Oklahoma
Built in 1917 (though it only got its dome in 2002), this Greco-Roman building has large murals, beautiful stained-glass windows, a tribal flag plaza and…
Must-see attractions in The Great Plains
Kansas
This studio-backlot-like attraction includes a cemetery, jail and saloon, where gunslingers reenact (blood-free) shootouts while Miss Kitty and her…
Nebraska
Get a feel for the tough lives led by early settlers at this idiosyncratic museum. The best part is the reconstructed sod-roofed trading post where pelts…
South Dakota
Small-town Victorian homes overlook the imposing 1910 State Capitol with its black copper dome. Be sure to check out the floor mosaics and marbled columns…
Iowa
A worthy focal point for Madison County, this soaring structure was completed in 1876 and has been used ever since. The silver-colored dome tops out at…
Missouri
The family-mobbed Meramec Caverns is as interesting for the Civil War history and hokey charm as for the stalactites. There's a seasonal motel (rooms $65,…
National Hall of Fame for Famous American Indians
Oklahoma
A short outdoor walk leads past 41 bronze busts of well-known Native Americans including Pocahontas, Geronimo and Sitting Bull. The nearby visitor center…
Chase County Historical Society
Kansas
In a historic corner brick commercial building, this small museum has engaging displays about the county's history including the nearby 1931 plane crash…
International Quilt Study Center & Museum
Nebraska
This special-interest museum's motto says it all: 'celebrate the cultural and artistic significance of quilts'. Inside you'll be amazed at all the…
Kansas
Two miles west of town, this open-air museum details the vital route linking the US and Mexico for much of the 19th century. Other exhibits include…
Kansas
Encompassing works by American Old West artist Frederic Remington, Plains painter Thomas Hart Benton and others, this museum on the University of Kansas…
Kansas
Under the huge copper dome, don't miss the fiery John Steuart Curry mural of abolitionist John Brown. Climb 296 steps for great views outside. Enter via…
Oklahoma
A beloved roadside attraction built in 1972, this whale was once the centerpiece of a swimming park. Now, it's largely used as a fishing dock. Bring a…
Oklahoma
A who's who of famous Oklahomans (including several famous country music stars), this three-story museum gets new inductees each year. Download coupons…
Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge
Nebraska
The Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge is home to hundreds of bison and elk, plus scenic waterfalls. There's a 3.5-mile wildlife drive from the…
Economy Museum at the St Louis Fed
St Louis
A surprisingly flashy and ultimately rewarding look at the economy and how you as an individual fit into it. Located within the Federal Reserve Bank of St…
John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum
Iowa
Close to downtown Waterloo, this museum celebrates all things John Deere and is a fantasy come true for tractor-heads. It's part of the Deere research…
Oklahoma
Beat the summer heat at this water park with over 30 features and rides. Splash away in the wave pool, on the flume rides and plunging down the huge…
Oklahoma
Houses a small but diverse collection of Plains Indian clothing, weaponry and musical instruments. There’s also a collection of Native American art.
South Dakota
This 1930s collection of geologic oddities covers an entire city block in the center of little Lemmon, way off in the northwest corner of the state.
Oklahoma
A kooky little museum that shows you the intriguing remedies (like jars of leeches) offered at a frontier pharmacy at the turn of the century.
Nebraska
This three-story museum traces Nebraska's visual history through the works of artists who were either born, lived or worked in the state.
Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts
St Louis
A Grand Center landmark, this pint-sized institution has programs and rotating exhibits across disciplines, including architecture.
Missouri
Small in size but big in conspiracy theories, the Jesse James Wax Museum posits that James faked his death and lived until 1951.
Missouri
This modest brick complex was Missouri's capitol from 1821 to 1826. The interior of this state park has been restored.
North Dakota
This museum re-creates Great Plains life through the decades, with displays inside and vintage buildings outside.
Nebraska
This vibrant museum has changing exhibits on Hispanic culture and art. Regional artists are featured.
St Louis
Bros and dudes gather at this complex across the street from Busch Stadium, dedicated to beer and sports. Outside of game days and major events it can…
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