As you drive through Innsbrook Resort’s gated entrance, you’ll be greeted by a serene and welcoming atmosphere. The landscape is dotted with charming chalets, cozy condos, elegant vacation homes, and our new Treehouses that blend harmoniously with the area’s natural beauty. One of the highlights of Innsbrook Resort is its collection of shimmering lakes, and there are plenty of Innsbrook vacation rentals with private lake frontage. Experience it for yourself by booking your stay today with Innsbrook Vacations!

Explore the Rugged Beauty of Cuivre River State Park

Cuivre River State Park is among the best and largest Missouri state parks. The park is just a little over 20 miles from Innsbrook and adds some Ozarkian seasoning to the agricultural northern Missouri landscape. The park’s wild and untamed beauty provides exhilarating hiking and backpacking adventures. 

A stroll through Cuivre River State Park in spring brings stunning views of flowering dogwood. The trees are painted in a tapestry of autumn colors during the fall. Summertime is the perfect time to enjoy swimming, fishing, and boating at Lake Lincoln. Observe the wildlife and capture stunning photographs on the hiking trails year-round.

Cuivre River State Park Is a Bird Watching Paradise

There is a vibrant and diverse array of birds you can watch for at Cuivre River State Park. Wood Ducks are among the most vibrant and elegant waterfowl you can spot at the park. A Northern Mockingbird is hard to miss with their seemingly non-stop singing. Great Horned Owls are a fierce but beautiful predator you can find in Cuivre River State Park.

Embark on a Hiking Journey Through the 12 Park Trails

1. Big Sugar Creek Trail
2. Blackhawk Point Mountain Bike Trail
3. Blazing Star Trail
4. Cuivre River Trail
5. Frenchmans Bluff Trail
6. Hamilton Hollow Trail
7. Lakeside Trail
8. Lone Spring Trail
9. Mossy Hill Trail
10. Old Schoolhouse Trail
11. Prairie Trail
12. Turkey Hollow Trail

Innsbrook Vacations offers a chance to escape life’s stressors as you immerse yourself in nature’s beauty and modern luxuries!

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Innsbrook Vacations has an impressive array of Missouri vacation rentals inside Innsbrook Resort, where every day is like the weekend. Our premier location offers a serene retreat just an hour’s drive from St Louis. There are endless adventures to explore beyond the Innsbrook Resort gates, such as the Missouri national parks and historic sites on the list below.

Explore these 7 National Parks & Historic Sites in Missouri

1. Gateway Arch National Park: Just an hour’s drive from Innsbrook is one of the most iconic landmarks in Missouri. The Gateway Arch represents Thomas Jefferson’s vision of expanding the United States. This is easily one of the must-see national parks in Missouri. 
2. Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail: This nearly 4,900-mile national historic trail commemorates the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The Lewis & Clark Boat House and Museum and St. Charles Historic District are along the trail and just a half-hour drive from Innsbrook. Fort Belle Fontaine is also along the trail and is a one-hour drive from Innsbrook. 
3. Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site: This Missouri national park honors the memory of the civil war general and 16th United States President Ulysses S. Grant. Just a one-hour drive from Innsbrook, you can tour Grant’s 200-year-old home at one of the most incredible national parks in Missouri. 
4. Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park: This National Park marks the spot of the first European settlement in Missouri in 1750. It’s a one-hour and 45-minute drive from Innsbrook. 
5. Harry S Truman National Historic Site: Come and tour what used to be the home of United States President Harry S Truman. Despite his power and success, he never lost his love of Missouri and wanted to “be remembered as the people’s president.” 
6. Trail of Tears National Historic Trail: This trail spans nine states and commemorates the forced removal of over 16,000 Cherokee native Americans from their homes in the 1830s. Hundreds of people tragically died during their journey. Trail of Tears State Park is a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Innsbrook.
7. Ozark National Scenic Riverways: This gorgeous spot in Missouri is one of the first national parks created to protect a river system. Come and enjoy the two spring-fed rivers, The Current and Jacks Fork, which are popular for swimming, canoeing, boating, and fishing. There are also caves, freshwater springs, trails, and historical sites to explore.

Book the adventure of a lifetime today with Innsbrook Vacations!

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Enjoy a Missouri Hiking Challenge on the Lost Valley Trail

The Lost Valley Trail is a 10.8-mile long loop in the Weldon Spring Conservation Area in St. Charles County, Missouri. It sports a moderately challenging difficulty and is popular for hiking, running, and biking. It takes most people around four hours to complete. Your dog is welcome to join you on your hiking journey as long as they are secured on a leash.  

The Best Missouri Hiking Trails for History Buffs

The Lost Valley Trail and The Hamburg Loop in Weldon Spring Conservation Area are some of the best hiking trails in Missouri for history buffs. Along your hiking adventure, you will pass the historical remains of what was once Hamburg, Missouri. Hamburg was a peaceful farming community until the United States government took the land and displaced the residents in the 1940s. The residents were only given three months to move so an explosives production plant could be built to aid the war effort. 

