by Bill Pollock | Aug 17, 2026 | News, Show Me Today
Silver Dollar City is getting a new family coaster in 2027, and this one is taking riders back to the Ozarks of more than a century ago. Miner’s Mountain Express will send families racing through the history and mystery surrounding Marvel Cave, with mine cars, two...
by Bill Pollock | Apr 30, 2026 | News
The birthplace of Route 66 is buzzing with energy as the national kickoff of the highway’s 100th anniversary brings visitors, classic cars, and international attention to southwest Missouri. Festivities in Springfield began earlier this week and continue through the...
by [email protected] | Feb 18, 2026 | Education, News, Show Me Today
Every great destination has a story, and behind those stories are the people who make them come alive. With the launch of the new Tourism Management degree, Missouri State is ensuring those stories are told with care and sustainability. This isn’t just a degree;...
by [email protected] | Oct 23, 2025 | News, Show Me Today
Big games, big celebrations, and big opportunities: Missouri is gearing up for a tourism boom in 2026. From the global spotlight of the FIFA World Cup in Kansas City to historic milestones like the Route 66 anniversary and America 250, Lt. Governor David Wasinger says...
by Mathew Pilger | Oct 15, 2025 | History, News
Preparations for the FIFA World Cup in Kansas City were a key focus at the Governor’s Conference on Tourism, recently held at Lake of the Ozarks. Missouri Lt. Governor David Wasinger told Missourinet that the state could host base camps for international teams — a...
