The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Missouri
Missouri’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20
beautiful natural monuments in Missouri. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in Missouri. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: October 13, 2025
The Gateway Arch is the tallest structure in the city and the tallest national monument in the United States, standing at 192 meters tall and spanning 192 meters. It features …
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Luther Ely Smith Square is the landscaped green space that leads to the Gateway Arch and seamlessly connects to the Old Courthouse.
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On the morning of June 7, 1804, the Lewis and Clarke expedition visited this spring, noting that it flowed directly out of the base of a limestone cliff.
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Devil's Icebox is a cave in Rock Bridge Memorial State Park and is part of the longest cave system in the state of Missouri. It's home to a very high …
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Just off the Katy Trail near McBaine stands the McBaine Bur Oak, affectionately known as the Burr Oak Big Tree. Estimated to be between 350 and 400 years old, this …
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Before becoming a conservation area in 1938, Rockwoods Reservation had a rich history. It was initially inhabited by various Native American cultures, and later, in the early 1800s, it became …
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The eastern portion of this trail runs along the East Fort of the Black River which flows through rock formations that form natural water pools and chutes which are called "shut-ins".
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Tower Grove park is a historical green space made up of about seven thousand trees with flowerbeds throughout. It is located adjacent to the Missouri Botanical Gardens, which are well worth visiting while there.
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A sculpture park of paved winding paths that spans 2 blocks of downtown St Louis. It contains 24 scultures, 6 rain gardens, pools, and a waterfall.
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This public recreation area features a network of walking trails that lead you around well-maintained woodland that features creeks and picnic areas. There is plentiful birdlife in this park, including …
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