You can find the information for hiking The Lost Valley Trail and The Hamburg Loop in Missouri by clicking here. This Missouri hiking option is slightly shorter than The Lost Valley Trail at 6.9 miles. It takes most people an average of two and a half hours to complete and is considered moderately strenuous. You can still bring your dog along if you keep them on their leash. 

The Lost Valley Trail and Hamburg Loop combination are paved, and lush Missouri trees shade a good portion. Make sure you stop by the place card that will give you more information about the former town of Hamburg, Missouri. Some of the historical remnants you’ll come across are fire hydrants, chimneys, and pipes. Some find this haunt a little eerie, and some go as far as to claim it’s haunted. You can be the judge when you explore The Lost Valley Trail and The Hamburg Loop yourself!

Book your stay today with Innsbrook Vacations to explore The Lost Valley Trail and other hiking adventures!

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8 Reasons To Travel to the Midwest for a Winter Getaway

1. Every year Innsbrook Resort puts on a New Year’s Eve celebration. You can enter 2023 at the Glitz, Glam & Gatsby themed event at the Aspen Center. Tickets need to be purchased in advance and are $125 per person. Enjoy dancing to Anita Rosamond Band, appetizers, a buffet dinner, a gourmet dessert station, and an open bar! When midnight strikes, you can enjoy a champagne toast and fireworks.
2. You can say hello to our wildlife visitors who travel to the midwest in winter. Some wildlife you can see in Innsbrook during the winter are Bald Eagles, Snow Geese, and plenty of deer.
3. Go on a thrilling hike at one of the Innsbrook nature trails to embrace the midwest winter wonderland scenery. 
4. Guests can travel to some of the historic midwest towns near Innsbrook during their winter getaways. Washington, MO, is a half-hour drive from Innsbrook and has many excellent parks, restaurants, and shops. Hermann, MO, is an hour’s drive from Innsbrook and is known for its outstanding vineyards and German culture. 
5. Travel to the midwest in the winter to join in on Eagle Days from the Missouri Department of Conservation. The best times to see Bald Eagles in Missouri are from late December through early February. 
6. Enjoy a day of fun sledding in the midwest when you travel an hour from Innsbrook to Art Hill in Forest Park.There are also great sledding areas that are available at a couple common ground areas inside Innsbrook Resort!
7. While you’re at Forest Park, you can also enjoy ice skating at the Steinberg Ice Skating rink. 
8. During your stay in the midwest, we recommend taking a day trip to the St. Louis Zoo. The penguins will sometimes walk amongst the pedestrian pathways during the winter season.

Travel to the midwest to experience a true winter wonderland. Book your stay today with Innsbrook Vacations!

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9 Spooky Places To Explore in Missouri for Halloween

1. Innsbrook Resort: Check out the Innsbrook Resort events calendar to see all the upcoming Halloween events on site or in Innsbrook the area. 
2. Haunted Hannibal: Explore the history and ghosts of Hannibal, MO, Mark Twain’s hometown. The tours can be adjusted to each guest’s interests, such as focusing more on the history of Hannibal or ghost stories. 
3. Fright Fest St. Louis 2022 | Six Flags: Enjoy one of the best amusement parks in Missouri, but with thrilling haunted houses and Halloween fun. 
4. Halloween Magic | St. Louis Children’s Museum: This is one of the best family-friendly Halloween festivals in Missouri. It features trick or treating, pumpkin decorating, and not-so-scary haunted houses.
5. Boo at the Zoo | St. Louis Zoo: This is another wonderful family-friendly Halloween celebration in Missouri featuring spooky decorations and yummy foods at the St Louis Zoo.
6. Frights & Heights | Gateway Arch: The tallest monument in the U.S. will turn into a family-friendly festival full of tricks and treats during the Halloween season.
7. Fear Haunted House – Kokomo Joe’s: Face your fears this Halloween at one of the scariest haunted houses in Missouri. 
8. Ghost Stories, Ghouls, and Guitars: A Halloween Concert: Join the Missouri Historical Society on Thursday nights for lots of spooky Halloween fun and live music.
9. Spirits in the Garden: Celebrate Halloween with the Missouri Botanical Garden. This event will feature a costume contest, horror movie trivia, scavenger hunts, dancing, fortune telling, and local paranormal investigators. 
10. Missouri State Penitentiary Ghost Tours: Learn about the ghosts of inmates some say still roam the halls. If you’re feeling brave enough, roll up your sleeves and learn how to investigate paranormal activity yourself or even stay overnight. You’re sure to have a spooky Halloween on one of the Missouri State Penitentiary ghost tours.

Book your stay today with Innsbrook Vacations for a truly exceptional Halloween experience in Missouri! 

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