- TripBuzz found 37 things to do with kids in or near St. Joseph, Missouri, including 13 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Atchison and Weston.
- From Cool Crest Garden Golf to Bode Ice Arena, the St. Joseph area offers 47 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Specialty Museums, Parks and Historic Sites.
- The famous starting place of the Pony Express, the city of St. Joseph is a historical residential and tourist community located in western Missouri. Located on the Missouri River it offers water recreation and views of lush green forest. Attractions include many museums and art galleries in support of the areas thriving cultural landscape, as well as many historical buildings, including the home of Jesse James.
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Unveiled in 1940, the Pony Express Monument was designed to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Pony Express. The statue is surrounded by lush greenery and a variety of flowers.
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Built in 1879, the Wyeth-Tootle Mansion is a Gothic sandstone mansion. The mansion includes furniture from an early American dining room, a restored Victorian bedroom, and exhibits on the Civil War and Jesse James.
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Featuring a variety of architectural styles, Hall Street Historic District consists of a row of 19th century grand mansions. One of the most notable mansions is the Schuster Mansion, a three story, brick building that looks like a castle.
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Housed within what is believed to be the oldest apartment house west of the Mississippi, Robidoux Row Museum is a small historical museum. Attractions include a collection of historical memorabilia, exhibits on St. Joseph and Joseph Rebidoux, and special events.
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Poet Eugene Field made St. Joseph's Lovers Lane famous with his poem 'Lovers Lane, Saint Jo.' The lane includes a monument with a quote from the famous poet and it is situated in a neighborhood with historic homes.
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Visitors can explore and learn the history of the Cray Mansion originally built in 1882 at the Cray Historical Home Museum. The 25 room mansion features a 3 story castle-like tower and is a remnant of the Victorian era.
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The Evah C. Cray Historical Home is a restored Victorian-era mansion with 25 rooms. The mansion features a castle-style tower, and features a gift shop in its carriage house. Built in 1882, it features lavish decor.
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Housed in the pilot's childhood house, the Amelia Earhart Home was built in 1861 and is included in the National Register of Historic Places. It exhibits artifacts and memorabilia.
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Once home to the famous pilot, Amelia Earhart Birthplace offers visitors an inside glimpse to her early life. The house was restored with new wood, and includes a display providing historical information about her career.
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Visitors can enjoy a variety of live theater events in an intimate 215 seat venue at Theatre Atchison. The community theater offers one musical and several plays during the year.