Nebraska
Captain Meriwether Lewis and Lieutenant William Clark landed here in 1804 on their legendary US expedition looking for a passage to the Pacific Ocean…
Must-see attractions in The Great Plains
Iowa
The glass-walled Figge Art Museum sparkles above the River Road. The museum’s Midwest Regionalist Collection includes many works by Iowa native (and…
South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center
South Dakota
Exhibits at this ecologically groundbreaking museum (it's completely underground) include a bloody Ghost Dance shirt from Wounded Knee. Exhibits trace the…
St Louis
Divided into themed zones, this vast park includes a fascinating River's Edge area with African critters. Don't leave without saying hello to the zoo's…
St Louis
Dating to 1859, these gardens hold a 14-acre Japanese garden, a carnivorous plant bog, a Victorian-style hedge maze and the oldest continuously operating…
St Louis
This elegant new park seamlessly connects the Gateway Arch with the Old Courthouse by covering up traffic-choked I-44. Previously the road formed a…
Kansas
This restored fort near the Missouri border dates to 1842. While the parade grounds and buildings in the heart of its namesake city are interesting, the…
Kansas City
Really a gussied-up basketball hall of fame, this interactive (and entirely overstimulating) exhibition lets you try free throws or pretend you're an…
Oklahoma
This museum is inside an 1875 Union Indian Agency house. It recalls the cultures of the Native Americans – the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek …
Iowa
Historic and modern quilts are the stars at this small museum. Visitors learn that there is a lot more to quilting than sewing a few rags together with…
Oklahoma
Engaging displays about the Mother Road organized by decade from its inception to its closure and eventual rebirth. The museum also highlights some of the…
Iowa
This simple park embodies the ethos of Big Spirit Lake: low-key serenity. It has big trees offering shady spots on the lake for picnics and simple…
National Frontier Trails Museum
Missouri
Brings the tough life for the pioneers along the Santa Fe, California and Oregon Trails to life – many began their journey in Independence. You'll learn…
St Louis
The interactive exhibits at this three-story museum are geared toward kids (and the young at heart). Expect live demonstrations, dinosaurs, a planetarium…
Oklahoma
You'll brush up against real cowboys in Stockyards City, southwest of downtown, either in the shops and restaurants that cater to them or at the Oklahoma…
Nebraska
Enjoy sweeping views of Union Pacific's Bailey Yard, the world's largest railroad classification yard, from this eight-story observation tower with indoor…
Oklahoma
Right in the city center, these 15 acres of gardens are home to thousands of plants and many elaborate landscapes. Water features abound and there are…
Missouri
At lush and sprawling Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park, the swift Black River swirls through canyon-like gorges (shut-ins). The swimming is some of the most…
South Dakota
This huge and restored pink quartzite 1890s courthouse has three floors of changing exhibits on the region. It's part of the Siouxland Heritage Museums,…
Oklahoma
The Philcade Building – with its glorious T-shaped lobby – is an exceptional example of the city's art deco architecture. Inside, beneath gilt-encrusted…
Nebraska
Three floors of excitement keep kids of all ages breathing fast with anticipation at this downtown museum. Fire engines, a moon lander, a prairie dog town…
Iowa
This museum does a swell job of interpreting Grant Wood's iconic American Gothic (1930) – the pitchfork painting – which has been parodied a million times…
St Louis
Presents the story of St Louis, starring such worthies as the World's Fair; a replica of Charles Lindbergh's plane, Spirit of St Louis; and a host of…
Oklahoma
Science was never this much fun in school. Galleries filled with fascinating displays and gizmos engage visitors in the secrets of aviation, farming,…
Iowa
In a serene setting, the bridge makes a dramatic statement as it parallels the charmless modern bridge over the river. The ubiquitous graffiti is…
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
Iowa
Interactive exhibits and oral histories tell the stories of the Czech and Slovak immigrants who came to the US and built Cedar Rapids. Special exhibitions…
Oklahoma
Near the capitol building, this museum makes people the focus as it tells the story of the Sooner State through interactive exhibits. There are good…
Nebraska
This admired and architecturally imposing museum has a great collection of classic and contemporary European and American art. There's also a good…
Oklahoma
Finished in 1928, this 24-floor skyscraper combines art deco and neo-Gothic details. A landmark on the skyline, its name – and original financing –…
Lewis & Clark Boat House & Museum
Missouri
Explorers Lewis and Clark began their epic journey in St Charles on May 21, 1804, and their time here is reenacted annually on that date. This museum has…
Oklahoma
This enormous 1930s neon sign for the Meadow Gold brand of milk was a Route 66 landmark and a city icon. Now restored, it's surrounded by displays about…
Iowa
A nature reserve at the confluence of the Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers with 10 intertwined hiking trails and sweeping views from the hilltop…
Lewis & Clark Information Center
South Dakota
Get out of your car – instead of your canoe – at this hilltop rest stop, south of town, for exhibits on the intrepid duo and their voyages past here on…
Iowa
Newly expanded, this surprisingly interesting museum recalls the history of the lakes and the many forms of boats that have sailed upon them – from pure…
Nebraska
On the north side of town, this small public park is home to two huge Union Pacific locomotives: a fabled Big Boy steam engine and a Centennial diesel,…
South Dakota
This important small museum tells the story of the Wounded Knee massacre from the Lakota perspective using photos and narratives. It's more insightful…
Missouri
Snaking through the hills 2 miles southwest of Branson, large Table Rock Lake is a deservedly popular destination for boating, fishing, camping and other…
North Dakota
This ambitious and free museum features sophisticated programs in a renovated warehouse. The permanent collection includes contemporary work by Native…
Nicodemus National Historic Site Visitor Center
Kansas
Descendants of Nicodemus's early settlers are often at the national parks visitor center to recount local history and the experience of African Americans…
Route 66 Museum & Research Center
Missouri
This museum at the Lebanon library has replicas of a 1930s gas station, a 1940s tourist cabin and a 1950s diner. The vintage maps will thrill any Route 66…
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