Category Archives: Missouri

The first stop on our trip was Kansas City to visit our daughter. We spent Saturday morning at this museum — one of the best I’ve ever been to. It covers WWI is a thorough, well-organized, interesting way without being … Continue reading →

We’ve driven through Springfield, Missouri, many times. We’ve seen signs for Fantastic Caverns, “America’s ride-through cave” many times. And while we usually are willing to stand in line for quirky tourist attractions, this one seemed too cheesy even for us. … Continue reading →

When we were in Independence, I discovered a brochure for Truman’s birthplace. It happened to be right along our route to Arkansas, in the tiny town of Lamar, Missouri. Truman was born in the downstairs bedroom of this tiny house … Continue reading →

Because we went to Wamego to see the Oz Museum, it made the most sense to head to Arkansas via Kansas City. We spent the night in Belton, Missouri. My wife hadn’t been with me when I visited Truman’s home … Continue reading →

Our final fun stop on our quick trip to Missouri was at Ted Drewes Frozen Custard in St. Louis. It wasn’t lunchtime yet, but we ate dessert first — I got a chocolate chip and raspberry concrete and my wife … Continue reading →