Confederate Memorial State Historic Site
"Kansas City visitors often come for a short historic day trip and a quiet outdoor break from the metro. The site is close enough for an easy half-day outing."
A peaceful historic site with monuments, wooded scenery, and picnic areas in western Missouri.
Rock Island Trail State Park
"Kansas City visitors use the trail for a quick escape into open countryside and a longer-distance biking destination. The park is close enough for day trips and weekend rides."
A linear state park trail offering scenic biking, walking, and horseback riding through west-central Missouri.
Katy Trail State Park
"Kansas City travelers use the trail for extended cycling adventures and overnight trips in central Missouri. Its historic towns and easy grade make it appealing for both casual riders and endurance cyclists."
Missouri’s longest state park, featuring a 240-mile rail-trail through scenic river country and historic towns.