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Missouri – The Show Me State
It’s not entirely known how Missouri got its nickname, but at first glance, you’ll find there’s much to see and show with Missouri vacation rentals. 14 Major Lakes, 6200 caves, and over 40 sparking rivers spread across fertile plains, rolling green hills, expansive forests and the Ozark Mountains. Tour the vastness of Missouri’s award winning wine country; view beautiful St. Louis from the Gateway Arch; hum to the rhythm of Jazz in Kansas City; or take a scenic drive through historic and friendly cliff top and river towns. Come to the ‘Gateway of the West’ and book your very own Missouri vacation rental home, cabin or condo.
Missouri Outdoors
Start your Missouri vacation where some once started their life, or just enjoy the simple pleasures of the great outdoors with Missouri vacation homes. Rent a bicycle and petal down gravel paths of the 224 mile long Katy Trail State Park or try one of the untamed trails amongst the Irish Wilderness in the Mark Twain National Forest. St. Joseph starts your historical adventure with its Pony Express while Independence is home to the beginnings of the Santa Fe and Oregon Trails where immigrants sought new lives in the west.
There are over 80 state parks strewn across all regions of Missouri, making way for all kinds of family fun from camping to picnics and hiking trips. Missouri rivers are perfect for those looking to tread the water on their own canoe, raft, kayak or lazy tube. Book your Missouri vacation home or vacation cabin and see why Missouri is also called the Cave State with at least 5,700 caves; some of them developed for tourism and complete with guided tours and restaurants. By foot, car or boat, explore colorful caves from Meramec Caverns to Mark Twain Cave, Crystal Cave, Ozark Caverns and the water-filled Bonne Terre Mine.
Missouri Lake Vacations
Missouri vacation rentals and vacation condos are situated next to some of the most beautiful lakes in America, making way for water activities like boating, fishing, jet and water skiing, sailing, swimming, scuba diving and parasailing. The 92 mile long Lake of the Ozarks is extremely popular with hundreds of restaurants nearby (some on the water), 15 golf courses, amusement parks, cave tours, and go-kart rides. Book your Lake of the Ozarks vacation rental and splash at the Timber Falls Indoor Water Park at Osage Beach or explore Bridal Cave in Camdenton. Horseback riding, mountain biking and even bungee jumping is available close by, along with plenty of shopping opportunities.
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South of the winding Lake Ozark is the picturesque Table Rock Lake and rustic Bull Shoals Lake. Those booking Table Rock Lake vacation rentals will enjoy crystal clear waters, perfect for fishing, boating, and water skiing. Table Rock Lake offers lake cruises and even scuba diving adventures to the sunken Kimberling City Bridge. Bull Shoals Lake vacation homes are situated in close proximity to 19 different parks where families can picnic and enjoy a wide array of water activities. Nearby Theodosia offers nature trails and record setting bass fishing amongst 1,000 miles of shoreline.
West of the Ozarks is the Harry S Truman Dam and Reservoir, a huge man-made lake which keeps anglers busy and campers happy. More fishing and camping opportunities can be found south of Truman Lake at Stockton Lake. Cast a line out for bass, crappie and blue gill or enjoy nature at its best in the Stockton State Park. The friendly town of Perry becomes the southern gateway to Mark Twain Lake where fishing is popular along with outdoor activities in the Mark Twain State Park.
Popular Missouri Cities
A “Family-Friendly Las Vegas” can be found by booking Branson vacation rentals.
With live theater, plays, comedy acts and country music, Branson becomes an entertainment mecca, attracting top performers from all over the world. Take the kids to 19th century themed, Silver Dollar City Theme Park; splash around at the White Water outdoor water park, or become a passenger in the world’s largest Museum: the Titanic Museum. There’s also the Branson Scenic Railway, Shepherd of the Hills Homestead, and the Branson Landing at Lake Taneycomo to keep you busy.
Travel northwest from Branson and get the ultimate experience of Jazz and the Blues with Kansas City vacation rentals. The Worlds of Fun Amusement Park and Oceans of Fun Water Park are perfect for the kids, while the rhythm of music sets the tone for the adults at night. Much history can be found in Kansas City with the National WWI Museum at Liberty Memorial, Toy and Miniatures Museum, American Jazz Museum, and Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.
Travel east past Jefferson City, where you can view the dome of the capital building through the trees and stay in beautiful St. Louis, where the 630 foot Gateway Arch awaits. St. Louis truly is the Gateway to the West where the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers meet. Catch a Cardinals game at Cardinal Stadium; listen to roaring animals at the St. Louis Zoo in Forest Park, smell flowers at the Missouri Botanical Garden, or entertain yourself at Six Flags: St. Louis.
Wherever you make your next vacation, be sure to book Missouri vacation rentals right here at FindRentals.com.
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