Resting on the bluffs of the Missouri River, Saint Joseph is the largest city in northwest Missouri, and is home to Missouri Western State University. This ‘all-American city’ is located on the Missouri/Kansas border with the nearest major airport, Kansas City International Airport, situated 30 miles south. St Joseph is the birthplace of one of the most beloved news anchors of our time, Walter Cronkite. For the post MTV generation, the city was also the home to one of the most famous rappers of our time, Eminem.
In the beautiful city of St Joseph, visitors can take a trip back in time as the city has a rich and colorful history. You know that a city is tough when it celebrates being the spot where the notorious outlaw Jesse James was gunned down and even puts the bullet that ended his life in a museum. Besides blasting away bad guys, this mid-western metropolis offers a slew of first-rate attractions such as historic museums and cemeteries, fascinating artifacts, upscale shopping venues and a great selection of fine dining establishments.
Sporting enthusiasts will find that St Joseph is a sports lovers’ town. The city offers sporting locations for every sports event imaginable. The city has hosted the 2004 & 2005 Air National Guard National Softball Tournament, 2003 & 2004 NCAA Division II Women’s Elite Eight Basketball Championships and twice the city has hosted the US Olympic Team Weightlifting Trials.
Highlights
Adventure Land Park: is an amusement park that the entire family can enjoy and features rides, go-karts, mini-golf, and a whole lot more.
Golf: is a relaxing and much loved game amongst mid-westerners and Duncan Hills Golf Course is just a short distance from St Joseph.
Krug Park: features over 150 acres and includes a stunning castle, an amphitheater, scenic walking trails, lagoons and ponds and a children’s playground.
Jesse James Home: is where the legendary outlaw Jesse James lived for 100 days with his wife and children and was shot and killed by fellow gang member.
Riverboat Gambling: is becoming one of the favourite pastimes of the locals and a top tourist spot…where else can you walk away with everything, or nothing.
Robidoux Row Museum: contains exhibits that depict early St Joseph history with personal treasures from the founding family.
Society of Memories Doll: is a doll museum that is filled with over 600 dolls, trains and priceless toys that date back to the 1840s.
Stetson Hat Outlet: is where you get the famous Stetson cowboy hat that will make you feel like you’re ready to rustle up the herds…or something.
St Joseph Frontier Casino: is a glitzy authentic Las Vegas style casino where locals and visitors alike test their luck and gambling skills on the exciting games of chance, including slot machines, video poker machines, and table games including blackjack and craps.
St Joseph Museum: is a converted 19th century mansion that houses fantastic exhibits including an internationally famous Native American collection.