Straddling The Missouri-Arkansas Border, The Town Of Thayer, Missouri Is One Of The Most Unique Places You'll Ever Visit
By Beth Price-Williams|Published April 28, 2023
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Life in Missouri is pretty good. But when you live in a town that straddles the Missouri-Arkansas border, it gets just a little bit better. When you’re mulling over where to go for your next day trip – or preferably overnight getaway – make your way to the unique town of Thayer, Missouri, just a hop, a skip, and a jump from the Arkansas border.
Just a few miles from the Arkansas border town of Mammoth Spring, the darling Missouri town of Thayer promises plenty to do for the whole family, including spending a bit of time in its neighbor to the south.
If you’re a fan of the outdoors, you’ve come to the right place. If you’re visiting during the summer, while away the hours floating down the Spring River.
While you’re in Thayer, you really have to drive the two miles to Mammoth Spring Park in Arkansas. Mammoth Spring, a National Natural Landmark, is the largest spring in Arkansas and the Ozark Mountains’ second largest spring.
When you’re back in Thayer, check out the restaurants in this small Missouri town. From Mexican to Italian, you’re sure to find a restaurant that leaves you full and happy. The cozy Stateline Plaza Restaurant is also worth a visit.
Do you agree that the town of Thayer, Missouri is a unique place to visit? Have you been? Share your experience in the comments! Then learn more about the Grand Canyon of Missouri near Thayer.
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