This Train Ride in Missouri Shows The Best in Fall Foliage

All aboard! It may quite be fall yet, but I am so ready for cooler temps and beautiful fall colors. There is one train ride in Missouri that takes you on the adventure of a lifetime.

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Ride along the Amtrak Missouri River Runner, known in Missouri as one of the best train rides to take during the fall. The train stops in some of the most beautiful towns in Missouri including Hermann where you can enjoy the very best in wine and take in the most beautiful colors you will ever see. The train starts in St. Louis and takes you all the way to Kansas City and runs daily.

Along the way the train stops in many charming communities filled with rich history and unique attractions. Whether you're visiting the Washington Town & Country Fair, the wineries in Hermann, or the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum in Independence, there is something for everyone.

You can make a fun week's trip out of stopping at some of the train stop locations. Besides Hermann, the train stops at Washington, Jefferson City, Sedilia, Lee Summit, and Kansas City. You can plan a complete train ride trip during the fall to enjoy all the fun activities each stop has. This is a midwest route you will want to put on your travel bucket list.