Missouri: State Profile

Overview of the geography of Missouri. I discuss the cities, natural landscape, climate, economy, companies in the state, taxes, agriculture, music, food, and sports to give an overview of what makes Missouri unique.

Album displayed: Ozark Mountain Daredevils - "Car Over the Lake Album" (1975)

[SirValiantIII]

As a Missouri native, I’d say you did an amazing job capturing the essence of the state! One thing I personally think might’ve deserved mention was Columbia, MO, as it’s not one of the biggest metro areas, but definitely has the largest influence outside of KC and StL. Columbia is home to the University of Missouri which has one of the best Journalism schools in the country, and is where the tradition of “homecoming” began. Columbia is also considered by many one of the “largest small towns” in the Midwest.

I also want to say that St. Louis definitely has a high crime rate, but this area is very isolated and anyone visiting St. Louis shouldn’t fear at all. Of course you shouldn’t walk around downtown alone at 3am, but you shouldn’t do that in any city. St. Louis is also known for its suburbs, and some of the best restaurants and shops can be found 20-30 minutes west of downtown.

St. Louis is also known for its particular style of pizza, characterized by its use of “Provel” cheese, which is a mixture of cheddar, Swiss, and provolone, and typically on a thin crust. If you want to try St. Louis style pizza, Imo’s is about as authentic as you can get.
St. Louis also has an amazing Italian district called “the Hill” and has some of the best Italian food you’ll find west of the Mississippi.
As far as recommendations for “toasted rav’s”, they’re kind of like Buffalo wings—try a few dive bars and you’ll be surprised which hole in the wall has the ones you like the most.

Awesome video, thanks for talking about the Show-Me State!

[foxfoster]

0:46 - Basics
1:55 - Cities
1:57 - Kansas City
4:22 - St. Louis
7:31 - Springfield
8:07 - Branson
8:42 - Physical Geography
8:44 - Rivers
9:16 - North vs South Missouri
9:33 - Mountains
9:56 - Nicknames and Caves
10:27 - Lakes
10:39 - Climate
12:18 - Economy
13:48 - Companies Headquartered in Missouri
14:19 - Agriculture
14:36 - Tourism
14:55 - Taxes
15:48 -
17:06 - Sports

17:55 - Finishing details

[barkboingfloom]

Missouri needs a new catch phrase for their tourism board: "Missouri loves company!". Doesn't it just sound inviting?

[hilitesky]

I stumbled upon your channel on accident, and can't stop watching. You do such great work. thank you for what you do!!

[Matthew-ytwe]

I didn’t know just how accurate your videos are until you did this one about my home state. You did about as well as I could, and I live here!

[Katthewm]

I am from St. Louis

Here are some interesting facts
Forest Park is bigger than Central Park NY
St. Louis is a weird city were the county and city do not work together and function as enemies
St. Louis was a French city and thus still has many catholic churches and schools. We are a less French New Orleans kinda
We just got a soccer team!!!
St. Louis also debatably has the first ever skyscraper, since it was the first one to actually use steel
St. Louis and Chicago are historical rivals. St. Louis has better sports, food and people though

Good places to visit in STL
Forest Park: Museums, Zoo, nature
Edit: The Muny is also a great place for music and theater!
City Museum: Picture a McDonalds play place but like 6 stories tall
Edit: The Magic House, a cool place to take kids to learn about science and stuff
Grant's farm: mini zoo and also a historical site (free)

Here is some food
Imo's pizza: for STL style pizza
Lamberts Cafe: Everything, you cannot leave this place with an empty stomach. Edit this isn't stl, but you should still go if you are in Missouri.
Puppy Chow: Chocolaty, sugar treat
Ted drews: frozen custard

[doreybain]

Your description of Missouri is as accurate as any I've ever heard. Good job!

[SpankinDaBagel]

As a Kansas City native with most of my family in STL, you did a great job discussing Missouri. Much love.

