The Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis, Missouri, is one of the oldest and most renowned botanical gardens in the United States. Established in 1859 by philanthropist and botanist Henry Shaw, it is often referred to as "Shaw's Garden" and serves as a leading center for botanical research, education, and conservation.
Elephant Rocks State Park is a state park that encompasses an outcropping of Precambrian granite in the Saint Francois Mountains. The giant elephant-shaped granite boulders are the star at Elephant Rocks State Park.
Oceans of Fun is a large water park located in Kansas City, Missouri. It is situated adjacent to Worlds of Fun, an amusement park, and the two parks are often jointly operated and marketed as one destination. Oceans of Fun opened in 1982 and has since become a popular summer attraction in the Kansas City area.
