The State of Missouri is located in the central or Midwest region of the United States. Missouri is a land-locked state that is bordered on all sides by eight different states.

Missouri is a constituent state of the U.S. It is bordered by Iowa to the north; Illinois, Kentucky, and Tennessee to the east; Arkansas to the south; and Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska to the west. The state’s major cities are Kansas City in the west and St. Louis in the east. Its capital is Jefferson City.

From outdoor excursions and family fun to world-class cuisine and live music, Missouri has the activities and destinations you need to make your experience spectacular.

Mike Kehoe was sworn in as Missouri's 58th Governor on . Guided by a lifelong dedication to public service and a commitment to Missouri families, Governor Kehoe has made public safety, education, economic development, and agriculture the cornerstones of his administration.

Famous for inspiring Mark Twain’s novels including The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, I discovered on my five week Missouri road trip that this intriguing Midwestern state had a wonderfully laid-back vibe — all wide-open spaces, sprawling mountains, rolling plains, winding rivers, and hidden gems.

The Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis was founded in 1859 by Henry Shaw. Today, the Garden is a National Historic Landmark and a center for science, conservation, education and horticultural …