RV Rental Eureka, MO

Explore Eureka, Missouri

Located in extreme southwest Greater St. Louis, Eureka, Missouri RV rentals make it easy to explore this city. Railroad workers gave this community its name when they were laying track, topped a hill, and discovered very little to clear and screamed, "Eureka." The community was founded in 1868, and some of St. Louis's wealthiest businesspeople chose it as the Children's Industrial Farm location in 1897. Their purpose was to give children in St. Louis' poorest areas an opportunity to learn agricultural skills while living together in cottages constructed from scraps from the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair. Since then, the program has had several names, but it is now Camp Wyman. Six Flags St. Louis opened on June 5, 1971, and it was initially named Six Flags Over Mid-America. This park contains eight areas, with three named after the area's early history. The 1904 World's Fair section includes a shopping mall, with merchants selling food sold during the fair. The second is Gateway to the West, featuring many areas named after regional landmarks, and the third is Chouteau's Market, named after St. Louis's first mayor. While visiting Six Flags St. Louis, consider dining on the pulled pork sandwich on pretzel bread at JB's Smokehouse BBQ. Other terrific options in Eureka include Sarah's on Central, where the salmon BLT is amazing, Joe Boccardi's Ristorante with their delicious Italian sandwiches, and O'Dell's Irish Pub and Ale House, where the shepherd's pie is terrific.

National Forests Near Eureka, Missouri

Mark Twain National Forest contains more than 1,506,100 acres in Southern Missouri. Drive along Glade Top National Forest Scenic Byway through this forest. It has 11 pull-outs where you can stop and get a closer view. The 44-mile-long Eleven Point National Wild and Scenic River offers boaters a fun rafting adventure along steep bluffs, forested valleys, and low-lying riparian ecosystems. Enjoy eating a picnic near your Eureka, Missouri RV rental while watching water pour from a rock by stopping at the Falling Springs Picnic Ground. This national forest has over 35 developed campgrounds that accommodate a fifth-wheel trailer, travel trailer, toy hauler, or popup camper. Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois is a terrific camping destination. Stop at the Garden of the Gods Recreation Area to see the unique sandstone rock formations and panoramic views. Bell Smith Springs Recreation Area offers eight hiking trails running next to clear, rocky streams and through scenic canyons. Lusk Creek, near Eddyville, Illinois is great for a paddling adventure. This forest is home to 15 campgrounds. Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area near Golden Pond, Kentucky covers more than 170,000 acres of forests and meadows. Visitors can fish from over 300 miles of shoreline. Over 500 miles of paved roads make exploring this national recreation area easy in your Eureka, MO RV rental. You can also park your motorhome and enjoy 500 miles of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails. It is an ideal place for spotting eagles in the wintertime, but if you can only visit once, consider making it during the annual hummingbird festival.

Events in Eureka, Missouri

• Scarecrow Festival – All corners of Eureka come alive with scarecrows during the monthlong October Scarecrow Festival, with many venues offering special programming.

• Fair Saint Louis – Hear top musicians, see fireworks and eat fair food during this Fourth of July celebration in Saint Louis.

• Festival of Nations – Listen to ethnic music, eat food from around the world and dance the day and night away at Tower Grove Park in Saint Louis during this late August weekend festival.