tahoe and Reno
You don't have to drive a long way to see a lot of stuff between Sacramento and Reno.

Trying To Catch the Superbloom? Timing Is Everything in Walker Canyon
Lake Elsinor became Instagram Influencer Ground Zero in March of 2019 when an unusual "superbloom" transformed Walker Canyon's poppy field into an electric rainbow of wildflowers.

A close up look at snow on the canyon walls at Yellowstone National Park

Snow Squalls and Close Calls: Off-Peak Season in Yellowstone National Park
Despite a substantial amount of experience visiting National Parks, I nearly found myself stranded overnight in Yellowstone National Park last Monday.

Forget Route 66 – Take This Epic Chicago to Denver Road Trip Instead
Want to see the best of the Midwest? This Chicago-to-Denver road trip is more scenic than Route 66, and it hits many of the highlights from the Windy City to Rocky Mountains, and much more.

Nashville to Las Vegas Road Trip Itinerary
Looking for a road trip with funky dive bars, music history, incredible vistas and enchanting landscapes of the southwest? Take a legendary 10-state road trip from Nashville to Las Vegas, with plenty of wild and wacky stops along the way.

Beyond the Big Apple: A road trip through Central & Western New York
In just a few days in Central and Western New York, you can experience some truly amazing natural wonders, picturesque scenery, classic Americana, and impactful history.

A Coastal Adventure from St. Augustine to Savannah
In just three hours of driving between St. Augustine to Savannah, you'll experience amazing beaches, jaw-dropping sights, and captivating history.