Missouri
is at the heart
of Real America,
partly because of
its location and
the major gateway
of St Louis, but
mainly because it
offers so much history,
culture and warmth.
The city of St Louis
is located on the
banks of the Mississippi
River and offers
a unique blend of
East and West. Its
most famous symbol
is the Gateway Arch,
the tallest monument
in the United States.
The old Route 66
runs through part
of the city. Two
hours north, and
you're in Mark Twain
country - see his
boyhood home and
other literary sites.
St. Joseph on the
Missouri River is
forever associated
with the famous
Pony Express which
started here in
1860. See where
outlaw Jesse James
hung out with his
gang. The visit
Kansas City, renowned
for it's beautiful
fountains, parks
and jazz clubs.
Few destinations
across the world
have as much to
offer the music
lover as Missouri.
Jazz became famous
in Kansas City,
which still has
a thriving jazz
culture. In St Louis,
you can still visit
the authentic blues
club where Chuck
Berry, Scott Joplin
and Miles Davis
all began their
careers. Branson,
in the South of
Missouri is considered
the place for "Real
American Entertainment"
with over 45 theatres
playing host to
over 100 shows a
day.