The Strangest Town In The Midwest Is Right Here In Missouri... And You’ll Want To Visit
Beth Price-Williams
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Let’s take a day trip to what some call the strangest town in Missouri. However, once you enter the destination of Uranus, you’ll quickly discover it’s bursting with quirky charm and personality. That doesn’t even take into account the fun and memorable attractions and things to do in Uranus, Missouri! This quirky small town in Missouri is just one of those places that once you visit, you’ll be back, just because, well, see for yourself.
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Have you ever been to Uranus, perhaps the strangest town in Missouri? Share your experience in the comments! If you’re a fan of quirky like the adorable destination of Uranus, you might want to hit the highway on this road trip to Missouri’s quirkiest roadside attractions.
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What are some other weird or unique towns in Missouri?
While nothing quite compares to the delightfully quirky Uranus, Missouri, there are some other weird small towns in Missouri worth exploring:
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St. Robert. St. Robert is perhaps the most unique - and funkiest - town in Missouri. It is, after all, home to the "town" of Uranus. The roadside attraction beckons visitors from all over Missouri and beyond with its general store and a sideshow museum. Try the fudge from the Fudge Factory, right in the general store, too. Learn more about the most unique town in Missouri.
- Hannibal. Most small towns in the world share quite a few things in common, like having one main street for shopping or a tighter community feel. Some tend to be extremely picturesque, filled with historical buildings, old homes and unmarred by Walmarts and other major chains. However, not all of them have what Hannibal, Missouri has. Not all can boast that they were the town who inspired one of the greatest American novels of all time, in addition to being the hometown that raised the author!
In terms of towns in Missouri with the weirdest names:
- Peculiar
- Turtle
- Licking
- Bacon
- Vulcan
- Bland
- Humansville
- Elmo
- Clever
Lastly, what about weirdest roadside attractions in Missouri? There are many, including:
- Jefferson Barrack’s Telephone Museum – St. Louis
- Elephant Rocks State Park – Belleview
- Cookin’ From Scratch – Newburg
- Harmy’s Cheese Store and More – Osage Beach
- Where Pigs Fly Farm & Pigs Aloft Museum – Linn
- Turtle Playground – St. Louis
Know of any other weird towns, places, or roadside attractions in Missouri? Share them with us!