A pair of newbies will be traveling from Houston area to St Louis in early May, and would appreciate any recommendations you might provide. We are traveling in a 33 foot class A and chase car over course of 15 to 20 days.We have never been to Oklahoma, so it might be nice to include a visit there. The SE corner of OK could easily be included in the route if people think it is worthwhile. Also we would like to include our first visit to the Ozarks. More interested in scenery and nature; not so interested in big cities or shows. Where would you recommend?

If you are fixin to tour the Arch in STL, get there early and expect to wait hours to go to the top of the arch. $10 per adult.

The Ozark Mts are north of I-40 (and the Arkansas River) extending into southern MO, and the Ouachita Mts are south of I-40 extending near I-30 and into the far eastern part of OK. I suppose there is a difference, but they both look the same to me. But both are beautiful country worth a visit. Kinda depends on what route you prefer to take, as there are many options. Or you can easily travel thru both.We really enjoyed Petit Jean State Park, but that is a little more toward the central part of the state. Not far from Hot Springs which is also a pretty area, and worth seeing for the scenery and interesting town, but touristy.The area up north around Eureka Springs is also beautiful, and the town is interesting in itself although again very touristy. And of course, Branson is not far away if you are interested in taking in any good live music shows.SE OK, as I remember, is pretty much just an entry into the more mountainous areas of AR. Not to diminish the beauty of it, but don't remember much else being there.

Do a Google search for `______ tourism' and put the city, state, area, etc. in the blank space and read what the specialists have to say.

St Louis is great city There is a lot to see and do. Babar State park is a great place to stay and an easy 30 min drive into the city. Take a tour of the brewery support the overseas market, then go across 55 to Guz's pretzels (Cash only for a great pretzel)American owed forever. Mom's Deli for lunch just off Jameson and 44 for lunch then desert at Ted drew ice cream down the street. The arch of course but be aware of the construction going on I believe they have limited rides to the top. Two other cool places are the Delmar loop and Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, really interesting history. Crown Candy is a fantastic place for a blt, a bit of history and a great malt. Please be careful if you go its not in the best area

If yur return trip takes to them thar hills of the Wichita Mtns just north of Lawton OK the Wichita Mtns Wildlife Refuge (Medicine Park) at Camp Doris is a must see place.Ties you into Wichita Falls TX and can make it down to houston from there..you bet...

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BB_TX
Nomad
Mar 29, 2016
The Ozark Mts are north of I-40 (and the Arkansas River) extending into southern MO, and the Ouachita Mts are south of I-40 extending near I-30 and into the far eastern part of OK. I suppose there is a difference, but they both look the same to me. But both are beautiful country worth a visit. Kinda depends on what route you prefer to take, as there are many options. Or you can easily travel thru both.

We really enjoyed Petit Jean State Park, but that is a little more toward the central part of the state. Not far from Hot Springs which is also a pretty area, and worth seeing for the scenery and interesting town, but touristy.

The area up north around Eureka Springs is also beautiful, and the town is interesting in itself although again very touristy. And of course, Branson is not far away if you are interested in taking in any good live music shows.

SE OK, as I remember, is pretty much just an entry into the more mountainous areas of AR. Not to diminish the beauty of it, but don't remember much else being there.
Houston_Remodel
Explorer
Mar 29, 2016
If you are fixin to tour the Arch in STL, get there early and expect to wait hours to go to the top of the arch. $10 per adult.

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