During our family vacation destination trivia tour, we’ve traveled from the northeastern part to the southeastern region of the United States.

Next up is a state with a young pulse and an historic past.

Can you guess its identity based on the following photos?

Still stumped? Try these fun facts on for size:

1. Author Laura Ingalls Wilder grew up in this state.

2. In 1904, this state hosted the World’s Fair. Iced tea was reportedly served during this even for the first time in recorded history.

3. The mule is this state’s animal.

4. This state was the birthplace of President Harry S. Truman.

5. In American Indian, this state’s name means: “Town of the Large Canoes.”

It’s the proverbial “gateway to the west”… none other than the Show Me state herself, Missouri!

And make no mistake about it… there are tons of Missouri lodging options to suit your family vacation getaway needs.

If you’ve never been to gorgeous Branson (or any other MO city), you owe it to yourself and your loved ones to take another look at Missouri.

On to our next destination… get your coat and cap because we’re headed north!

(Special Note: Thanks to the website www.visitMO.com for the terrific images of this beautiful state!)