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The One-Of-A-Kind Segway Tour That Will Show You A Side To Missouri You’ve Never Seen Before

Discover Kansas City through unique Segway tours that offer a fresh perspective on the city's landmarks and history.

Published Mar 10, 2022

Written by 

Beth Price-Williams

Exploring Missouri is just so much fun – and we have so many unique ways to get to know our beloved state. Sure, we can always go on a driving or a walking tour. When we want to see the landscape in a whole new way, however, we can’t go wrong with this unique Segway tour in Missouri.

Meander through Kansas City on a one-of-a-kind tour with Kansas City Segway Tours. The company also features biking and walking tours.

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Billed as the most popular tour, the Kansas City Art & Glide Tour features some of the city’s most popular destinations. A seasoned guide will lead you to Country Club Plaza, for example, on the 1.5-hour tour.

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Get a peek at the city’s rich history and its parks on the two-hour Kansas City Museums, Parks, and History Segway Tour. Your itinerary includes stops at Nelson Atkins Museum and Westport.

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During Christmastime join the Kansas City Holiday Light Tours to see the city’s most popular lights displays. Glide through downtown for a wintertime adventure that’s sure to get you in the Christmas spirit.

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All guests must meet a few requirements, including wearing a helmet and weighing in between 100 and 260 pounds. If you’re under 18, you must be with an adult who is at least 21 years old.

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Kansas City Segway Tours recommends that tour-goers wear flat, close-toed shoes.

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Tours tend to sell out, so be sure to book your outing in advance online. On the day of the tour, arrive at the meeting place – 43rd Street and Walnut Street – 30 minutes before the tour begins.

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Book a tour on the official website of Kansas City Segway Tours. Or, go here for the official Facebook page.

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Do you have a favorite Segway tour in Missouri? Tell us about it in the comments! You might also want to plan a visit to Gateway Arch National Park in St. Louis for a leisurely hike and a trip to the top of the famous landmark.

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Embark On An Amazing Fall Foliage Tram Tour At Your Favorite State Parks In Missouri

Published Oct 11, 2023

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Beth Price-Williams

Autumn’s rolling right along, probably a little bit too quickly for some of us. As the leaves begin their transformation from vibrant shades of green to brilliant hues of gold, red, and orange, we have a very short time to soak up the splendor of the fall foliage. Make the most of every moment by climbing aboard this fall foliage tram tour in Missouri that promises some of the best views of the season.

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Go on a mid-week adventure aboard the fall foliage tram tour, slated to set off on Oct. 18-19, 2023, from Katy Trail State Park in Rocheport.

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A two-hour journey from Rocheport to McBaine, the fall colors tour travels nine miles and promises an idyllic opportunity to drink in the fresh air and admire the fall foliage in the open-air tram.

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While the public tours are free, Missouri State Parks will accept donations. Suggested donations are $5 for guests 13 and older and $3 for visitors 12 and younger.

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As the tram meanders along the Missouri River, a seasoned tour guide will provide a riveting narrative about Katy Trail’s rich history. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to snap photos, too.

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Registration is required due to limited space. You can register online or call 573-449-7402 on weekdays during business hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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If you can’t make it this fall, keep an eye out next spring for the possible return of tram tours. In past years, including 2023, Missouri State Parks has hosted tram tours on select Tuesdays during the warmer months.

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Find more information and register for a fall foliage tram tour on the official website of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

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Do you plan to go on this fall foliage tram tour in Missouri? Have you in the past? Let us know in the comments! Did you know the Katy Trail is the longest rail trail in Missouri? If it’s a chilly day, be sure to bundle up in a warm jacket for your autumn adventure.

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Ride The Missouri River Runner Amtrak Through Missouri For Around $60 One Way

Enjoy a scenic train ride on the Missouri River Runner from St. Louis to Kansas City, offering breathtaking views and various amenities.

Published Mar 31, 2023

Written by 

Beth Price-Williams

Do you ever just feel like running away, even for a day, and leaving all of the responsibilities and stress of life behind? Slipping behind the wheel for a leisurely drive, destination nowhere, is always a good escape, but that usually means we miss out on the breathtaking landscape as it passes by. How about climbing aboard the Missouri River Runner for a scenic train ride in Missouri instead? It's easily among the best train rides in the USA!

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Settle into your cozy seat, preferably by the window, as you wait for the Missouri River Runner to begin its chug along the tracks, starting at Gateway Station in St. Louis and rolling along until its final stop at Union Station in Kansas City.

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Or start in Kansas City and head to St. Louis.

If you’re up for the entire journey, sit back, relax, and enjoy the five-hour, 40-minute ride to Kansas City. Catch the next train back to St. Louis, once you arrive, if you’ve only got a day, or spend the night in Kansas City.

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The Missouri River Runner also stops at more than half of a dozen other Missouri cities and towns, including Independence, Sedalia, and Hermann. Pick a town to visit, hop off, explore, and then hitch the return train back at the end of the day.

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When you get hungry, head over to the café, which serves breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Start your ride off on a sweet note with a cinnamon roll or donut holes then have a White Castle burger for lunch.

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The menu features something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans.

The train also offers wifi service and, if you need earbuds, you can purchase them and playing cards in the café.

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The trip from St. Louis to Kansas City starts at around $60 one-way for coach. Business class tickets are also available.

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Learn more and book your ride on the Missouri River Runner on the Amtrak website. Or, stop by the Missouri River Runner Amtrak Facebook page.

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Have you ever been aboard the Missouri River Runner for a scenic train ride in Missouri? Did you go all the way from St. Louis to Kansas City? Share your experience in the comments! After a day of riding the rails, how about another one spent chasing waterfalls? Did you know that you can see four gorgeous waterfalls in one day of hiking in Missouri?

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