Missouri GuideMissouri is a state in the American Midwest known as the "Show-Me State". The name is pronounced "missouri" or "missouruh", although the latter is very seldom heard outside of Missouri. HotelsFind hotels in Kansas City, Lees Summit, Independence, Branson and more. St. LouisSt. Louis, the largest metropolitan area in Missouri, is a major midwestern metropolis filled with culture. Kansas CityKansas City is a large, major Midwestern city that spreads across the border of Missouri and Kansas. Lee's SummitLee's Summit is a city in Missouri. It is also the hometown of famous outlaw Cole Younger of the James-Younger Gang and Grammy winning musician Pat Metheny. Kansas City AreaKansas City Area is a region in Missouri and includes Kansas City, Missouri St. Louis AreaSt. Louis Area is the region around St. Louis, Missouri Central MissouriCentral Region is in central Missouri and home of the state capital Jefferson City. Southwest MissouriSouthwest region is in the Ozarks of Missouri. Where Midwest meets the south. A transition zone. OzarksThe Ozarks is in the USA and includes areas in southern Missouri, northern Arkansas, and eastern Oklahoma. Southeast MissouriSoutheast Region of Missouri. Big Springs Park. Loacted on the outskirts of Van Buren, MO it is one of North America's largest freshwater springs. Northwest MissouriNorthwest Region is in Missouri Northeast MissouriNortheast region of Missouri. Eleven Point National Scenic RiverEleven Point National Scenic River is a 44 mile section of free flowing river, part of the Mark Twain National Forest.