Have you had any travel plans this summer? Why don’t you visit Missouri? This US state is robust in cultural sites and tourist sites. The neighborhood there is also tourist-friendly. You will experience in person the charm of the Southern culture mixed with the politeness of the Midwestern people. It results in a unique cultural identity.
The Religious Sites
The majority of Missouri citizens are Christians. If you are into religious tourism, the place has five notable sites that should be on your visit list: Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Saint Genevieve Catholic Parish, Shrine of Our Lady of Sorrows, James River Church, and Christ Church Cathedral.
Missouri’s cathedrals are all majestic in their architectural aspects, and the priests are also welcoming to visitors. For example, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is built with a magnificent golden dome. You can see the wonder even from afar, and most reviewers on Tripadvisor.com stated that the cathedral is the real definition of divine beauty.
As for the church, Missouri has a megachurch in Springfield. James River Church is a leading church in the Springfield, Missouri area. You should go there because they host holiday events. If you are interested in humanitarian missions, James River Church works with Mission of Mercy, a children sponsorship program in Haiti. This church has plenty of activities for religious tourists.
Nature Exploration
Missouri is the perfect place to refresh your stressed mind by reconnecting with nature. If you are into fishing, then Missouri is for you because the state offers you the best fishing sites in Branson. For other outdoor activities, you should visit New Florence, St. Lois, and Boonville. Those cities have parks and outdoor attractions for both adventurous individuals and families.
However, it would be better if you pre-book everything before you visit one of the mentioned places because they are most likely to be crowded. Also, although Missouri is a safe place, you should not let your guard down. Entrust your holiday to a credible travel company.
The Wineries
We should thank the German immigrants for the rich wine culture in Missouri. But they did not import the grapes. The Germans made wine from local grapes. They learned about the domestic cultivation from local Native Americans.
Today, there are more than a hundred wineries in Missouri. Here are ten wineries worth visiting according to tripsavy.com: Mount Pleasant Estates, Stone Hill Winery, Hermanhof Winery, Chaumette Winery, Montelle Winery, Adam Puchta Winery, Little Hills Winery, OakGlenn Winery, Cave Vineyard, and Bommarito Estate Almond Tree Winery. As you may have predicted from the names, Italians had their influence in Missouri’s wine industry. But their products do not taste the same with original Italian wine. Besides, Missouri Italian vintners adapted the tradition of the Germans. It created wines with unique tastes that you will not find anywhere else.