Missouri is a carefree mix of cultures. With homely country cities and lively cosmopolitan cities, the state has a little bit of everything to offer its visitors. Home to beautiful cliff sides and mountains to climb, Missouri wants its travellers to explore and be adventurous to find all the state has to offer.
Travelling through the state’s meandering roads in a car rental can be an eye-opening experience on its own. Missouri’s long roads and the enchanting scenery are better experienced few other ways. No matter where you want to start your Missouri travels, you can pick up a car rental from any of the Hertz Car Rental outlets throughout the state.
Missouri has many remarkable landmarks that help to make the state so unique. Don’t miss your chance to go up the world’s tallest archway. The towering monument of the Gateway Arch in St. Louis stands at 192 meters tall and serves as a gateway, or tribute to the west of America. Take the tram ride to the top of the arch for a spectacular view of St. Louis. Prepare yourself for a day of fun at the iconic Silver Dollar City. An amusement park designed to look like you’ve stepped back in time to the 1880s, the park is decked out with rides, shows and costumed actors ready to make the theme of the park as believable as possible. Well equipped with thrilling rides and extravagant shows, the park is a great activity for the whole family.
It’s no secret that Missouri is beautiful, with sprawling greenery and more to discover. Go for a relaxing stroll at Forest Park in St. Louis. One of the largest urban parks in the US, think Central Park but much, much bigger. Go jogging, biking and even ice skating in the winter. The wide decorated park is fringed with local attractions such as the St. Louis Art Museum and the Jewel Box greenhouse, which make for a good after picnic visit. Also go for a hike at the Lake of the Ozarks State Park, Missouri’s largest state park that encompasses a huge lake. Go kayaking in the lake, try your hand at fishing, or even go horseback riding in the surrounding woods.
Hit up Missouri’s illustrious shopping scene and load yourself up with some of the state’s finest fashions. Take your car rental for a drive down to Branson Landing, a huge open-air shopping complex. With multiple entertainment, retail, and dining options here, there’s something to enchant the whole family. The complex even hosts multiple memorable events and costumed characters to better entertain visitors. Also drop by the quaint Osage Beach Outlet MarketPlace, an outlet mall by the Lake of the Ozarks. Find multiple high street international brands here and incredible discounts to go along with them.
Missouri can be a delight to venture in, and serves to keep a traveller’s adventurous spirit alive. But no matter how much you’re having cruising round in the state, remember to keep your safety a priority. The state is made up of long roads, if you feel tired while driving pull into the nearest rest stop.
