- Our list of the best things to do in St. Joseph, Missouri, features the top 50 nearby activities — including 17 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- St. Joseph, MO has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, Amusement, and Outdoor Places.
- The results below include the top 29 things to do within the city of St. Joseph, MO , followed by 22 popular activities in nearby cities, including Atchison and Weston
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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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Included in the National Register of Historic Places, the Jesse James Home Museum is the house where the famous outlaw was shot by Robert Ford. It contains items belonging to him and his family. The north interior wall has a bullet hole in it.
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Open since 1851, the Mount Mora Cemetery is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Many of St. Joseph's prominent citizens are buried in the cemetery's Mausoleum Row, which is located near the main gate.
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Designed in 1879 in the Gothic architectural style, the Wyeth-Tootle Mansion has 43 rooms and features a turret which resembles a castle tower. It displays exhibits from the Civil War period and depicting the life and death of Jesse James, among others.
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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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The National Military Heritage Museum has tens of thousands of artifacts, archives and other items inside of its four buildings. Items include 2.5 ton military trucks, a Huey helicopter and a Cobra helicopter.
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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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Visitors can view the home where outlaw Jesse James was shot and killed by fellow gang member Bob Ford at the Jesse James Home Museum. The house features artifacts from Jesse's grave.
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Located inside an open funeral parlor, Heaton-Bowman-Smith Funeral Museum is situated nearby Jesse James' former home and features the transfer basket that carried James' body. The museum includes newspaper articles, old coffins and photos.