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missouri/white-river-basin/landmark/battle-of-pilot-knob-state-historic-site

Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site

Explore Fort Davidson, where a pivotal Civil War battle unfolded in 1864, and discover the stories of courage and sacrifice.

118 Maple St, Pilot Knob, MO 63663
4.6 Excellent 572 reviews
missouri/johnson-s-shut-ins-state-park/landmark/johnson-shut-ins

Johnson Shut-Ins

Explore a billion-year-old natural waterpark in the Missouri Ozarks. Swim, hike, and discover the unique beauty of Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park.

Lesterville Township, MO 63654
4.8 Excellent 26 reviews
missouri/johnson-s-shut-ins-state-park/landmark/johnson-s-shut-ins-state-park-campground

Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park Campground

Camp amidst nature's waterpark in the Missouri Ozarks; explore natural waterslides, hiking trails, and a landscape shaped by ancient geology.

Middle Brook, MO 63656
4.8 Excellent 202 reviews
missouri/johnson-s-shut-ins-state-park/landmark/shut-ins-trail

Shut-Ins Trail

Hike through a billion years of geological history at Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park, where the East Fork Black River creates a natural waterpark.

Taum Sauk Trail, Lesterville, MO 63654
4.7 Excellent 79 reviews
missouri/great-plains/landmark/st-joe-state-park

St. Joe State Park

Discover the breathtaking landscapes and diverse activities at St. Joe State Park, a prime destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts in Missouri.

2800 Pimville Rd, Park Hills, MO 63601
4.6 Excellent 1,459 reviews
missouri/great-plains/landmark/missouri-mines-state-historic-site

Missouri Mines State Historic Site

Discover Missouri's lead mining legacy at Park Hills: Explore historic mill ruins, a mining museum, and captivating mineral collections.

0492, 4000 State Hwy 32, Park Hills, MO 63601
4.6 Excellent 280 reviews
missouri/great-plains/landmark/mark-twain-national-forest

Mark Twain National Forest

Explore Missouri's vast Mark Twain National Forest: hiking, camping, scenic drives, and rich history in the heart of the Ozark Highlands.

401 Fairgrounds Rd, Rolla, MO 65401
4.7 Excellent 10,330 reviews
missouri/table-rock-lake/landmark/pickle-springs-natural-area

Pickle Springs Natural Area

Explore Missouri's geological wonderland: Hike through stunning sandstone formations, box canyons, and unique plant life at Pickle Springs Natural Area.

Dorlac Rd, New Offenburg, MO 63670
4.8 Excellent 671 reviews
illinois/illinois-ozarks/landmark/hickory-canyons-natural-area

Hickory Canyons Natural Area

Explore Missouri's unique canyons, diverse plant life, and scenic trails at Hickory Canyons Natural Area. A hidden gem for nature lovers!

New Offenburg, MO 63670
4.7 Excellent 356 reviews
missouri/white-river-basin/landmark/george-cresswell-furnace

George Cresswell Furnace

Discover the rich history of the George Cresswell Furnace in Potosi, Missouri, an essential site for understanding the region's industrial past.

Potosi, MO 63664
oregon/jefferson-county/landmark/dillard-mill-state-historic-site

Dillard Mill State Historic Site

Explore the Dillard Mill State Historic Site, a blend of scenic beauty and rich history in Missouri's picturesque landscapes.

142 Dillard Mill Rd, Davisville, MO 65456
4.8 Excellent 196 reviews
missouri/great-plains/landmark/roger-pryor-pioneer-backcountry

Roger Pryor Pioneer Backcountry

Explore Missouri's largest undeveloped area: Hike, backpack, and immerse yourself in the Ozark wilderness at Roger Pryor Pioneer Backcountry.

County Road 19-250, Salem, MO 65560
4.4 Very Good 18 reviews
illinois/northern-illinois/landmark/french-colonial-historic-district

French Colonial Historic District

Explore 18th-century French settlements, Native American sites, and historic architecture in Illinois' French Colonial Historic District.

Prairie Du Rocher, IL 62277
3.3 Average 4 reviews
illinois/western-illinois/landmark/fort-de-chartres-state-historic-site

Fort de Chartres State Historic Site

Discover 18th-century French colonial life at Fort de Chartres State Historic Site in Illinois, featuring reconstructed buildings and historical reenactments.

2006, 1350 State Rte 155, Prairie Du Rocher, IL 62277
4.7 Excellent 649 reviews
missouri/great-plains/landmark/the-centre-for-french-colonial-life-the-bolduc-house-museum

The Centre for French Colonial Life & the Bolduc House Museum

Discover French Creole history and architecture at the Centre for French Colonial Life and the Bolduc House Museum in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri.

198 Market St, Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670
4.8 Excellent 101 reviews
missouri/great-plains/landmark/ste-genevieve-national-historical-park

Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park

Discover French Colonial history and unique architecture at Missouri's Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park, the state's oldest European settlement.

99 S Main St, Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670
4.7 Excellent 85 reviews
illinois/illinois-ozarks/landmark/crystal-city-underground

Crystal City Underground

Explore a unique subterranean world in Crystal City, Missouri: concerts, sports, boat tours, and more await below the surface!

700 Crystal Ave, Crystal City, MO 63019
4.7 Excellent 140 reviews
illinois/southern-illinois/landmark/creole-house

Creole House

Explore the Creole House in Prairie du Rocher, IL: A unique glimpse into French colonial architecture and early American frontier life.

