Webcamtaxi takes you to the U.S. state of Missouri, situated in the Midwest of the country, bordering eight states. Missouri’s capital is Jefferson City, named after Thomas Jefferson, the 3rd President of the United States. The live streaming cams will allow you to discover more about this city, which was declared ‘America’s most beautiful small town’ by the American company Rand McNally. Kansas City, on the west side, on the Missouri River, is recognised for its contributions to the jazz and blues musical styles, and its rich art culture. In eastern Missouri, there is St. Louis metropolis, whose Gateway Arch, built in the 60s, honours the explorations of Lewis and Clark and represents America’s westward expansion. To the south, we highlight Springfield City, known for being ‘the birthplace of Route 66’, for its natural and recreational attractions, as well as the Missouri State University.
Two important geographic locations in the state are the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, a national park that contains the country’s largest concentration of first class springs, and the incredible Mark Twain National Forest, named after the Missouri native author.
Population: approximately 6 million
Capital: Jefferson City
Other major cities: Kansas City, St. Louis, Springfield, Columbia, Independence
Main attractions: Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Mark Twain National Park, Lake of the Ozarks, St. Louis Gateway Arch in Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, the State Capitol Building, Nelson Atkins Museum of Art, Silver Dollar City, Wilson's Creek National Battlefield, Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum, Vaile Mansion, the Governor's Mansion, Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park in Springfield
Major Airports: St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), Kansas City International Airport (MCI), Springfield–Branson National Airport (SGF), Jefferson City Memorial Airport (JEF)
The Missouri and the Mississippi rivers are outstanding landmarks and are also navigable, complementing the local transportation system. Missouri also has a high-speed rail route, passing through the state’s cities of Kansas City, Jefferson City, La Plata, St. Louis, Independence, Lee’s Summit, Warrensburg, Washington, Hermann, Kirkwood, Poplar Bluff, and Sedalia.
