Us Missourians are getting sick and tired of having to defend why we love living here so much. It may not be New York City or Los Angeles, but we like it that way. Instead of trying to woo outsiders into visiting, perhaps we can turn them away and keep this hidden gem of a state all to ourselves. With that being said, here are 11 reasons why Missouri will never be more than just a flyover state.
Yeah, besides Mark Twain, President Harry S. Truman, Walt Disney or Yogi Berra. Also, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Chuck Berry and Maya Angelou. Other than that, we're not the hometown of anyone cool or famous.
We're nowhere near any oceans and we don't have any of the Great Lakes. We may have a few crystal clear rivers like the St. Francis River, Black River, and Current River, but none of them are worth swimming in or floating on.
9. It's just a bunch of cornfields and wide open spaces.
The St. Louis Art Museum, the Missouri State Museum and the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art are just a few of the museums in Missouri with free entry. Save money and experience a bit of culture? Well, that sounds terrible.
11. The sporting events aren't worth traveling to see.
If you're cheering for the away team, I wouldn't step foot inside a stadium for a Missouri team. For example, look at Busch Stadium in downtown St. Louis. Now does that look like an enjoyable place to watch a summer baseball game to you?
Hopefully, this list of reasons will have out-of-town visitors convinced that Missouri is truly just a flyover state. Really, there’s nothing to see or do here. Can you think of any other reason why Missouri has absolutely nothing to offer? Feel free to share in the comments below.
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