Appropriately named the “show me” state; the state of Missouri has an abundance of attractions to show timeshare owners, regardless of age or fitness level. Well known for the city of Branson and its multitude of live musical theater performances, Missouri also offers a wide variety of historical points of interest as well as opportunities for art appreciation, experiences in nature and participation in sports activities.
St. Louis’s Gateway Arch is the tallest national monument in the United States at 630 feet, and the city’s most popular tourist attraction. Among the many activities available at the Gateway Arch riverfront and grounds are enclosed tram rides to the top of the arch’s indoor observation area, and sightseeing cruises aboard historic riverboats, the Tom Sawyer and Becky Thatcher.
Home to more than 1,000 animals representing more than 100 different species from six continents, Grant’s Farm in St. Louis is located on the 281 acre ancestral home of the Busch family. Operated by Anheuser-Busch, Inc., the farm is preserved as a living symbol of the Busch family’s love for animals and the corporation’s commitment to wildlife conservation.
Located in St. Joseph, the Pony Express Museum is well worth a visit for timeshare owners, and offers many exciting, educational and state-of-the-art exhibits conveying the need, creation, operation and termination of the Pony Express. Today the original stables continue to stand as a tribute to the legend and legacy of the brave young riders who raced against nature’s cruel elements and through rugged terrain in an attempt to unite a country separated by great distance.
Among the many beautiful and historic state parks available to explore, Mark Twain State Park in Stoutsville offers scenic views from limestone bluffs and features more than six miles of hiking trails, cabins, and a beach on 18,000 acre Mark Twain Lake. The third oldest state park in Missouri, this 2,775 acre park in the Salt River Hills serves as a refuge for a multitude of wildlife, including white tailed deer and turkey. With many quiet coves, Mark Twain Lake is a man-made lake and offers excellent fishing for crappie, catfish and largemouth bass. The Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site is adjacent to the state park and contains the author’s cabin and detailed accounts of Samuel Clemens’ life. With an abundance of possible vacation agendas, Missouri timeshare owners have much to discover and enjoy.