The 12 Best Places to Watch a Missouri Sunset

Missouri is really fortunate to have so many interesting types of geography which in many cases provides spectacular views as the sun begins to set behind the horizon. Here are a dozen Missouri places where the setting sun really does steal the show.

The nice thing about each of these 12 Missouri places is most aren't very crowded near the end of the day with the obvious exception of the Gateway Arch in St. Louis. If you can find the right spot, there are even some Lake of the Ozarks nooks and crannies where you can behold a gorgeous sunset without big crowds around.

What's the best way to grab a great picture of a sunset?

Most cameras will want to compensate for the lack of light, so it's best to try and underexpose your picture if your camera or phone allows tweaking that setting. I've also read that if your phone or camera has grids, turn those on and place the horizon in the lower third so that the sky is prominently featured. There was another tip I came across online that says you can do an extended exposure of 30 to 60 seconds if you want a completely different kind of sunset picture. Missouri will certainly give you and your camera daily opportunities to enjoy the beauty of the end of the day.