With the holidays just around the corner, gift-giving and holiday parties will be gobbling up most of our paychecks. But who says you need to charge everything on the card to have a good time? From breweries to museums, state parks to light shows, here are a few of my favorite free attractions in Missouri.
Though you do have to pay a fee for the World War I Museum, you can still check out the outdoor memorial for free. As a bonus, this is one of the best places to catch a glimpse of the beautiful Kansas City skyline. Feel free to take some Instagram-worthy photos while you're there.
This $7.5 million spectacular water attraction features the first-ever merging of water, fire, light and music. The performances take place everyday starting at noon.
Address:
100 Branson Landing Blvd.
Branson, MO 65616
While Forest Park may be a familiar attraction to St. Louis residents, I don't think it's given enough credit regionally. This stunning park is actually larger than Central Park In New York City, and in my opinion, way better.
Tours at the Boulevard Brewing Company are free, but you have to reserve a ticket at the brewery beforehand. It's first come, first served, so make sure you get there early before it fills up.
Address:
2501 Southwest Blvd. Kansas City, MO 64108
This world-renowned art museum constantly updates its exhibits, so you'll never get bored. With the amount of high-praised art submissions the museum receives, it should be a crime that this place is free! But hey, I'm more than okay with that.
Address:
1 Fine Arts Dr.
St. Louis, MO 63110
8. Tantalize your taste buds with a free wine tasting.
Wine tastings are free at Pirtle Winery in Weston. However, I can't promise that you won't want to buy a whole glass or bottle after you fall in love with one of their flavors.
This museum is dedicated to preserving the history of St. Louis and Missouri. Entry is free and there are always tours going on. You'll definitely learn something new about your home state with each visit.
