Missouri
Spring Vacations & Unique Travel Spots
The Kansas City Zoo
The Kansas City Zoo sits on 202 acres of rolling hills in the middle of Swope Park, the second largest urban park in the
United States. It is the home to almost 900 animals from six continents. Besides the animals, there are programs and special
events, and even an IMAX Theatre.
Location: Located in Swope Park at 6800 Zoo Drive, Kansas City, MO
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Stockton Lake
With 33,000 acres of public land Stockton Lake is a vacationer's paradise. There are many recreational opportunities
including camping, hiking, horseback riding, and some of the best hunting and fishing you'll ever find! Stockton Lake is
one of the best sailing lakes in the Midwest. Scuba divers enjoy Stockton Lake's many unique features and creatures.
Whether you are fishing for Walleye or Bass or skiing you'll love all that Stockton Lake has to offer.
Location: Stockton, MO
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Toy and Miniature Museum
The Toy and Miniature Museum of Kansas City is the embodiment of childhood fantasies for children of all ages. The
collection includes antiques, toys and fine scale miniatures that amaze and delight the young at heart. 19th and 20th
century toys allow visitors to explore the evolution of childhood through form, function and production. Dolls,
dollhouses, trains, cars and more than one million marbles serve as touchstones to connect generations.
Location: 5235 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO
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Saint Louis Zoo
The saint Louis Zoo offers tons of animals from 700 species on 90 acres, including an insectarium, a children's zoo, and a
miniature train. Here you will journey through a meandering waterway and visit animals from South America, Africa, Asia,
and North America. This unique setup allows you to get right next to the animals in their own habitat. You can watch
hippos floating under water, warthogs working on a wallow, and elephants playing beneath a waterfall or diving into a
pool. There are educational field stations throughout this ten acre area so that you can learn more about each animal.
Location: One Government Drive, St. Louis, MO
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Wilsons Creek National Battlefield
Wilson's Creek was the first major Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi River, and the scene of the death of
Nathaniel Lyon, the first Union general killed in combat. Although a Southern victory, the Southerners failed to
capitalize on their success. With the exception of the vegetation, the field has changed little and remains in near
pristine condition. The Wilsons creek Civil War Museum (formerly the Sweeny Museum) contains an outstanding collection of
artifacts relating to the war west of the Mississippi, including the sword belt and sash of Arkansas General Patrick
Cleburne and the flag of the Confederate "Cherokee Braves."
Location: From I-44: exit at Exit #70 (Missouri Highway MM). Continue south to U.S. Highway 60 (traffic light). Proceed
through the intersection. MM changes to Missouri Highway M. Continue 1/2 mile to Missouri Highway ZZ. Turn right on ZZ.
Continue south 1 and 1/2 miles to Farm Road 182 (Elm Street). Turn left; the entrance to the battlefield is on the right.
Republic, MO
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