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The Atlas Obscura Guide To St. Joseph

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in St. Joseph, Missouri

Updated December 10, 2014

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Glore Psychiatric Museum

The history of the treatment of mental illness, illustrated in all its gory detail, and housed in an asylum.
The bullet hole, now greatly expanded.

St. Joseph, Missouri

Jesse James Home Museum

The house where the famed outlaw was shot by a dirty coward is now a museum to the criminal's legacy.

St. Joseph, Missouri

The Pony Express National Historic Trail and Museum

The fastest mail service in the west is tracked and memorialized along this 1,400 mile trail.
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Amelia Earhart Birthplace Building

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Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum

The first home of the doomed aviatrix Amelia Earhart.
20 miles from St. Joseph
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Amelia Earhart Earthworks

The face of the famed flier in a hillside in her hometown.
22 miles from St. Joseph

Weston, Missouri

TerraVox Winery

A vineyard devoted entirely to an unexplored flavor frontier.
24 miles from St. Joseph

Weston, Missouri

O'Malley's Pub

The oldest bar in Missouri is hidden within a limestone brewery cellar more than 50 feet underground.
24 miles from St. Joseph
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Spanning the state of Missouri, from St. Joseph to Hannibal, Highway 36 is full of intriguing stops packed with incredible stories of innovation. Known as “The Way of American Genius,” the route highlights inventions and individuals who left a lasting mark. From the starting point of the Pony Express and the bakery that introduced sliced bread to magical towns that sparked inspiration for creative geniuses Walt Disney and Mark Twain, these spots along Missouri’s Highway 36 will leave any traveler dreaming of the next big thing.

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