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城市概覽

Missouri is traditionally considered to be of the South, as-well as the Midwest. The name is pronounced "mizz-UR-ee" or "mizz-UR-uh", although the latter is very seldom heard outside of Missouri. The United States acquired Missouri as part of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. Missouri was admitted as a slave state as part of the Missouri Compromise of 1820. The history of slavery in Missouri began in 1720, predating its establishment as a state. During the American Civil War, Missouri was a hotly contested border state populated by both Union and Confederate sympathizers. It sent armies, generals, and supplies to both sides, maintained dual governments, and endured a bloody neighbor-against-neighbor intrastate war within the larger national war. This both-sidedness is the historical reason for the mixture of regional cultures. According to William Least Heat-Moon in Blue Highways, St. Louis is the last Eastern city and Kansas City is the first Western city. Missouri is known as the "Show Me State" – meaning one should back up talk with proof. The slogan is not an official one, but it does appear on the license plates. It is an endearing statement that people from Missouri say, "I'm from Missouri, you have to Show Me!". Travelers may not have heard much of Missouri, but rest assured that a welcome awaits all. Tourism is a trickle compared to the western or easternmost states, and this is reflected in the treatment of tourists and travelers: strike up a conversation with any Missourian in line at the store, a museum, or a cafe and if you smile and tell them you're "not from around here" you'll have a fount of information all for you.

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如何抵達

By plane Kansas City and St. Louis are served by many major airlines, with international flights from the Caribbean, Canada, Mexico and a transatlantic flight from Frankfurt, Germany to St. Louis. Springfield, Columbia, Cape Girardeau and Joplin also have airports that provide passenger service. A cab ride from the Kansas City airport to downtown is very expensive, costing $35-40. There are numerous public buses providing minimal stop service that will take you there for much less. Inquire about schedules before you arrive, it will save you a lot of money. From the St. Louis airport you can take Metrolink trains into downtown for $3.75 and it includes 1 transfer. The metrolink stops at many popular destinations such as the Delmar Loop, Forrest Park (zoo), Union Station shopping center, Busch Stadium, The Gateway Arch, Lacledes Landing, and the Casino Queen which is in Illinois. This is a very economical way to get around.

By train Amtrak service is provided to St. Louis and Kansas City from Chicago. as the Missouri River Runner is the train line that connects them, with many stops along the way. Also trains provide service to St. Louis from San Antonio Texas via Dallas and Arkansas, and to Kansas city from Los Angeles. St. Louis has an intermodal station for train and bus passengers, which is easily accessible to public transportation.

By bus Greyhound and Jefferson Lines bus also serve Missouri and provide regular service to and from many destinations. Jefferson Lines serves Kansas City from Fort Smith, Arkansas, Dallas, Oklahoma City, Omaha, Minneapolis, Fargo, and Winnepeg, Manitoba. Greyhound will bring you in from just about everywhere else. St. Louis is also served by Burlington Trailways from Iowa. Megabus serves Kansas City, Columbia, and St. Louis from Chicago; St. Louis is also served from Bloomington-Normal and Memphis.

By foot The American Discovery Trail connects Missouri with Kansas, Illinois, and both coasts.

當地交通

Numerous interstates and highways cross the state.

Interstate 70 connects St. Louis and Kansas City via Columbia. Interstate 55 runs from St. Louis along the Mississippi River south towards Memphis. It serves the cities of Cape Girardeau, Sikeston, and Hayti in the bootheel region. Interstate 44 runs from St. Louis to Springfield, Joplin, and on into Oklahoma. Most of the route parallels Historic Route 66. It also serves the cities of St. Clair, Sullivan, Rolla, Waynesville/St. Robert/Fort Leonard Wood, and Lebanon. Interstate 35 runs from Kansas City to the northeast towards Des Moines and to the southwest towards the Kansas suburbs of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area and later on into Wichita, Kansas. The section of the route from the Cameron interchange, with US 36, to the NE corner of the Interstate 435 loop is part of the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway and is co-signed as State Route 110. Interstate 29 runs from Kansas City to the northwest towards Omaha/Council Bluffs. The route begins in Downtown Kansas City and parallels US Highway 71 to the north. Interstate 57 runs a short 20 miles (30 km) and serves Sikeston and Charleston, then onward to Chicago. Interstate 64 runs through the St. Louis metro area and ends at I-70. Interstate 72/ US 36 runs through the northern part of the state from Hannibal to St. Joeseph US Highway 50 runs east-west through the middle of the state. Cities along include: Lee's Summit, Warrensburg, Knob Noster, Sedalia, Jefferson City, and St. Louis. The portion from Sedalia to Lee's Summit is all freeway. There is new freeway being built West of Jefferson City. US Highway 71 runs north-along the western part of the state from Iowa to Arkansas, and connects Kansas City and Joplin on a 4 lane expressway. US Highway 60 runs along the southern portion of the state running from Kentucky to Oklahoma. Between Sikeston and Springfield, all but 60 miles (100 km) is divided highway. West of Springfield, a short connector route (Missouri Highw

體驗活動

Hiking, horseback riding, and floating (canoeing or kayaking) are popular outdoor recreational activities. Missouri has an abundance of public parks, protected nature areas, and waterways, as well as an extensive network of hiking trails, that cover the state. Hunting and fishing is extremely common across the state. Hike the Ozark Trail, a 225 mile (360 km), long distance National Recreational Trail traveling primarily through the Mark Twain National Forest from the Eleven Point River to Onandaga State Park. Canoe the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, America's first national park for rivers. Canoe North Fork River or Spring River. Explore Kansas City and Saint Louis. They are both very interesting cities. Attend a First Friday art crawl in Kansas City's bohemian Crossroads Art District

美食

Kansas City is known for its barbeque and it has many different places to choose from. Don't pass this up!!! St. Louis has a neighborhood known as "The Hill". There are many authentic Italian restaurants to choose from. The Hill is south of Interstate 44 between Hampton Avenue and Kingshighway in St. Louis City. It's known for dishes such as Toasted Ravioli, and a unique St. Louis-Style Pizza. For the rest of the state, expect your typical midwestern fare. Burgers, Steaks, Pork.

飲品與夜生活

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