A collection of places we visited and enjoyed while traveling through Missouri — from quirky roadside stops and small towns to history, food, and fun detours worth the stop.
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📍 Must-See Places
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🎠Fun & Unique
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🛍️ Shopping & Wandering
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🎡 Attractions & Entertainment
📍 Must-See Places
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Iconic, unmistakable, and absolutely worth seeing in person. The Arch is free to visit at ground level, and the surrounding park is great for walking, photos, and skyline views—especially at sunset. You can ride the tram to the top, but even if you d...
The Gateway Arch
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A guided golf cart tour through the Ozarks featuring waterfalls, scenic overlooks, and a cave at the end.
🍹 Bat Bar note:
Drinks and snacks are not included — they are available for purchase only when your golf cart stops at the Bat Bar during the t...
Lost Canyon Cave and Nature Trail
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Waterfront shopping and entertainment area with restaurants, shops, fountains, and scenic lake views. Easy place to walk, eat, and browse while in Branson.
Branson Landing
🎠Fun & Unique
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A quick, quirky roadside stop in Springfield, Missouri. Fun photo op and an easy “worth it if you’re nearby” kind of attraction — not something to plan a whole trip around, but great for stretching your legs and grabbing a picture.
World's Largest Fork By Mass
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A goofy, tongue-in-cheek roadside stop packed with jokes, themed shops, photo ops, and quirky attractions. Not a must-see destination on its own, but a fun and memorable stop if you’re already passing through the area. We had way too much fun here.
Uranus Fudge Factory And General Store - Uranus Missouri
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Iconic Route 66 photo stop with the world’s largest rocking chair. Quick, fun, and easy to visit while passing through.There’s a geocache hidden here, making this a fun stop for geocachers while checking out the world’s largest rocking chair.
Route 66 Rocker, Fanning, Missouri
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A fun, modern road-trip stop with a giant retro sign that’s perfect for photos. Easy pull-off, clean restrooms, food options, and lots of space to stretch your legs. Not a destination by itself, but a solid stop if you’re already passing through.
Wally's
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A massive collection of vintage and modern toys spread across multiple themed buildings. Think classic toys, pop culture, TV & movie memorabilia, and nostalgic pieces from many generations.
World's Largest Toy Museum Complex
🛍️ Shopping & Wandering
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A huge, quirky stop packed with candy, souvenirs, snacks, toys, and random fun finds. Easy place to wander, grab gifts, and stretch your legs—definitely worth stopping if you’re passing through the area.
Redmon's Candy Factory
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Walkable shopping village with a mix of boutiques, specialty shops, and casual places to eat. Easy to wander, relaxed pace, and a nice break from the busier Branson attractions.
Specialty retail shop featuring political-themed merchandise, apparel, souvenirs, and photo-op displays. Known for outdoor statues and novelty items. Located along Branson’s main tourist strip.
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🎡 Attractions & Entertainment
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Dinner show with horses, trick riding, and a high-energy atmosphere. We had fun, but it felt overpriced for the experience. Worth doing once if you’re curious or traveling with family, but expectations should be moderate.
Dolly Parton's Stampede
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Magical at night, especially during the holidays. Lights everywhere, themed displays, fun photo spots, and the Ferris wheel views are worth it. Super family-friendly — the kids loved walking around the lake, spotting decorations, and riding the Wheel...