Missouri delivers Midwest weird in spades—giant rocking chairs, underground business complexes, and a nuclear waste trail. Some of these we’ve visited, others are still on our list. When we’ve been somewhere, the link takes you to our photo page with details and snark. Otherwise, you’ll head to their official site (assuming one exists—sometimes that’s half the adventure).
Things To Do in Missouri
Branson
World’s Largest Roll of Toilet Paper – Inside Ripley’s Believe It or Not.
Brunswick
World’s Largest Pecan – Giant nut sculpture celebrating the town’s pecan heritage.
Chesterfield
The Awakening Sculpture – Giant emerging from the earth, plus many other sculptures throughout town.
Cuba
World’s (2nd) Largest Rocking Chair – Part of the ongoing battle for rocking chair supremacy.
Excelsior Springs
World’s Largest Water Bar – Historic mineral water tasting bar.
Independence
Leila’s Hair Museum – Unique museum featuring Victorian hair art and wreaths.
Kansas City
The Roasterie Coffee Company Factory Tour – Watch coffee roasting in action.
World’s Largest Underground Business Complex – SubTropolis, a massive limestone mine turned business park.
King City
Giant Fuel Pump – Oversized gas pump sculpture at 604 North Grand Avenue.
Springfield
Sculpture Walk – Public art installations throughout downtown.
Huge Noodle @ The Kraft Factory – Giant macaroni sculpture.
World’s (2nd) Largest Fork – Massive fork sculpture.
World’s Largest Golf Club – Located at Swing Right Golf Club, 444 E. Farm Road 192.
St Louis
Anheuser-Busch Factory Tour – See how Budweiser is made.
Chocolate! Chocolate! Chocolate! Factory Tour – Watch artisan chocolate being crafted.
Herbaria Factory Tour – Soap and skincare manufacturing tour.
Refab – Architectural salvage and reclaimed materials warehouse.
World’s Largest Chess Piece – Giant chess king sculpture.
World’s Largest Underwear – Inside City Museum, which features tons of unique exhibits and installations.
Sumner
World’s Largest Goose – Giant concrete waterfowl.
Weldon Spring
Nuclear Waste Trail – Educational trail around a decommissioned nuclear materials site.
More Midwest weird? Check out our Things To Do in Ohio page for roadside attractions, get tips for traveling with pets, or browse our Homepage for road trip resources. Ready for your next adventure?
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