Plan a family getaway this winter with help from Family Fun Mo, the local expert on what to do, what to see and where to stay with kids in Missouri any time of the year.
Missouri family getaways in winter are filled with scenic beauty and fun activities. They’re also affordable and easy to plan with a little help from Family Fun Mo. We asked her where to go with adventurous kids this winter. Mo found forest cabins, lodging in stunning state parks, treehouses close to historic towns and a charming guest house on the Katy Trail. Take a look.
Moonlight Tree House: An enchanting fairy-tale spot in Hermann, Missouri
The Cottage in Hermann, Missouri, is a wonderful winter escape sure to appeal to the kid in everyone. Set in peaceful forest surroundings, the Moonlight Tree House is built on one level and is accessible by a wooden bridge. Two separate sleeping areas, two bathrooms, an outside deck and a spacious lounging area offer plenty of room for families. Explore the quaint town of Hermann and learn about the area’s German heritage at the Hermann Farm and the Deutschheim State Historic Site.
Find out more about Moonlight Tree House for a winter adventure.
Shining Hope Guest House: a Missouri family getaway on the Katy Trail
The Katy Trail is the country’s longest developed rails-to-trails conversion, running 240 miles through the Missouri countryside. The trail is open year-round for hiking and cycling. Shining Hope Guest House sits at the edge of the trail near Rhineland and makes a perfect base for a family getaway. Be sure to bring your bicycles.
Find out more about Shining Hope Guest House for a winter vacation.
River of Life Farm: Cozy treehouse cabins near Mark Twain National Forest
River of Life Farm offers families the excitement of treehouse cabins combined with the luxury of spacious bedrooms, fireplaces and full kitchens. Some of the cabins are perched in the treetops surrounded by 500 acres of private woodland. River of Life Farm is in Dora, Missouri, and provides a range of year-round family activities, including float trips and fishing on the North Fork of the White River. Hike among the stately trees in nearby Mark Twain National Forest.
Find out more about a winter stay at the River of Life Farm.
Baetje Farms: Tiny houses and friendly goats
Plan a cozy stay in a tiny house near a spring-fed creek at Baetje Farms. Set in the rolling hills of southeast Missouri, the farm is famous for its goat cheese, which has won numerous national and international awards. Meet a group of the friendliest goats around who provide milk for the delicious cheese.
Find out more about a Missouri winter getaway at Baetje Farms.
Missouri State Parks: Affordable family stays in stunning winter landscapes
Enjoy only-in-Missouri family getaways this winter at one of the state’s 16 beautiful state parks that offer lodging. Depending on the park, you can choose from traditional cabins, rustic camper cabins and outpost cabins, lodges and yurts. Many of the options include a firepit and outdoor grill. Some also have full kitchens and fireplaces.
Family activities to enjoy in Missouri all winter long
Here are some more ideas for family fun in Missouri:
- St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station: See intriguing marine life in 44 exhibits, including a 250,000-gallon shark tank.
- Fritz’s Adventure: Test your skills with a multi-story ropes course, laser room, climbing walls and more in Branson.
- Science City: Dig for fossils, land a space shuttle in a NASA-style simulator, and discover more science-focused fun inside Kansas City’s historic Union Station.
- Mark Twain Cave: In Hannibal, explore the labyrinth-style cave featured in “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” and “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.”