The Atlas Obscura Guide To St. Joseph

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in St. Joseph, Missouri

Updated December 10, 2014

Email

Unusual Attractions in St. Joseph

St. Joseph, Missouri

Glore Psychiatric Museum

The history of the treatment of mental illness, illustrated in all its gory detail, and housed in an asylum.

The bullet hole, now greatly expanded.

St. Joseph, Missouri

Jesse James Home Museum

The house where the famed outlaw was shot by a dirty coward is now a museum to the criminal's legacy.

St. Joseph, Missouri

The Pony Express National Historic Trail and Museum

The fastest mail service in the west is tracked and memorialized along this 1,400 mile trail.

Are we missing something unusual?

Amelia Earhart Birthplace Building

Atchison, Kansas

Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum

The first home of the doomed aviatrix Amelia Earhart.

20 miles from St. Joseph

Aerial Photo

Atchison, Kansas

Amelia Earhart Earthworks

The face of the famed flier in a hillside in her hometown.

22 miles from St. Joseph

Weston, Missouri

TerraVox Winery

A vineyard devoted entirely to an unexplored flavor frontier.

24 miles from St. Joseph

Weston, Missouri

O'Malley's Pub

The oldest bar in Missouri is hidden within a limestone brewery cellar more than 50 feet underground.

24 miles from St. Joseph

In partnership with KAYAK

Plan Your Trip

In partnership with GetYourGuide

Unforgettable Experiences Nearby

Atlas Obscura Itineraries

The Explorer's Guide to Highway 36: The Way of American Genius

Sponsored by Visit Missouri

Spanning the state of Missouri, from St. Joseph to Hannibal, Highway 36 is full of intriguing stops packed with incredible stories of innovation. Known as “The Way of American Genius,” the route highlights inventions and individuals who left a lasting mark. From the starting point of the Pony Express and the bakery that introduced sliced bread to magical towns that sparked inspiration for creative geniuses Walt Disney and Mark Twain, these spots along Missouri’s Highway 36 will leave any traveler dreaming of the next big thing.

Explore St. Joseph, Missouri

Museums 2

St. Joseph Leaderboard

Places Added

Join the Ranks!

Add an unusual place to St. Joseph.

Places Edited

Join the Ranks!

Improve the Atlas with edits and photos.

Places Visited

Join the Ranks!

Visit a place in St. Joseph.

Recent St. Joseph Activity

K

kellyarevalo

wants to go to The Pony Express National Historic Trail and Museum
K

kellyarevalo

wants to go to Glore Psychiatric Museum
K

kdmisc0930

wants to go to Glore Psychiatric Museum
A

aleksrokosz92

wants to go to Glore Psychiatric Museum
T

turtletoyou

wants to go to The Pony Express National Historic Trail and Museum

See Fewer Ads

Become an Atlas Obscura member and experience far fewer ads and no pop-ups.