Experience the great outdoors with Choice Hotels®. Our Missouri hotels are conveniently located near a number of picturesque gardens, caves, stunning state parks, and astounding wildlife. Take a look at the scenery and greenery that Missouri offers.
In the Northwest Region
Watkins Woolen Mill State Historic Site
26600 Park Road North
Lawson, MO 64062
816-580-3387
Visit Watkins Woolen Mill where you can experience the 19th century through the venue of a real intact woolen mill from the period, complete with original machinery and the adjoining historic Watkins home. A perfect location to spend a summer weekend with the whole family, you'll want to allot several hours to exploring the surrounding wilderness.
Comanche Acres Iris and Water Gardens
112421 SE Route 116
Goweri, MO 64454
816-424-6436
One of the most dazzling collections of specimens in their full and glorious blooms can be found at Comanche Acres Iris and Water Gardens. The spring Iris Festival at the Gardens features 17 acres of blooms in 2,500 stunning varieties. You can stroll the various paths which wind through the gardens, and afterwards visit the gift shop to take a special something home with you.
Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary
407 N. Lafrenz Road
Liberty, MO 64068
816-781-8598
Want to re-commune with the aspect of nature to which all can relate? Well, head down to Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary, where you'll find 100 pristine acres which have been preserved to a pin. Experience four miles of gorgeous wooded trails, and then head down to the visitors' center where you'll find live animals and a gift shop.
In the Northeast Region
EarthWays Center
3617 Grandel Square
St. Louis, MO 63108
314-577-0220
Experience the real side of the Victorian era with a twist - at the EarthWays Center, a three-story, 19th century home has been completely renovated to demonstrate the kind of energy efficiency and recycled products which will support a sustainable lifestyle as we head into the 21st century.
Ozark Trail
483 South Kirkwood Road
Kirkwood, MO 63122
573-786-2065
Experience the Ozark Trail, part of a 28-year-old vision to create a scenic and diverse route through the gorgeous beauty of the Missouri Ozarks. This majestic mountain range rises in a towering manner and stretches from St. Louis to the Arkansas border. Hike down the almost 550 miles of trail which have been completed.
In the Central Region
Blind Boone Park
402 Pine Street
Warrensburg, MO 64093
660-747-7178
Experience one of the premier parks of Warrensburg like never before. Blind Boone Park is where residents of the city of Warrensburg go on their days off to re-acquaint themselves with the serenity of nature. What is the park's most outstanding feature…a dramatic statue of John William "Blind" Boone, a ragtime piano legend who originally hailed from this quaint little Missouri city?
Jacob's Cave
Route 5
Versailles, MO 65079
573-378-4374
One of the most fascinating natural attractions in the state of Missouri can be found in an unlikely location - underground! Explore the subterranean wonders found at Jacob's Cave, located 6 miles south of the town of Versailles, and you'll marvel at its beautiful reflective pools and impressive stalactites.
In the Southwest Region
Bluff Dwellers Cavern and Browning Museum
954 Route 59 South
Noel, MO 64854
417-475-3666
Experience the world of Missouri which few will ever get to see - the underground caverns which wind their way beneath the earth in a beautiful and mysterious fashion. This cavern is home to a spectacular variety of geological formations, ranging from oversized rocks to mineral deposits which will dazzle the senses.
Grand Falls
Riverside Drive
Joplin, MO 64804
800-657-2534
Surely guests who want to become acquainted with the natural side of Missouri will head down to Grand Falls to experience the majesty of Missouri's tallest year-round waterfall. Located on the shores of Shoal Creek, just south of the town of Joplin, the falls live up to their name in dramatic fashion.
Wings of the World Bird Park
423 Fairy Cave Lane
Brandson West, MO 65737
417-272-3366
Experience Wings of the World Bird Park and you'll discover why aviary enthusiasts the world throughout are so fascinated by the winged creatures which grace our skies in graceful flight. Witness this stunning collection of over 300 birds through a guided walk or on your own.
In the Southeast Region
Big Spring
Route 103
Van Buren, MO 63965
573-323-8291
Experience one of the most beautiful springs in the world at Big Spring. The beauty at this natural location goes hand-in-hand with another impressive feature: Big Spring, in staying true to its name, is one of the largest springs in the world! In fact, on the average day the spring will gush forth over 286 million gallons of water!
Round Spring Cavern
Route 1
Eminence, MO 65466
573-858-3297
One of the most famous features of the state of Missouri is its natural caves, which stretch for hundreds of miles beneath the surface of the earth. Experience the gorgeousness and sprawling beauty of these mysterious lairs at Round Spring Cavern, where you'll enjoy daily lantern tours of a beautiful and geologically fascinating underground attraction.
