Is This The Most Beautiful Place In Missouri?

Summer is synonymous with vacation and whether or not you have a family holiday planned already, the good news is you don’t have to travel outside of Missouri for a much-needed getaway.

Our state is full of beautiful vacation destinations, but there is one location that stands out.

This month, Conde Nast Traveler says it did some digging and named the most beautiful place in every U.S. state.

“No state is the same, and each has its stars, the kind of sights that make you catch your breath and nearly veer off the highway,” Conde Nast writes. The magazine writes that the list “only scrapes the surface” of what the U.S. has to offer, so consider it as a starting point.

In Missouri, Conde Nast named Ha Ha Tonka State Park the most beautiful place in the state. Encompassing more than 3,700 acres on the Lake of the Ozarks, the park features the Ha Ha Tonka ruins, an mansion built to resemble a 16th century European castle. The park has miles of hiking trails and caves to explore, as well as boating, fishing and swimming. Located centrally in Missouri, it's just a few hours drive from St. Louis and most other parts of the state. Perfect for a Memorial Day weekend trip. The park is open from 7 a.m. to sunset during the summer and admission is free.

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