Missouri

St. Louis, Missouri

Amazing Cities:
Kansas City, St. Louis

Attractions

American Jazz Museum - Kansas City
City Market (Kansas City) - Kansas City
Gateway Arch National Park - St. Louis
National Blues Museum - St. Louis
St. Louis Union Station Mirror Maze - St. Louis

Caves & Caverns

Fantastic Caverns - Springfield
Jacob's Cave - Versailles

City Parks

Forest Park (St. Louis) - St. Louis
Powell Gardens - Kingsville
Tower Grove Park - St. Louis

Historic Places

The Scout (Kansas City, Missouri statue) - Kansas City

Lakes

Lake of the Ozarks - Sunrise Beach

Museums

American Jazz Museum - Kansas City
National Blues Museum - St. Louis
National WWI Museum and Memorial - Kansas City
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum - Kansas City
Route 66 Museum - Lebanon
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art - Kansas City

Music

American Jazz Museum - Kansas City
National Blues Museum - St. Louis

National Parks

Gateway Arch National Park - St. Louis

Parks & Forests

Elephant Rocks State Park - Belleview
Forest Park (St. Louis) - St. Louis
Gateway Arch National Park - St. Louis
Meramec State Park - Sullivan
Powell Gardens - Kingsville
Tower Grove Park - St. Louis

Rock Formations

Elephant Rocks State Park - Belleview

Scenic Areas

Elephant Rocks State Park - Belleview

State Parks

Elephant Rocks State Park - Belleview
Meramec State Park - Sullivan

Tourist

City Market (Kansas City) - Kansas City
Gateway Arch National Park - St. Louis
St. Louis Union Station Mirror Maze - St. Louis

Welcome to New Mexico Sign on Interstate 10.

An Epic Boston to Los Angeles Cross-Country Drive
A few years back, I picked up and moved across the country from Boston to Las Vegas, and it was the perfect excuse for a cross-country road trip.

Kaw Point Park

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.

Badwater Basin

Visit the National Parks Virtually Through Amazon Prime
If you already pay for Amazon Prime, you may not realize that you have access to some awesome National Parks content on their streaming service.

Horseshoe Bend in Page, Arizona

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.

The Golden Gate Bridge

15 Stunning San Francisco Photo Spots
Grab your camera and your walking shoes and let’s check out some of the best San Francisco photo spots in and around the city to catch those stunning skylines!

A couple checks into their hotel.

8 Ways to Save Money Booking a Hotel
If you’ve got five-star taste but a two-star budget, read on for eight simple tricks to save money on hotels.

Oregon Wine Country - Red Wine

The Five Best Vineyards in Oregon Wine Country
Many of Oregon’s vineyards are tucked into the Willamette Valley, where the altitude and weather pattern make for perfect conditions for grapes, as extra sunlight leads to long ripening, and cool nights help the grapes retain acidity. And outside of the Willamette Valley, there are still plenty of wineries to explore.

Cleveland Script Sign - North Coast Harbor

Seven Essential Things To Do in Cleveland
Cleveland is chock-full of culture and fun things to do, many of which are often overlooked by the masses. Here are seven excellent ideas for things to do in Cleveland.

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.

Niagara Falls State Park

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.

The view from Sharp Top Mountain / Photo by Isaac Wendland on Unsplash

A Driving Loop Through the Heart of Virginia
This epic route through the middle of the state includes Founding Fathers, stunning mountain ranges, natural and man-made bridges, and so much more.

Horseshoe Bend in Page, Arizona

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.

Badlands National Park

Five Must-See Stops in South Dakota
Whether you’re a nature-lover, history-buff, gambler or thrill-seeker, South Dakota and its Black Hills will delight you — and it will do so in the most low-key and relaxing way imaginable.

Brees Lookout at Hot Creek in Mammoth Lakes, CA

From Vegas to Tahoe - Route 395 Is the Ultimate California Road Trip
Tourists know about the Pacific Coast Highway road trip, and sure, that’s a spectacular oceanside drive. But U.S. Route 395 is the California road less traveled and more spectacular.