Prairie Du Rocher, IL 62277
4 Very Good 4 reviews
illinois/driftless-area/landmark/modoc-rock-shelter-national-historic-site

Modoc Rock Shelter National Historic Site

Explore thousands of years of Native American history at the Modoc Rock Shelter, a National Historic Landmark in Prairie du Rocher, Illinois.

Prairie Du Rocher, IL 62277
3.8 Good 18 reviews
missouri/white-river-basin/landmark/white-river-trace-historical-marker

White River Trace Historical Marker

Commemorating a historic route through Missouri, the White River Trace marks a poignant segment of the Trail of Tears and westward expansion.

Salem, MO 65560
missouri/great-plains/landmark/klepzig-mill

Klepzig Mill

Discover the historic Klepzig Mill in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, a preserved glimpse into early 20th-century Ozark life and ingenuity.

Winona, MO 65588
4.8 Excellent 173 reviews
illinois/southern-illinois/landmark/kaskaskia-bell-state-memorial

Kaskaskia Bell State Memorial

Discover the Kaskaskia Bell State Memorial, the 'Liberty Bell of the West,' in Chester, Illinois, and immerse yourself in early American history.

302 1st St, Chester, IL 62233
4.5 Excellent 117 reviews
missouri/great-plains/landmark/current-river-state-park

Current River State Park

Discover the beauty and history of Current River State Park: hiking, fishing, and historic tours await in the heart of the Ozarks.

11053 County Rd 19-D, Salem, MO 65560
4.5 Excellent 135 reviews
missouri/great-plains/landmark/round-spring-cave

Round Spring Cave

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Round Spring Cave in Missouri's Ozark National Scenic Riverways. Explore unique formations and diverse wildlife!

Eminence, MO 65466
4.5 Excellent 51 reviews
illinois/western-illinois/landmark/pierre-menard-home-state-historic-site

Pierre Menard Home State Historic Site

Step back in time at the Pierre Menard Home State Historic Site, exploring French Creole architecture and the life of Illinois' first Lieutenant Governor.

4230 Kaskaskia St, Ellis Grove, IL 62241
4.1 Very Good 64 reviews
illinois/northern-illinois/landmark/fort-kaskaskia-state-historic-site

Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site

Discover Illinois' colonial past at Fort Kaskaskia, offering historic earthworks, scenic river views, and a glimpse into early American life.

14372 Park Rd, Ellis Grove, IL 62241
4.6 Excellent 255 reviews
missouri/great-plains/landmark/devil-s-well

Devil's Well

Explore Missouri's hidden wonder: Descend into Devil's Well and witness the beauty of its vast underground lake within the Ozark National Scenic Riverways.

Devil's Well Rd, Salem, MO 65560
4.5 Excellent 245 reviews
illinois/metro-east/landmark/nine-mile-creek-settlement-town-historic-site

Nine Mile Creek Settlement Town Historic Site

Explore preserved 19th-century life at Nine Mile Creek Settlement, a tranquil historic site in Ellis Grove, Illinois. Discover early American heritage.

IL-3, Ellis Grove, IL 62241
missouri/great-plains/landmark/missouri-down-under-adventure-zoo

Missouri Down Under Adventure Zoo

Experience the Australian Outback in the Missouri Ozarks: Kangaroos, caves, and family fun await at Missouri Down Under Adventure Zoo!

HC 1 Box 89, Van Buren, MO 63965
4.6 Excellent 261 reviews
missouri/cape-girardeau/landmark/bollinger-mill-state-historic-site

Bollinger Mill State Historic Site

Discover Missouri's milling heritage at Bollinger Mill State Historic Site, featuring a beautifully preserved mill and historic covered bridge.

113 Bollinger Mill Rd, Burfordville, MO 63739
4.7 Excellent 501 reviews
arkansas/arkansas-highland/landmark/mastodon-state-historic-site

Mastodon State Historic Site

Discover the Ice Age in Missouri: Explore fossils, trails, and the story of humans and mastodons at Mastodon State Historic Site.

1050 Charles J Becker Dr, Imperial, MO 63052
4.6 Excellent 1,998 reviews
illinois/grand-prairie/landmark/red-bud-historic-district

Red Bud Historic District

Discover Red Bud Historic District: A charming Illinois treasure with 19th-century architecture and rich German heritage.

Red Bud, IL 62278
missouri/great-plains/landmark/alley-spring-mill

Alley Spring & Mill

Discover the beauty and history of Alley Spring & Mill in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, where nature and heritage intertwine.

Eminence, MO 65466
4.9 Excellent 896 reviews
illinois/grand-prairie/landmark/mary-s-river-covered-bridge

Mary's River Covered Bridge

Discover Southern Illinois' only surviving covered bridge, a historic landmark offering a glimpse into 19th-century transportation and craftsmanship.

Little Marys River Covered Bridge, Chester, IL 62233
4.7 Excellent 207 reviews
illinois/metro-east/landmark/bellefontaine-town-state-historic-site

Bellefontaine Town State Historic Site

Step back in time at Bellefontaine Town State Historic Site in Waterloo, IL, and discover the captivating stories of Illinois' pioneer past.

798-620 S Church St, Waterloo, IL 62298
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