Scott Joplin House State Historic Site
"Visitors from St. Louis can easily make a short trip to learn about one of the city’s most important musical figures. The site is also a convenient stop while exploring downtown museums and historic neighborhoods."
A restored St. Louis home honoring ragtime composer Scott Joplin and his lasting musical legacy.
Mastodon State Historic Site
"Visitors from St. Louis often come for a quick educational day trip focused on fossils, archaeology, and Missouri history. The site is close enough for families, school groups, and museum lovers to visit without a long drive."
An Ice Age fossil site and museum in eastern Missouri.
First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site
"Visitors from St. Louis often come for a short day trip to experience Missouri’s early state history and enjoy the walkable downtown district."
A preserved early-1800s capitol complex in downtown St. Charles where Missouri’s first legislature met.
Deutschheim State Historic Site
"Visitors from St. Louis may come for a weekend getaway in Hermann’s wine and heritage district. Deutschheim provides a meaningful historic stop within reach of the metro area."
A preserved German-American historic site in Hermann featuring restored homes, gardens, and exhibits.
Missouri Mines State Historic Site
"St. Louis is outside the requested 60-mile range but is a major metro area that often sends visitors to southeast Missouri. Many travelers combine the site with a weekend trip through the Lead Belt region."
A historic site interpreting the mining heritage of Missouri’s Old Lead Belt.