Missouri’s American Indian Cultural Center

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lat: 39.2583375 long: -93.2623577

This Native American cultural center provides information about the nine local tribes and their history within the Annie and Abel Van Meter State Parks. Admission is free, so anyone can come to enjoy temporary and permanent displays of the cultural history of the nine tribes of Missouri. There are also personal audio guides available to guide you through historical accounts for no extra cost. Complete with opportunities for hiking on the trails, freshwater marshes, and camping, do not miss out on this destination.

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Arrow Rock State Historic Site offers basic, electric and sewer/electric/water (1) campsites and a special-use camping area. Shower facilities are available. All sites are in shade at least part of the day. The campground features…

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J. Huston Tavern

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21.02 Away

Arrow Rock State Historic Site Visitors’ Center

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21.03 Away

Arrow Rock

Arts and Culture History Shopping and Leisure

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Annie & Abel Van Meter State Park and Missouri’s American Indian Cultural Center

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The Annie & Abel Van Meter State Park park boasts over 1,000 acres of trails, freshwater marshes, lush forests, and camping. The Missouri’s American Indian Cultural Center is also located within the park and features exhibits detailing the nine…

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21.02 Away

Willard’s Trunk at Arrow Rock State Historic Site Museum

History Museum, Theatre, or Intrepretive Center

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Family Fun Outdoor Adventure

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34.88 Away

Lexington Historical Museum

History Museum, Theatre, or Intrepretive Center

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Trail of Tears State Park

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Trail of Tears Overlook

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Fort Bellefontaine

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New Haven Public Access

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Trail of Tears Nature Trail

Trail of Tears State Park

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Francis Quadrangle

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Nearby Attractions

Arrow Rock State Historic Site Campground

J. Huston Tavern

Sappington Cemetery State Historic Site

Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre

Arrow Rock State Historic Site Visitors’ Center

Arrow Rock

Annie & Abel Van Meter State Park and Missouri’s American Indian Cultural Center

Willard’s Trunk at Arrow Rock State Historic Site Museum

Big River Ranch

Lexington Historical Museum

Nearby Trails

Trail of Tears to Cairo

LaBenite Park to Miami

Front Loop

Red House Path

Trail of Tears Overlook

Fort Bellefontaine

New Haven Public Access

Fort Osage Historic Park

Lewis and Clark Nature Trail

Miami to Big Muddy

Trail of Tears Nature Trail

Francis Quadrangle

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