Two great rivers--the Missouri and the Mississippi--played prominent roles in the early development of the region. In the 1700s they were the pathways traveled by missionaries and white settlers. Boats plied both rivers in the 1800s to transport farm products out of Missouri and bring in manufactured goods. During the era of territorial expansion, Missouri was the eastern terminus of the Santa Fe and Oregon trails. Given its location as the national crossroads, it became a major railroad center. Missouri is an historically rich state with rural communities and bustling cities, offers each traveler a great choice in experiences and of Missouri bed & breakfasts accommodations. Missouri isn’t called the Show-me State for nothing. Travel in each of the areas and see for yourself and along the way choose a Missouri bed and breakfast for your lodging.

The state of Missouri has a vast range of bed and breakfast inns, country inns, urban B&Bs, farm and homestay bed and breakfasts, historic hotels and lake and mountain lodges. Missouri's two major cities, Kansas City and St. Louis, developed on the state's two major rivers--the Missouri and the Mississippi--which form its eastern and part of its western borders. Hannibal and Northwest Missouri is Mark Twain country, while the central part of the state is more rural, with wineries, the KATY Trail, and Lake of the Ozarks as special attractions. In the south, Branson is popular with both country music fans and bed and breakfast travelers.

Ozarks & Southwest Missouri Bed & Breakfasts and Inns