[patrickhowe]

Amazing video. Great job! As a native Missourian I’ve always considered The Ozarks to be located in the southwest portion. You said southeast.
Another world class feature of Missouri is the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. We love floating our lil rivers and those are some of the most pristine streams in the world. Missouri is also home to The Ozark Trail. Eventually it will extend from St Louis southerly to tie into Arkansas’ Ozark Highland Trail. Another amazing biking trail is The Katy Trail. Extending mostly from St Louis to KC.
You also need to try Ted Drew’s frozen custard. Lastly if you are ever an hour south of St Louis swing into Crystal City and try a slaw burger at Gordon’s Stoplight Dinner. They are legendary!

[christopherboland]

You should do one on the Ozarks as a whole. I feel they should have gotten more attention.

[zachhampton]

It is so nice to hear a non native say good things about St. Louis for once. :) Next time you're in St. Louis try Pappy's for barbeque or Pie Pizza!

[susanbeyler]

Great state, I like how the state blends elements of both the Midwest and the South. (Also congrats on 49K subs, your channel grew very fast)

[TheSarcMark]

Great video as always! Some video ideas:
1. Why are the 4 poorest areas of the US so poor? How might their geography help explain?
2. What are the 4 wealthiest areas of the US? And how might their geography help explain?
3. Top US cities that are way bigger/ smaller than their reputation would suggest.
4. States redrawn by the cultural similarity of the various areas rather than the current borders.
5. Cities that most/ least embody the reputation of their state.
Just some thoughts. I like everything you've made so far, so I'm running out of stuff to watch lol.

[nickthemilkmanlost]

I was a '11 Joplin tornado survivor. It's recovered from then. However, down here we have a huuge industrial boom with Heartland Animal Foods, Hanjimoto Foods Inc. and Several other factories. If you pass through Joplin again here's a few places to see:
-Joplin Mineral and History Museum: Joplin used to be a mining town back in the day and it shows what we mined and the history of the city. During the Spring and Fall a Rock Show happens.
-Red's Chili and Spaghetti: down on main, it's a historical diner true to it's roots
-Griffin Building: a historical complex with a salon, ice cream shop, burger joint, and more
-Mythos: a Greek Restaurant with an Owner who worked for some influential people up in KC. If you like authentic Greek, there's nowhere better in Missouri.
-Undercliff Bar and Grill: outside of Joplin on Gateway, it's a restaurant that sits under a cliff. There's a campground near Shoal Creek so it's a good spot to rest and eat before going to Ft. Scott.

[AdamFalkenhayn]

Another great video Kyle! Used to live in the IL side, but worked in St. Louis which I’ve found was a really a fantastic town. In my experience, St. Louis is full of character, decent nightlife, and a TON of affordable or free things to do with families. My favorite BBQ in town was Salt and Smoke in Delmar, but Just about anyone you talk to has a favorite place, so I’m sure you can’t go wrong.

[Sunshine-sujj]

Missouri also holds a lot of cheese in their caves. The one I’m most familiar with is the Springfield Underground where Kraft has a couple of caves just full of cheese.

[sirwahwee]

Do Illinois, it has an interesting geographic profile. It has flat areas with huge farms, Big rivers, Big hills, Interesting state parks, Lake Michigan, Chicago area, Stlouis area, Champaign, Springfield/Peoria, Bloomington, South Illinois, The Mississippi River, Interesting climate, and it is a very interesting state that I think you should do

[find]

I found your channel a few days ago and I love it! I love geography, and this is the best way to learn. Great videos!

[elliottkolker]

I'm from Missouri. You "Showed Me" your bonfides to discuss my native state by displaying the Ozark Mountain Daredevils' "Car Over the Lake" album cover in the Background.

PS: I had a girlfriend from Chattanooga who attended Stephens College in Columbia, Mo. For Thanksgiving, 1974 I enjoyed a rather interesting visit to her home, which covered half a city block. Seemed like most of the folks I met were still fighting the War.

[txnmia]

Kansas City is one of America's most underrated, IMO