Start your trip the active way by heading out to Mark Twain National Forest. With over 150,000 acres, this forest is great for hiking, camping, bird watching, bike riding and canoeing. If you come between seasons, you’ll experience the spectacular fall foliage as it winds down to the forest floor or into Pinewoods Lake. Located just a few miles away from the forest is Markam Springs, where you can also hike, camp, picnic or boat along Black River. The forest and surrounding areas were developed with help from the railroad industry that helped the city thrive. The Moark Regional Railroad Museum offers you a chance to see displays of model trains and photographs of early railroading days.
Get a glimpse into the world of logging, lumber mills, factories, area train depots and early steam engines through pictures and exhibits. In fact, the museum features a train room with a model train layout which takes visitors on an imaginary ride through the countryside! The Poplar Bluff Historical Museum has more information of the city and Butler County. If you’d rather be at a theme park than a museum or in the true outdoors, not to fret! The city is home to Seven Peaks Water Park, a 12-acre water park perfect for travelers of any age. From batting cages and go karts to a slow river float and of course, water slides, there are plenty of ways here for you to cool off during the hot Missouri summers. You can enjoy each and every season the affordable way when you book with Choice Hotels in Poplar Bluff, MO. Book online now!