While the air is crisp, consider visiting some special destinations in the Show-Me State that are especially beautiful during the fall months, especially when the leaves are changing color.

Grab your roadie, make sure your camera optics are clear and your phone is charged, and plan visits to these Missouri spots that are less than a day’s drive away.

Ha-Ha Tonka State Park – Camdenton

The castle ruins are calling! Featuring a relaxing hike that offers breathtaking views of the Lake of the Ozarks that meanders to the Ha Ha Tonka natural spring. Featuring over a dozen additional hiking trails that include a natural bridge and geological wonders.

Hermann’s Wine Trail

Six wineries, starting at Curling Vine Winery in New Florence, Missouri, along I-70 winding south on 19 to Hermann, Missouri, and Hermannhof Winery, G. Husmann Wine Co., and Reserve Cellars of Hermann. Adam Puchta Winery is just a few miles southwest of Hermann on 100 and ends on 100 in New Haven, Missouri at Robller Winery.

Elephant Rocks State Park – Belleview

This geological wonder is a playground for budding scientists, adventurers and junior climbers south of Belleview on 21 with enticing hiking trails: “Braille Trail,” “The Maze” and “Fat Man’s Squeeze”

Arrow Rock State Historic Site

Along the Missouri River west of Columbia and north of I-70 on 41, you’ll find a quaint community with museums, shops, restaurants, the Missouri River Bird Observatory, and an entertaining show at the Lyceum Theater.

There are many more gems to discover in Missouri, and you can start your journey of discovery anywhere in the Show-Me State, but don’t miss out on these special treats.