Missouri State

Discover the perfect Missouri vacation and rest for the moment

Choosing the ideal vacation escape is tough.  Practically, in today’s frantic paced environment everyone is competing with all of the demands and time pressures you face in your life.  Sometimes it is relaxing to obtain a fresh perspective on destination ideas that you may not have thought about before.  A Missouri vacation gives you an occasion to see something that you may not be able to find in your own home.

If you are seeking adventure or relaxation on your vacation getaway, you will love it much more if you take a little thought to plan part of your trip in advance.  For the adventure seeking vacationer, check out the weather forecasts of the area that you will be travelling into so that you can pack the appropriate equipment and protection to make your trip comfortable and fun.  There can be considerable swings in weather between day and night.

Perhaps the ideal state destination is Missouri, where you will find too much to see and experience.  Here are a few of the Missouri attractions you might want to experience:

Idea #1: Grant’s Farm – Afton, Missouri. While you are in Missouri you will definitely want to visit the wonderful Grant’s Farm. This wildlife preserve and historical site is owned by Anheuser-Busch, Inc. The Farm is home to more than 1,000 animals representing more than 100 different species from six continents.  The Farm takes its name from our 18th President, Ulysses S. Grant, who in the 1850s farmed a portion of the 281 acres.

Idea #2:  Toonfest – Walt Disney Celebration – Marceline, Missouri. In the hometown where Walt Disney lived from 1906 until 1911 is a fabulous celebration of internationally acclaimed cartoonists that come to join in on Walt Disney’s Hometown Toonfest.    Each year there is a theme for the weekend and games and events for those that attend.

Certainly there are many other destinations that you might want to see on your Missouri vacation.  You may only be staying for a brief period of time, but you can appreciate and capture much of the rich art, heritage, and fun that we have to offer.  You certainly will never be ignored  – check out this Missouri tourism video – there is always a new adventure waiting for you.

Even in today’s economic climate, Missouri is an affordable vacation getaway.  It is possible to take advantage of the many discount offers with the special deals that are available which allow you to get away from it all without breaking the bank.  So take a break from the frantic schedule that daily life brings and enjoy a vacation escape and discover a little of what this fantastic state has to offer!

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AHeirloom’s Missouri State Cutting Board $46.00 Our signature state shaped cutting boards are designed and manufactured in Brooklyn, NY, by our small housewares company AHeirloom. Each board is drawn, scaled and cut to reflect the true curvature of some of our favorite state borderlines, as precise as possible. To provide maximum durability and longevity our cutting boards are made of strong, bamboo constructed with 3-ply formaldehyde free st…

NCAA Penn State Nittany Lions Absorbent Coaster Four Pack Gift Set with Butcher Block Holder $20.05 NCAA Penn State Nittany Lions Absorbent Coaster 4 Pack Gift Set With Butcher Block Holder…

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The World’s Greatest Waltzes / Vienna State Opera Orchestra Conducted By Josef Leo Gruber, Reg Owen & Massimo Freccia [3 Vinyl LP Box Set] [Stereo] STEREO 3 VINYL LP BOX SET! The World’s Greatest Waltzes! Josef Leo Gruber, Reg Owen & Massimo Freccia Conducting The Vienna State Opera Orchestra (Wiener Staatsoper). Orchester). Record 1: The Waltzes of Johann Strauss Conducted By Josef Leo Gruber. Record 2: “Pops” Concert Waltzes Conducted by Massimo Freccia. Record 3: American Waltzes Conducted By Reg Owen. TRACKS: A1. Johann Strauss: Emperor W…

Central Missouri State University Bands 1997-1998 TRACKS: Over to Candide (4:52), Caccia and Chorale (6:39), The Boys of the Old Brigade (2:37), Watchman, Tell Us Of The Night (13:30), Chester Overture for Band (5:58), Amazing Grace (4:33), Variations on “America” (7:00), Sinfonia VOci (6:30), Pas Redouble (2:56), Angel Enyes (5:05), Zephyr (4:27), Home On The Range (3:03), Go Mules! (1:06)….

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A Monument to Missouri: A Video Tour of the Missouri Capitol The Missouri Capitol is not only home to the legislature and the governor, but it is also an evolving museum of Missouri History. This impressive home of state government attracts 250,000 visitors each year. The video takes you on a partial tour of this building as you discover how state planners worked to make the Capitol a proud monument to the people who live in Missouri. Includes artwork from …

2 Missouri State Flag Stickers Decal Bumper Window Laptop Phone Auto Boat Wall $0.99 You get 2 Flag stickers approximately 4″ x 2.5″ each. Great for books, windows, laptops, bumpers, walls. Sticks to almost anything. These stickers are self-adhesive, removable, & re-stickable. Water, Steam, & heat resistant. Stretchable. No residue left when removed. Soft & flexible. Not rigid like paper. Much more durable than paper. Ships 1st Class Mail….