Some things you just can't learn from a history book. Like seeing where the Pony Express began & Jesse James ended. Today, St. Joseph retains its links to the past while looking toward the future. The city is home to 16 distinctive area museums, 12 annual festivals and amazing architecture listed on the National Register of Historic Places. You’ll also find great outdoor recreation throughout 48 parks, 26 miles of beautiful Parkway, outdoor concerts, and an arts culture unlike any other.
No event In American History has captured the imagination of young and old alike, more than the excitement created by those young riders and their horses. Relive the exciting history of the Pony Express at the Pony Express Museum & Patee House Museum.
With over 225 shops, ranging from one-of-a-kind outdoor shopping and hidden antique stores and over 150 restaurants within a 10 mile radius, St. Joseph, Missouri continues to be a vital stop along anyone’s trail.
Located at the crossroads of Interstate 29 and MO Highway 36 and only 30 minutes from North Kansas City, puts St. Joseph within easy driving distance of over 17 metropolitan areas.