Rope swings are underrated. There. I said it. If you don't believe me, you should see this Quincy mansion I found which has one that overlooks the mighty Mississippi River.
If your priorities for getaways include rivers and staring at the sky, I found a new tiny home that checks both of those boxes. It's literally steps from the Missouri River and also features a skylight.
When you want to relax, you really should consider goats. I didn't believe that before, but I do now after seeing an Airbnb near Mark Twain Lake that is a real goat farm.
Do you like being close to the Mississippi River? If your answer is an emphatic "yes", I've found a stilt house in Missouri that is quite literally right next to the mighty Mississippi River.
I'm a fan of waterfalls so there's a good chance that I'm not being objective about this, but I believe that Thunder Bay Falls in Illinois is more than worth a road trip. I'll attempt to prove my point of why you might want to bucket list this water sight.
It's one of Missouri's first state parks and it also happens to be one of the biggest springs in America. See for yourself the wonders of Big Spring State Park in Missouri.
I will not hide my feelings. I LOVE this place. Capital L. It's a house in Nauvoo, Illinois that looks like a castle and has some really epic Mississippi River views.
Do you love the area near Perryville, Missouri? Yes? What about barns? You like? Final question. How do you feel about bison? If that sounds good, I've found a sweet Airbnb that can answer yes to all of those questions.
If you love all things Mark Twain, I have found a place in Hannibal you've gotta see. It's the most Mark Twain residence I've ever seen that even has a steamboat in the front yard.