Missouri, in the heart of the USA, is a blend of frontier west, the gracious south, the sophisticated east and the industrial north. It is a state rich in history and culture accentuated by the old pioneer route through the Missouri Valley. Missouri’s southeast region seems to have been created especially for those adventurers, whose idea of life at its best is exploring, paddling, trekking, climbing and splashing through the natural wonders of the world around them. Bubbling springs, sparkling rivers and forested hills accentuate Missouri's Southeast Region. In Charleston, you can tour beautiful Victorian homes as well as the beautiful gardens surrounding them. Each April, Charleston hosts its annual Dogwood-Azalea Festival and the entire town glows with the beauty cast by millions of colorful dogwood and azalea blossoms.
St. Louis is a cosmopolitan city filled with fashionable restaurants and smoky jazz clubs. Visit historic communities, such as Laclede's Landing and The Hill, where fine restaurants, art galleries, and craft shops abound. Kansas City features more than 40 museums and numerous galleries and is well known for its jazz festivals and summer music events. Branson, the capital of live music and entertainment, boasts more than 30 theatres and is minutes away from the peaceful wooded hills of the Ozarks. The thriving city life found in Kansas City and St. Louis, as well as the quiet beauty of limestone bluffs and winding rivers make Missouri a great place to explore even today.

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