Missouri is a great state to get outdoors, but it also has a lot of interesting urban sights to see and a lot of roadside oddities that make it one interesting place to visit.

46. Haha Tonka State Park (Camdenton)

This is a state park around the grounds of a castle that was built by a businessman at the turn of the 20th century. There’s more than 15 miles of hiking trails that lead visitors around the castle grounds, to the lake, to playgrounds, picnic areas, and caves. If you love the outdoors, you could spend half a day here.

47. Giant Bookshelf (Kansas City)

This is a huge art installation in downtown Kansas City that was erected to beautify the side of a new parking garage. The books are 25 feet tall and nine feet wide and feature such titles as “The Collected Poem and Langston Hughes” and “Catch-22.” This makes for a great photo op when passing thorough downtown Kansas City.

48. Rock Bridge Memorial State Park (Colombia)

Encompassing many miles of hiking and bicycling trails, this park is unique in its topography. It has sinkholes, caves, underground streams, and springs. Devil’s Icebox Cave got its name because it’s double sinkhole leads into a cave of more than seven miles deep that provides a look at the underground waterways and cool, refreshing air. Devil’s Icebox Cave is closed to the public because it houses a large bat colony, but Connor’s Cave is open to the public to explore. Spend about 2 hours here at this interesting park.

49. Glore Psychiatric Museum (St Joseph)

The Glore Psychiatric Museum has been named one of the top fifty most unusual museums in the country. It chronicles the history of psychiatric treatment. Exhibits include art made by patients, including needlepoint work of a schizophrenic, surgical tools, uniforms, and treatment equipment. You’ll want to spend at 2-3 hours here.

50. Leila’s Hair Museum (Independence)

This is the only museum in the world of it’s kind. Exhibits include over 600 wreaths and 2000 pieces of jewelry, all made out of human hair. The oldest piece dates back to 1680. This is an odd but unique place to visit, leave yourself at least an hour because there are countless interesting things to see.

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