10 Photos You'll Only Understand If You Hail From Missouri
By Beth Price-Williams|Published August 23, 2023
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Living in the same state gives us all a sort of camaraderie. We may have different viewpoints and live in different parts of the state, but one thing unites us all. We’re all Missourians, and there are just some common traits we all share. Like these photos you’ll only really understand – and appreciate – if you hail from Missouri.
Missouri goes all out, which means everything is larger than life. Did you know that Missouri's home to the largest spool of thread? It sits outside of the Missouri Quilt Museum in Hamilton and stands 22 feet tall.
Her name is Maxie. She's 40 feet tall and her wings stretch out 65 feet. She's just another of the world's largest things in Missouri, which also includes the world's largest roll of toilet paper in Branson.
With an estimated 7,500 caves dotting the state, we all have our own favorite cave in Missouri. From Meramec Caverns to unnamed caves hiding along hiking trails, Missouri has more than earned the title of the Cave State.
We just have to go to St. Robert, where we'll find this unique roadside attraction that's home to a general store, a sideshow museum, and an escape room.
We're all about good food in Missouri, and it doesn't get more authentically Missouri than toasted ravioli. It's the perfect prelude to a delicious meal...
We won't find a more delicious way to cap off a delicious meal than with another Missouri classic - gooey butter cake.
Your turn! What else will you only understand if you hail from Missouri? Let me know in the comments! Then take a peek to find out why I think Missouri is the best state in the U.S.
Ready to get out there and explore all our beautiful state has to offer? How about setting off on a hiking trail? Find some of the best hikes in Missouri on AllTrails.
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