Rock Bridge Memorial State Park

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Rock Bridge Memorial State Park is a natural oasis located in the heart of Boone County, Missouri. This scenic park is known for its stunning rock formations, lush forests, and tranquil streams, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.

One of the park's main attractions is the iconic Rock Bridge, a massive natural rock formation that stretches across a small creek. Visitors can hike along the well-maintained trails that wind through the park, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape and opportunities to see unique geological features.

In addition to its natural beauty, Rock Bridge Memorial State Park is also home to Devil's Icebox, a fascinating underground cave system that provides a cool escape from the summer heat. Guided tours of the cave are available, allowing visitors to explore its otherworldly formations and learn about the area's geological history.

The park is also a haven for wildlife, with numerous species of birds, mammals, and reptiles calling it home. Birdwatchers will delight in the chance to spot a variety of avian species, while nature enthusiasts can keep an eye out for deer, foxes, and other native animals.

Established: 1967 (58 years ago)Elevation: 728 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 38°52'24"N, 92°19'4"W

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MissouriUnited States

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Rock Bridge Memorial State Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mizzou Arena, Faurot Field, MKT Trail, Boone County Historical Society.

4.2 miN
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Mizzou Arena, Columbia
107 min walk • Mizzou Arena is an indoor arena located on the campus of the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri. Home to the school's men's and women's basketball teams, the facility opened in November 2004 and replaced the Hearnes Center as the school's flagship indoor sports facility.
4.4 miN
Sport venue, Universities and schools, Sport
Faurot Field, Columbia
113 min walk • Faurot Field, at Memorial Stadium is a stadium in Columbia, Missouri, United States, on the campus of the University of Missouri. It is primarily used for football and serves as the home field for the Missouri Tigers football program.
5 miNW
Cycling, Bike path
MKT Trail, Columbia
128 min walk • The MKT Nature and Fitness Trail is a recreational rail trail in Columbia, Missouri, that runs nine miles in the right-of-way of the former Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad. Developed from 1982 onward, it is a spur of the longest rail trail in the United States, the Katy Trail.
2.7 miNE
Museum
Boone County Historical Society, Columbia
69 min walk • Boone County Historical Society was established in 1924. Located in Columbia, Missouri, United States, the Boone County Historical Museum has been collecting, preserving and exhibiting artifacts and records of the people of Boone County, Missouri.
5 miN
Student center, Gothic Revival architecture, Tower
Memorial Union, Columbia
128 min walk • Memorial Union serves as a community center for the University of Missouri by providing meeting rooms, technology centers, dining facilities, and playing host to many special events. The facility was built in three stages between 1923 and 1963.
5 miN
Church
A. P. Green Chapel, Columbia
127 min walk • A.P. Green Chapel is a nondenominational chapel serving the University of Missouri in Columbia. Today it is available for wedding ceremonies, initiation ceremonies and other such events through the Missouri Student Union.
3.4 miN
Historical place, Cemetery
Jewell Cemetery State Historic Site, Columbia
86 min walk • Jewell Cemetery State Historic Site is a publicly owned property in Columbia, Missouri, maintained as a state historic site by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
4.9 miN
Museum, History museum, Art museum
State Historical Society of Missouri, Columbia
126 min walk • The State Historical Society of Missouri, a private membership and state funded organization, is a comprehensive research facility located in Columbia, Missouri, specializing in the preservation and study of Missouri's cultural heritage.
2.7 miNE
Museum, Theater, Concerts and shows
Maplewood, Columbia
69 min walk • Maplewood is historic home located at Columbia, Missouri, United States. It was built by Slater Ensor Lenoir and his wife Margaret Bradford Lenoir in 1877. It is a two-story, Italianate style brick dwelling. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
4.4 miN
Universities and schools
University of Missouri, Columbia
111 min walk • The University of Missouri is a public land-grant research university in Columbia, Missouri. It is Missouri's largest university and the flagship of the four-campus University of Missouri System.
2.6 miNE
Museum, History museum
David Gordon House and Collins Log Cabin, Columbia
67 min walk • The David Gordon House and Collins Log Cabin were two historic homes located at Columbia, Missouri. The David Gordon House is a two-story, frame I-house.