THINGS TO DO IN MISSOURI - Northeast Region

Attractions

Historic Bethel German Colony - This tiny community of 117 residents strives to preserve its rich heritage. The Colony offers the public an opportunity to step back into a time when colonists lived by the golden rule and shared their crops, clothing, crafts and even their earnings. Explore an 1800s colony with a mapped walking tour, shops and museums, and homemade meals at the Fest Hall.

Mark Twain Riverboat - Enjoy one hour cruises with commentary on river history, legends, and sights. This cruise features an open snack bar with sandwiches and beverages. Dinner cruises and Jazz cruises also available.

St Louis Children's Aquarium - Fun, interactive and educational public aquarium for children. Pet a shark, pick up turtles and explore a cave.

Six Flags St. Louis - Six Flags St. Louis is home to some of the biggest, fastest rides in the county including The Boss. Or, for a slower pace, try the family rides and attractions.

Lewis & Clark Boat House and Nature Center - The Lewis & Clark Boat House and Nature Center is the Discovery Expedition's permanent home. Situated beside the Missouri River at Bishop's Landing in charming historic St. Charles, Missouri, the educational facility features exhibits relating to the Lewis and Clark expedition, historic St. Charles, and the Missouri River ecosystem.

International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame - Opened in 1984, the Museum displays the entire panorama of bowling's international history, from ancient Egypt to modern tenpins. The Museum also honors the individual efforts of bowling's legends with our halls of fame.

The Magic House - The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing hands-on learning experiences for children in a creative and stimulating environment.

St. Louis Zoo - Visit one of America's best zoos. Enjoy a sea lion show, see Asian elephants, cheetahs and spotted hyenas in their habitats, or ride the zooline railroad.

Science Center - The St. Louis Science Center is a playground for your head. The center features a planetarium, an OMNIMAX® theater, a variety of hands-on exhibits and lots more.

Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum - Visit the original boyhood home of the famous Mark Twain. Though it has gone through extensive restoration, it still keeps the image which it did during Twain's childhood. Tours through the home and adjoining museum contain wonderful collections of historic items.

Mark Twain Cave - The Mark Twain Cave is the oldest show cave in the state of Missouri, giving tours for over 114 years. The cave has also served as a place of hiding for Indians, trappers of animals for trade, the infamous Jesse James and slaves searching for freedom via the Underground Railroad.

Sawyer's Creek Funpark - Located in Hannibal on the banks of the Mississippi River, Sawyer's Creek Funpark offers visitors the opportunity to relive The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn in the town where Mark Twain lived as a boy...America's Hometown...Hannibal Missouri.

American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog - The American Kennel Club Museum is home to the world's finest collection of art devoted to the dog. The 14,000 sq. ft. facility, which includes historic Jarville House (1853), displays over 500 original paintings, drawings, watercolors, prints, sculptures in bronze and porcelain, and a variety of decorative arts objects depicting man's best friend throughout the age.

The Saint Louis Art Museum - One of the leading art museums in the nation. The museum features permanent and visiting collections.

Meramec Caverns - Learn how Mother Nature built an ancient limestone 'Wine Table' and an entire 7-story mansion... all underground. On tour you will see both the rarest and largest cave formations in the world.

Missouri Botanical Garden - The Missouri Botanical Garden's mission is to discover and share knowledge about plants and their environment, in order to preserve and enrich life. Today, more than 140 years after opening, the Missouri Botanical Garden is a National Historic Landmark and a center for research, education and horticultural display.