Clay County - Clay County Near the heart of KC, you’ll find a place where urban meets country, where there’s something for everyone, where there’s simply more of everything. www.claycogov.com/visit.

Kansas City's Family Playground - 6,000+ acres of parks. Paradise Pointe Golf, Smithville Lake, Jesse James museums and other sites. Near KC attractions. Call 816-407-3658 or visit www.claycogov.com.

Crown Center - Kansas City’s best shopping, dining and family entertainment destination for year-round fun. Connected to the Westin and Hyatt Regency hotels. 800-721-STAY, www.crowncenter.com.

Chillicothe - Home of Sliced Bread, breathtaking historic murals, hunting, golf, shopping & more. Jamesport Amish Country and Marceline, Boyhood Home of Disney. 877-224-4554, www.visitchillicothe.com.

Independence, Missouri - An American Original. 20 heritage sites, Truman Home & Museum, Frontier Trails Museum, religious sites, Victorian homes, historic square & CHL hockey. 800-810-4700, visitindependence.com/mo.

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Kansas City, Missouri - Change your perspective with exciting attractions, superb dining and great entertainment. 800-562-6659 or VisitKC.com for a free visitors guide.

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Kansas City Royals - Experience Major League action with the Kansas City Royals! Enjoy exciting baseball and take advantage of special events and promotions all summer long. www.royals.com, 800-6-ROYALS.

Kansas City Zoo - New, in 2010, polar bears! Enjoy this new exhibit, minutes from the front gate! It’s the most affordable family fun in Kansas City! 816-513-5800, www.kansascityzoo.org.

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Lee's Summit - Discover the wide variety of shopping, restaurants, history and entertainment for the young and not so young. Lee’s Summit. Amazing Places. Smiling Faces. 888-647-5470, www.lstourism.com.

Platte County - Unique shops, galleries, wineries, casino, B&Bs. Historic Parkville, Riverside, Weston. Zona Rosa—a unique, fun destination. KC’s genuine experience! 888-875-2883, www.co.platte.mo.us.

St. Joseph, MO - Where the West Officially Started Getting Wild! Home of the Pony Express & the Legend of Jesse James. 14 museums, year-round festivals and more! 800-604-4600, www.stjomissouri.com.

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Worlds of Fun Oceans of Fun - Features 235 acres of rides and water fun, including 7 world-class coasters. There is something for everyone here! Visit worldsoffun.com or call 816-454-4545.

Anheuser-Busch Brewery - Free tours. Visit the Budweiser Clydesdale stable, lager cellar, brewhouse, packaging and hospitality room. Please visit us at www.budweisertours.com or call 314-577-2626.

Black Madonna Shrine - Nestled in the Ozark foothills, the Black Madonna Shrine is a welcome tonic for the soul. Hand built by a Franciscan Monk. www.franciscancaring.org, 636-938-5361.

City Museum - Explore a surrealistic playground that’s part museum, part jungle gym. Recycled items become slides, tunnels, caves and more. Perfect for all ages. 314-231-CITY, www.CityMuseum.org.

Arnold - Just south of downtown St. Louis, national entertainment, parks, history, spas, festivals, golf, local hotels & restaurants. Money.CNN.com ranks Arnold as 12th affordable city. www.arnoldmo.org.

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Gateway Arch Riverfront - Enjoy the "Journey to the Top," riverboat cruises, giant-screen movies, museums, bicycle rentals, helicopter tours, shopping & cafe. Tickets at gatewayarch.com or 877-982-1410.

Hannibal - Step back in time. See what inspired a young man named Samuel Clemens to become the American Icon of Mark Twain. History, art, adventure and fun awaits. visithannibal.com, 1-TOM-AND-HUCK.

Harrah's Casino & Hotel - For reservations & more information, visit harrahs.com or call 800-HARRAHS. Also find us on Facebook & Twitter! In Missouri, you can choose from 2 great Harrah’s casinos.

Hermann, Missouri - The perfect Wine Country getaway. Explore the Wine Trail, stroll the historic district, relax at a B&B. Voted Missouri’s most beautiful town. VisitHermann.com, 800-932-8687.

Historic Kimmswick - Quaint and charming river town, founded in 1859, offers many unique shops, charming restaurants, B&Bs, history, festivals. www.gokimmswick.com, 636-464-6464.

Kirksville - This gem in northeast Missouri offers civil war history, annual art and music festivals, outdoor adventure, welcoming hospitality and much more. www.visitkirksville.com, 660-665-3766.

The Magic House - St. Louis Children’s Museum. Families can explore, play, discover, experience, construct and pretend at the #1 national attraction for child appeal. 314-822-8900, www.magichouse.org.

Maryland Heights - The perfect place to stay while visiting St. Louis and St. Charles! Where there’s always more to do…more entertainment, dining, hotels, recreation & fun! 888-MORE2DO, www.more2do.org.

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Meramec Caverns - America’s largest and rarest cave formations. Cave offers tours, cafe, gift shop, motel, campgrounds, canoes, riverboat rides and much more! Call 800-676-6105. www.americascave.com.

Missouri History Museum - Discover the spirit of St. Louis and the region! Lewis & Clark, Miles Davis, the 1904 World’s Fair, Lindbergh and more! General admission is free. 314-746-4599, mohistory.org.

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St. Charles, Missouri - This charming river community has been welcoming visitors since 1769. Shop & dine in MO’s largest historic district. Tour the first state capitol. Relax in historic Missouri Wine Country. www.historicstcharles.com.

St. Louis Zoo - Apes, tigers, hippos! Stingrays are returning in 2010. Take a ride on our Conservation Carousel or Zooline Railroad. Free general admission. 800-966-8877, www.stlzoo.org.

Six Flags St. Louis Theme Park & Free Water Park - Six Flags is Where Thrills Live in 2010! Come experience the best of family fun, thrilling rides & shows. 2 great parks, one great price! sixflags.com.