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Missouri is abundant in outdoor recreation. With hundreds of conservation and natural areas, state parks, the vast Mark Twain National Forest lands, and the Ozark National Scenic Riverways you are sure to find a location to pursue your favorite outdoor activity.
400 Minnesota Ave.
Fort Leonard Wood 65473
This one-room school, built in 1912, is used as a meeting hall by nature, historical and civic groups. Stroll the walking trail on the grounds.
104 Jesse Hall
Columbia 65211
There are a wide variety of museums, exhibits and other interesting things to do while visiting the University of Missouri-Columbia. MU attractions include historic buildings, museums, science exhibits, galleries, theaters, sports venues, Buck's Ice Cream, the Francis Quadrangle and more. Call or log on for information.
10950 Riverview Drive
St. Louis 63137
Once part of the Mother Road, Route 66, this bridge across the Mississippi River was re-opened in 1999 as one of the world's longest pedestrian-bicycle bridges. It connects Missouri’s St. Louis Riverfront Trail and the MCT Confluence Trail, in Illinois. This is a particularly scenic stretch of the Mississippi River, overlooking the natural chain of rocks, from which it derives its name.
13002 Bellefontaine Road
St. Louis 63138
Fort Bellefontaine was established in 1805 on the banks of the Missouri River, as the first United States military post in the newly acquired Louisiana Territory. Originally called Cantonment Belle Fontaine, it served as an American Indian "factory" or trading post for local Sac, Fox and other tribes. General James Wilkerson, the first governor of the Louisiana Territory, selescted the site near the confluence of the Mississippi River. The buildings were erected by three companies of the First Infantry.
From the beginning Fort Belle Fontaine served as a stopping point for many expeditions to the American west, including those of Zebulon Pike in 1805 and Lewis and Clark on September 22, 1806. In 1809 command was given to General Daniel Bissell who moved the fort to the top of the bluff over looking the Missouri River. In 1826 the fort was abandoment and replaced by Jefferson Barracks, south of St. Louis. The location of the original fort is now in the middle of the Missouri River. All of the current structures were build by the WPA in the 1930s and 1940s.
Riverfront Trail
St. Louis 63106
In December 2001, the Meachum site was dedicated as part of the National Park Service's Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. The nine-acre site on the St. Louis Riverfront Trail, three miles north of downtown St. Louis, just north of the Merchant’s Bridge. A rest stop and native plant nursery are housed in a former Coast Guard boat facility. The building features a spacious deck overlooking the river. It is staffed during peak periods by the Grace Hill AmeriCorps Trail Rangers, who provide directions, general and mechanical assistance.
966 Charrette Lane
Washington 63090
Restored 1790s French and American Indian trading post and village with five log houses. One house is one of the oldest west of the Mississippi; all are furnished with 1700s American antiques. The landscaping and gardens are period. The site overlooks the Missouri River. A historian gives a one hour tour, by appointment.
15185 Olive Blvd.
Chesterfield 63017
Faust Historic Village is a collection of buildings which were moved to Faust Park from locations in the Chesterfield and St. Louis area, to save them from demolition. The buildings, circa 1840-1890, are open to the public. They are staffed by trained docents who recount the history of each house. On many weekends a blacksmith is working in the blacksmith shop. The homes are open select weekends in the summer; tours are available on weekdays, by appointment.
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