This Is The Top Bucket List Adventure In Missouri

You might think the ultimate Missouri adventure is traveling to the top of the Gateway Arch, but there’s something even better.

Missouri's Top Bucket List Adventure

Missouri is home to beautiful trails, scenic road trips, and charming towns and cities worth exploring. But according to the experts at HGTV, there’s one adventure in the Show-Me State you absolutely must experience at least once: a visit to the Bonne Terre Mine.

Known as a world like no other, and unlike anything you've probably ever seen, the Bonne Terre Mine is a popular destination for hikers and draws countless visitors year-round. With its vast underground passages, a visit here feels like stepping back in time, revealing fascinating remnants of the mine's rich industrial past.

So Much To Explore at Bonne Terre Mine

I’ve never been, but judging by the website and everything it describes, the adventures you can have at this one mine look absolutely beautiful and breathtaking. Be sure to bring your camera (or your phone), because you’ll definitely want to snap as many photos as possible to remember this unforgettable place.

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You can learn how to scuba dive, get certified, and explore the depths of the mine, which is home to a billion-gallon underground lake, one of the most unique attractions in the Midwest. And honestly, I have to agree.

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