This gateway to the West offers an exciting array of both outdoor recreation and big-city delights. Explore Missouri nature with a canoe or fishing trip along the Missouri River, or any of the dozens of major rivers in the state. A caver’s paradise, Missouri also features more than 6,000 caves to explore. After hiking along the Ozark Trail or cycling along the scenic 229-mile-long Katy Trail, check out the city life. Don’t miss the world-famous jazz clubs of Kansas City, the art museums and sporting events of St. Louis, or theater and music performances in Branson.