The Arabia Steamboat Museum
The Arabia Steamboat sank near Kansas City in 1865 and was lost for 132 years before being recovered in 1988. Now, the boat is part of an impressive museum that tells the story of the hundreds of steamboats lost in the Missouri River during the 19th century. The Arabia’s cargo was well-preserved, lying 45 feet deep below a Kansas cornfield, and is now on display, featuring clothing, fine china, children’s toys, and the world’s oldest pickles. Visitors can learn more about conservation by watching the museum’s preservationists restoring artifacts in the lab. With the largest single collection of pre-Civil War artifacts in the world, the Arabia Steamboat museum provides a unique window into the life of pioneers in the early days of the American West.
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A breathtaking viewpoint overlooking the Trail of Tears State Park. Car access is available
A boat ramp to the beautiful Missouri River with a peaceful view of the river.
The path taken by Chief John Ross on his way to Cairo. (https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=161480)
Here, nine Cherokee Indian groups braved harsh winter conditions while crossing the Mississippi River in 1838-1839, marking a sorrowful chapter in American history. The park also has: shaded picnic sites, hiking and horse trails, opportunities to fish…
