4 Vibrant Missouri Road Trips You Need to Take This Fall

When there is a crispness in the air you should be thinking about getting to some special destinations in the Show-Me state that have elevated beauty during the fall months, especially when the leaves change.

Grab your road crew, make sure your camera optics are clear, your phone is charged up and make plans to visit to these Missouri locations that are less than a day’s drive away.

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Ha-Ha Tonka State Park - Camdenton    

The castle ruins are calling! With a relaxing hike that includes dazzling views of the Lake of the Ozarks winding down to Ha Ha Tonka natural spring. With over a dozen extra trails that include a natural bridge and geologic wonders.

Hermann Wine Trail

Six Wineries starting at Curling Vine Winery in New Florence, Mo. along I-70 winding south on 19 to Hermann, Mo. and Hermannhof Winery, G. Husmann Wine Co, and Reserve Cellars of Hermann. Adam Puchta Winery is just a couple miles southwest of Hermann off of 100 and finish up along 100 in New Haven, Mo. at Robller Winery.

Elephant Rocks State Park - Belleview

  This geologic wonder is a playground for budding scientists, adventurers and junior rock climbers south of Belleview on 21 with beckoning trails: “Braille Trail”, “The Maze” and “Fat Man’s Squeeze”

Arrow Rock State Historic Site

Along the Missouri river west of Columbia and north of I-70 on 41 awaits the definition of quaint, with museums, shops, restaurants and the Missouri River Bird Observatory. Plus you can take in an entertaining show at the Lyceum Theater.

There are many more gems to be found in Missouri, and you can begin your journey to discovery anywhere in the Show-Me state. But don’t miss out on these special treats.