Missouri
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Missouri should be on every road trippers Midwest itinerary, and what better way to roam than in a camper van? From the Gateway Arch to amazing mountains and lakes, a Missouri camper van adventure is sure to inspire.
Missouri is home to the Ozark Mountains and miles of beautiful waterways. Spend some time camping and recreating at the Lake of the Ozarks and enjoy watersports, helicopter tours, and ziplining along more than 1,000 miles of shoreline. More than 300 miles of historic Route 66 travel through Missouri connecting big cities and small towns with the open road. Stop at any number of diners and eateries along the way for a taste of authentic Missouri style barbecue. Missouri has more than lakes, plains and mountains. It’s also known as the Cave State because there are more than 7,300 recorded caves across its 69,000 square miles. Check out fun attractions like the Meramec Caverns, the largest commercial cave in the state, and the supposed hideout of infamous outlaw Jesse James. This historic highway through Missouri beckons a camper van adventure. While in St. Louis be sure to visit Gateway Arch National Park, one of the country’s only national parks located in a major city. The towering arch is 630 feet tall, making it the tallest arch in the world. It represents the gateway to the American West and commemorates the Louisiana Purchase, allowing for westward expansion beyond the Mississippi River. A camper van rental in Missouri lets you take your accommodations wherever you decide to explore, whether to one of the many state parks to enjoy camping, hiking, canoeing, biking, and horseback riding or to the charming towns along Route 66. A camper van rental from GoCamp guarantees a good time adventure.
Missouri’s oldest community, Saint Genevieve, was founded as early as 1735.
Kansas City, MO has more miles of boulevards than Paris, and more fountains than any city except Rome.
Missouri ties with Tennessee as the most neighborly state in the union, bordered by eight states.
The point of highest elevation in Missouri is Taum Sauk Mountain at 1,772 feet.