This ultimate summer bucket list has it all, so you never have to hear the dreaded, “I’m bored,” again.
All kids look forward to summer vacation; to lazy days spent
pool side, sleeping in until they wake, to days spent barefoot slurping down
popsicles on the front porch and chasing down lightning bugs in the dark. But
for my kids, one of their most anticipated parts of summer is creating their
bucket list!
This summer bucket list is perfect for parents with kids of all ages, is time and budget conscience, with most destinations less than 2 hours away from the Chillicothe area, and most of the activities listed are fairly inexpensive to do with a family.
So let's dive in!
This summer bucket list is perfect for parents with kids of all ages, is time and budget conscience, with most destinations less than 2 hours away from the Chillicothe area, and most of the activities listed are fairly inexpensive to do with a family.
So let's dive in!
1. Get the kids active with a day of bowling!
The Fast Lane in Chillicothe participates in the Kids Bowl Free program which lets kids come and bowl 2 free games a day through the summer. To get signed up for this program, just register here.
The Fast Lane in Chillicothe participates in the Kids Bowl Free program which lets kids come and bowl 2 free games a day through the summer. To get signed up for this program, just register here.
Read more about the game, how to get better, and how to keep score without a machine!
2. Take a trip to the Capitol in Jefferson City.
Remember the first time you saw the capitol? Didn’t it seem exciting walking into that huge building and seeing the places where Missouri laws were made? There’s a ton of educational, yet entertaining things to do in and around the Capitol building including the Missouri State Museum, Jefferson Landing, and the Governor’s Mansion. Jefferson City also has some beautiful riverside parks for picnics and playing.
5. Who can forget the tale of that ornery Tom Sawyer tricking Ben into white-washing the fence? The Mark Twain Cave is a great place to visit on a hot summer day. Cool and inviting, with fun tales of Tom Sawyer’s adventures. Hannibal offers many picnic spots overlooking the river and has a neat little ice cream parlor downtown.
Read more about dairy farming!
Have a wonderful summer and stay tuned for Part 2 of the North Missouri Summer Bucket List, even more activities, day trips and great reading to make this summer the best yet.
Remember the first time you saw the capitol? Didn’t it seem exciting walking into that huge building and seeing the places where Missouri laws were made? There’s a ton of educational, yet entertaining things to do in and around the Capitol building including the Missouri State Museum, Jefferson Landing, and the Governor’s Mansion. Jefferson City also has some beautiful riverside parks for picnics and playing.
Related summer reading, learn more about our government in a way that kids will understand.
3. Remember what it was like to go to the drive in?
Load up
some popcorn, candy, and a blanket for a movie experience under the stars. East
Hills Shopping Center, The Regular Joe and The St. Joseph Public Library have
come together to present the East Hills Drive-In Theater, located in the
parking lot east of the East Hills Library. The Gates open at 7pm and films begin 5 minutes after sundown.
All films are rated PG .
May 14- Space Jam
June 4- The Good Dinosaur
July 23- Jaws
August 27- Top Gun
If those days don't work with your schedule, have your own drive in theater at home!
4. Cannonballs in walls!
Lexington is a small town with a big history. Just over
an hour drive will take you to this quaint town still bearing evidence of the
civil war. Kids will be fascinated to find cannonballs lodged in the front
of the courthouse and the evidence of 150 year old bullet and cannon fire which
can be seen inside the historical Anderson House. If your kids are older, they might find the
fact that the Oliver Anderson House is reported as one of the most haunted
places in Missouri. An interesting twist to the trip!
5. Who can forget the tale of that ornery Tom Sawyer tricking Ben into white-washing the fence? The Mark Twain Cave is a great place to visit on a hot summer day. Cool and inviting, with fun tales of Tom Sawyer’s adventures. Hannibal offers many picnic spots overlooking the river and has a neat little ice cream parlor downtown.
Watch the full Tom Sawyer story with your kids on DVD from the library.
6. Cool and creamy, sweet and delicious. Everyone will like
a trip to Osborn Mo to tour the Shatto Dairy.
Get a behind the scenes look at a working dairy farm!. A tour of Shatto Dairy is both fun, educational and yummy. You can meet
the cows, watch how the milk is bottled and try all the specialty flavored milk
that Shatto produces.
Have a wonderful summer and stay tuned for Part 2 of the North Missouri Summer Bucket List, even more activities, day trips and great reading to make this summer the best yet.
