Missouri

Downtown Parkville is one of the Kansas City area’s best kept secrets. Located only 15 minutes northwest of downtown Kansas City and 15 minutes south of the Kansas City airport – a charming historic town that’s perfect for a day of local shopping, dining, and playing in the beautiful parks with miles of walking trails set alongside the Missouri River.

Who is ready to leave winter behind and head to some spring and summer-time fun?!! Pack your bags, and don’t forget the golf clubs, and head to Lake of the Ozarks! Centrally located, the Lake of the Ozarks is just 175 miles from St. Louis, 165 Miles from Kansas City, and less than a day’s drive from anywhere in the central United States.

Missourians who want to learn about the wonders of our universe have ample opportunity. Dozens of observatories sit within our state's borders. Although only a few are open to the public, astronomy lovers can access many of the private observatories by joining the appropriate astronomy club. And anyone can view the heavens through powerful telescopes at these pub­lic observatories. 

As trees and flowers wake up for a new season, their fragrance fills the air. Springtime scents inspire Missouri Life’s wine expert, Doug Frost, to seek out Missouri wines with the same intensity. Discover which spring wines he recommends.

With great trepidation, our writer faced the uncomfortable emotional and physical challenge of sleeping in a slave cabin in Missouri’s Little Dixie, with a pounding rain on a tin roof, no less. Find out what she experienced and learned.

Talk about flower power! There was a floral fixation that occurred during the Victorian era. It prompted people in England to start collecting one particular plant in a fierce frenzy. This huge horticultural hysteria was even given its own special name.

A search for the most remote place in Missouri takes our team over hill and dale and through wild splendor. Our writer was warned about feral hogs and bears, not to mention snakes and ticks. How did he find the spot? And what did he find?

Art is a powerful means of expression. It gives voice to its creator’s thoughts and emotions and can move those who view it in many ways. Art can make us feel happy or sad, peaceful or agitated. But what if art could also be a powerful force for good?

Explore new and expanded attractions throughout the Show-Me State. The name’s Missouri, but you can call me Mo. I’m excited to show you a few of the destinations and experiences that opened up around Missouri in the past year.

Filled with richly flavored crimini mushrooms, spinach, and cheddar cheese, these stuffed chicken breasts are perfect on the grill. Don’t forget that pinch of nutmeg. It is the perfect touch with the savory filling.