5 of the Prettiest Small Towns in Missouri You Have to Visit

Every town in Missouri thinks that its town is the prettiest and the best, but experts from Missouri Life say these are the top 5 prettiest in the Show-Me State.

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It's hard to imagine anything pretty right now with the mounds of snow and freezing temps, but spring will be here soon and that means flowers, sunshine, and travel. According to Missouri Life, these are the top towns in Missouri that are the prettiest and why you need to visit them.

Arrow Rock

Known as the first place where the first Euproeans visited, Arrow Rock sits on a bluff of the Missouri River will views that are simply unbeleveable.

Arrow Rock’s rich history, however, is only part of the equation that has made it one of the prettiest towns in Missouri. The town’s distinct look does come from the 1829 city plan, but it also would not be the same without the dedicated merchants.

 

Kimmswick

Small but mighty is what you can say about Kimmswick. Not the biggest town with only 157 residents in the town, but don't let that stop you from visiting this quaint village.

Kimmswick is worth the trip any time of the year, though. Founded more than 150 years ago, the historic downtown is now home to many homegrown boutiques, art galleries, gift shops, and antique stores.

 

Clarksville

Just south of St. Louis, you will come across Clarksville, a town that's just 8 blocks long but has one of the best downtown shopping experiences you will have. Plus, it's the best place to watch Bald Eagles.

Clarksville’s quaint storefronts, restaurants, and bed-and-breakfasts aren’t the only things that attract visitors. In the winter, Clarksville is one of the best places in the state to see bald eagles.

 

Rocheport

In Mid-Missouri (right next to Columbia) you will find Rocheport. Not far from the KATY Trail, wineries, and the beauty that is Les Bourgeois.

The small downtown area has shops, galleries, and even a museum. No trip to this river town would be complete without stopping by the Rocheport General Store.

 

Perry

Who doesn't love Perry, Missouri, Close to the beautiful Mark Twain Lake, it's the perfect spot for boating, fishing, and downtown shopping.

Today, Perry touts itself as the southern gateway to Mark Twain Lake, and its residents preach that it’s small town living at its best. The charming, historic downtown evokes Main Street USA, and the nearby waters at Mark Twain Lake are perfect for Andy Griffith’s favorite pastime—fishing.

I know it's hard to think about travel right now, but maybe that's what we need to know sunny days are coming and vacation time is near.