The harvest season is the perfect time to get outdoors, enjoy the cooler temperatures, and of course, the beautiful fall foliage. With so many things to do and see before winter sets in, you may want to start planning some fun day trips now. Here are some of the best places to see the fall foliage in Missouri, so start planning those day trips now!

1. St. Louis Arch
Gateway Arch Trail, St. Louis, MO 63102, USA
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The St. Louis Arch, also known as the Gateway Arch, is always a fun thing to do in Missouri in October. Once the leaves begin to change you may want to take a trip to the top for a great vantage point of the tree-lined Mississippi all the way to the beautiful Forest Park.
2. Dunn's Cider Mill
Dunn's Cider Mill, 17003 State Rte D, Belton, MO 64012, USA
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Fall in Missouri just isn't the same without a trip to Dunn's. Dunn's Cider Mill in Belton has been making the best freshly pressed cider in the state for over 40 years. Make a trip to Dunn's a fall tradition and be sure to get some cider and donuts to take home!
3. Stone Hill Winery
Stone Hill Winery, 1110 Stone Hill Hwy, Hermann, MO 65041, USA
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Stone Hill Winery is located atop the Missouri River bluffs in Hermann. Not only is fall a great time to visit because of the beautiful weather and stunning foliage, but it is also harvest season. Plan a visit to see the grape stomp or enjoy celebrating the area's German heritage at Oktoberfest for a memorable Missouri autumn.
4. Sunshine Valley Farmstand
Sunshine Valley Farm Inc, 8011 E State Hwy Ad, Rogersville, MO 65742, USA
Sunshine Valley Farmstand/Facebook
Apple picking is a classic fall activity in Missouri. There are plenty of orchards around the state but Sunshine Valley Farm in Rogersville certainly won't disappoint. Bring home a bushel of farm-fresh apples perfect for homemade apple pie.
5. Apple Butter Festival
Kimmswick, MO, USA
2017 Kimmswick, Mo Apple Butter Festival - Oct 28th & 29th/Facebook
One fall festival in Missouri you won't want to miss is the Apple Butter Festival in Kimmswick. This tiny colonial town has been making and celebrating apple butter for 40 years! Enjoy a weekend of tasty fall treats, crafts, and history all in one great festival. It's always held on the last full weekend of October, and for this year, mark your calendars for October 29-30, 2022.

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6. Mark Twain National Forest
Mark Twain National Forest, Birch Tree Township, MO 65438, USA
U.S. Forest Service - Mark Twain National Forest/Facebook
Missouri's only national forest is perfect for a fall foliage tour. Mark Twain National Forest encompasses roughly 1.5 million acres and has about 750 miles of trails to enjoy. Loacted in Southeastern Missouri, this beautiful forest is a picture perfect thing to do in Missouri in October.
7. Lemp Mansion
Lemp Mansion, 3322 Demenil Pl, St. Louis, MO 63118, USA
Lemp Mansion Restaurant & Inn/Facebook
Visit a real haunted house in Missouri this fall with a trip to Lemp Mansion. The ghosts of the Lemp family still reside in their family home decades after their tragic deaths. Stay for a meal, or if you're brave enough, book a room for an overnight stay.
8. Carolyn's Country Cousins Pumpkin Patch
Carolyn's Pumpkin Patch, 17607 NE 52nd St, Liberty, MO 64068, USA
Carolyn's Country Cousins Pumpkin Patch/Facebook
Pumpkin picking in Missouri is one of the quintessential fall activities. With many great pumpkin patches across the state, your family won't have any trouble finding one to visit. However, if you're near the Kansas City metro you need to visit Carolyn's Country Cousins Pumpkin Patch. Kids love all the fun activities and parents will love the food and gifts store.
9. Shryock's Corn Maze
Shryocks Callaway Farms, 2927 County Rd 253, Columbia, MO 65202, USA
Shryock's Corn Maze/Facebook
Shryock's Corn Maze is located in Columbia, making it a great location for a day trip from about anywhere in Missouri. This huge corn maze is different each year and typically opens in early September. There is so much to do at Shryock's that your family can have an entire fun-filled day at the farm, a perfect way to spend a Missouri autumn day.
10. Branson Zipline and Canopy Tours
Adventure Ziplines of Branson, 501 N Wildwood Dr, Branson, MO 65616, USA
Branson Zipline and Canopy Tours at Wolfe Creek Preserve/Facebook
Take to the skies for the ultimate view of fall foliage in Missouri. Head to Branson where you can take a canopy and zip line tour through the trees. You'll find the peak time for seeing all the beautiful fall foliage is early to mid-October so be sure to plan your trip at the right time.

 

Have you taken any of these fall trips in Missouri? What other activities are perfect for a beautiful fall day in the Show Me State? Let us know in the comments below. For more leaf-peeping adventures, gas up the car and take this epic road trip to see some of the best fall foliage in Missouri.

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Where can I go apple picking in Missouri?

Apple picking is one of the most popular things to do in Missouri in October. Luckily for us, there are plenty of apple orchards in Missouri that open their doors every fall for you and your family to come out and pick apples to take home. One of our favorite apple orchards in Missouri is Hickory Ridge Orchard, a 38-acre orchard in Mexico, Missouri that’s a lovely way to spend a Missouri autumn afternoon. Not only can you stroll through the orchard and pick your own apples straight from the trees, but during the fall, they also offer several autumnal activities like hayrides, a petting zoo, train rides, and a corn maze.

What are the best pumpkin patches in Missouri?

Fall in Missouri just isn’t complete without visiting one of the many incredible pumpkin patches peppered throughout the state. Many pumpkin patches in Missouri offer much more than just pumpkins, making these patches a perfect way to spend a fall day in Missouri. Since 2014, Rowe Crop Farm Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch in Caledonia has been a local favorite for families searching for the perfect pumpkin, and you can also enjoy a hay ride, farm animals, and so much more while you’re here.

Which hiking trails in Missouri are best in the fall?

One of the best ways to see the fall foliage in Missouri is on foot. Hiking is a popular thing to do in Missouri in October, especially when those temperatures drop and the bugs are at bay. Just about any one of the State Parks in Missouri will have stunning fall foliage to view, as well as endless hiking trails to explore, but if you’re looking for a short and sweet fall hike in Missouri, you can’t go wrong with the 2-mile Grindstone Nature Trail in Columbia. This easy trail is way enough for even the youngest of nature lovers to enjoy, and the Missouri autumn colors explode along the trail, making for one truly gorgeous hike.

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