Places Of Interest in Ludlow, MO

The Steamboat Arabia was built in West Brownsville, PA at the boat-yard of John S. Pringle in 1853. The 28-foot-tall paddlewheels could push the steambo

Walt first came to Marceline by train when he was five years old. The Santa Fe train arrived at the depot that preceded the present-day one, which was rebui

People called Oliver Anderson’s house “the best arranged dwelling house west of St. Louis.” But it became more famous as the center of a bloody three-day Civ

We are a new winery and vineyard in Excelsior Springs, MO. Owners Mike and Denise Riley acquired Four Horses and a Dog winery and moved there wines and tasti

Van Meter State Park features remnants of the Missouria Indian village that sat at the Great Bend of the Missouri River, marked on a map by Jacques Marquet

Step on to the peaceful grounds of Confederate Memorial State Historic Site and experience where the last voices of the “Lost Cause” lingered. The site w

The Friends of the James Farm helps preserve the memory of the James family. The future generation has a place to go and learn about not only the family a

All of Kearney's almost 175-year history in one place! Very entertaining and educational.All of Kearney's almost 175-year history in one place! Ve

Hasselbring's Harmony Ranch specializes in rare and exquisite Suri alpacas. Our focus is on breeding and selling seed stock. We help new alpaca breeders g

One of the most walk-able historic areas in mid-America includes 240 preserved homes and buildings built more than 100 years ago. Self guided walking tour

The Bittersweet Soap and Apothecary Retail Store is nestled inside a beautiful century-old home that's located in historic Liberty Missouri. At Bitterswe

Shoal Creek Living History Museum, which started in 1975, is nestled quietly on 80 acres out of the 1,000 acres that makes up Hodge Park. The museum h

The Vaile Mansion is located in historic Independence Missouri - just east of Kansas City. Built by Colonel and Mrs. Harvey Vaile in 1881. The 31 room mansi

Jail built in 1859, and operated as a county jail until 1933. The infamous Frank James was incarcerated here. Learn about the evolution of justice on t

The Silverstein Eye Centers Arena is a mid-size arena located just 20 minutes from downtown Kansas City. The venue opened in 2009 and has since become

This property is temporarily closed Museum specializing in information about the historic trails that pioneers took westward.This property is temporari

AR Workshop® is a boutique DIY studio that offers hands-on classes for creating custom, charming home decor from raw materials.AR Workshop® is a boutique D

The Independence Visitors’ Center provides exhibits about the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Missou

Admission Fees: adults - $5; children (5-13) - $3; seniors (62+) - $3

Open year round for visitors, Powell Gardens, Kansas City's botanical garden, features unique architecture plus a 12-acre lake, rock and waterfall garden and

ABOUT THE LYCEUM In 1961, in an historic old church, the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre began entertaining audiences. Now, over a half a century later, The Lyce

Sappington Cemetery State Historic Site houses the grave of a prominent area doctor, Dr. John Sappington, along with two Missouri governors. Gov. Meredi

This project is a collaboration between the Black Archives of Mid-America Inc. and Kansas City Public Library, funded by the Missouri State Library.Th

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This museum, located in a 50-room mansion, traces the development of life on the plains and Kansas City's role in the westward expansion of the Unit