One Of The Best Observatories Is Right Here In Missouri And It’s Bucket List Worthy
Beth Price-Williams
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A clear evening offers so many opportunities to sit outdoors and gaze at the starry sky. While we have an abundance of places to stargaze in Missouri – from River of Life Farm in Dora to our backyard, there’s one Missouri observatory that’s well worth a visit. Baker Observatory in Fair Grove, Missouri, welcomes the public on several evenings each year, and it’s one event you don’t want to miss.
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Have you been to Baker Observatory in Fair Grove, Missouri? What did you think? Let us know in the comments! While you’re in the area, how about stopping by P&D Honey Farm in Fair Grove, a bee farm in Missouri? With all there is to do in the area, why not spend the night? Book a stay at charming local Vrbo.
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Are there any other places to go stargazing in Missouri?
A visit to Baker Observatory in Springfield, Missouri, is an absolute must if you enjoy stargazing, but that’s just the start. Here are several other prime spots to go stargazing in Missouri:
- Broemmelsiek Park in Defiance is one of the best places to stargaze in Missouri. It features an astronomy viewing area that’s open 24/7, seven days a week.
- Book a stay at the enchanting River of Life Farm in Dora, home to clear skies that make it ideal for stargazing in Missouri.
Are there any hidden gems in Missouri?
After you’ve added a visit to Baker Observatory to your bucket list, consider planning a visit to one of these hidden gems in Missouri:
- Bennett Spring State Park in Lebanon is a prime destination all year, offering trout fishing, hiking, and camping.
- Go stargazing at River of Life Farm in Dora, which boasts some of the clearest skies in Missouri.
- Watch bison roam at Prairie State Park in Mindenmines. The park is particularly pretty during the warmer months when it’s brimming with wildflowers.
- Discover Missouri’s very own Stonehenge with boats. Yep, Boathenge in Columbia is exactly what it sounds like (and you really have to see it for yourself).
- Stroll along a picturesque path through the Precious Moments Garden in Carthage. You can even visit the gift shop and chapel.
- Cool off in the pool into which Rocky Falls in Eminence drops if you visit during the summer. Otherwise, admire its sheer beauty in the winter, spring, and fall.