Adventure in the Ozarks of Missouri – A 6 Day Itinerary

There’s been a lot of attention given to the Ozark region thanks to the TV show but if you look deeper, you realize that it’s a vast and ancient highland that covers multiple states, is dotted with many geological wonders, and has a web of winding country roads.

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After much care and research, we put together this 6 day Ozarks of Missouri itinerary that gets you to experience this incredible outdoor playground.

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Day 1 – Dogwood Canyon and Top of the Rock

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Day 2 – Silver Dollar City

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Day 3 – Ozark National Scenic Riverways

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Day 4 – Shut-Ins and Elephants

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Day 5 – Adventurer of Mines and Ninja Obstacles

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Day 6 – Katy Trail

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