Visit Kirksville, Missouri

Nestled in the heart of Northeast Missouri, Kirksville offers so much to see and do. Visitors will discover how the many exciting attractions and events, as well as the recreation activities, dining, and our world-famous hunting work together to make Kirksville "Missouri's North Star!"

Attractions

Kirksville offers Historical, Cultural and Recreational attractions for all ages. Visit Thousand Hills State Park, visit one of our museums or enjoy on of our shows. Kirksville has something to offer for those of almost any taste.

Community

Welcome to Kirksville's proud Community! Here you will find information about Kirksville's varied shopping opportunities, our many dining options, colleges and institutions of higher learning, and contact information.

Groups

Bring your Conference or Meeting to Kirksville! Our tourism staff is delighted to provide a wide variety of assistance activities. We can help plan successful events, group lodging, meals and we have many other FREE services as well.

Outdoors

Kirksville has five conservation areas where enthusiasts can enjoy a great time! You can hunt deer, quail, rabbit, squirrel, turkey and more. In addition, we have three large lakes in our area that are perfect for boating and fishing.

Visit

Here you will find helpful information about planning your visit to Kirksville. You can discover useful tools for transportation options, possible itineraries, and lodging information.

Contact Us

Debra Boughton 660-665-3766
info@visitkirksville.com

In Your Own Backyard- Tourism Blog

Ruth Towne Museuem

Ruth Towne Museum

A taste of Missouri history . . . right in your own backyard By Debi Boughton Did you know you can visit the Ruth W. Towne Museum right here in your own back yard?  The Ruth Towne Museum is located at the corner of Normal and Franklin Street, 100 E. Normal and shares the building [...]

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Flowers Are a Thing of Beauty

A joy forever . . . right in your own backyard! By Debi Boughton Spring is really here with lilacs blooming and flowering pear and pink and white crab apple trees and red buds blossoming. Tulips and irises in many colors have opened their tight buds just recently.  All these flowers have inspired the Tourism [...]

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Antiques in Kirksville

Find a treasure… right in your own backyard! By, Amanda Moser My mom is a huge antique lover. While the bug has never bit me (too much dusting!) I have grown up around antiques and can certainly understand how a person can be charmed by collecting treasures from an era gone by. My mom’s collections [...]

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Looking for a Map of the New Bypass?

Click HERE for an updated map of Kirskville with the newly added Highway 63 Bypass!