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Smack dab in central Missouri, between Kansas City and Saint Louis, is the town of Fulton. It’s got a small-town feel, but it’s loaded with history and charm, which makes it just perfect for a day trip. Here, a healthy dose of world history including a museum focused on one of Britain’s most legendary statesmen fits right in with a traditional Midwestern downtown district full of shops and galleries. There are also two university campuses to explore, and there’s even something for the classic-car fan!
Here are just a few ways to spend a day in charming Fulton.
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The Auto World Museum is home to dozens of collected cars, some of which are over 100 years old, in Fulton, Mo., Feb. 10, 2021.
Many of the cars look like theyâre straight out of a Hollywood movie, like this classy red one, in Fulton, Mo., Feb. 10, 2021.
Bill Backer also owned the Backer Potato Chip Company, whose delivery truck can be seen here at the Auto World Museum in Fulton, Mo., Feb. 10, 2021.
The cars all show some history, such as staggered seats so women could fit in their bustles in this car displayed in the gift shop at the Auto World Museum in Fulton, Mo., Feb. 10, 2021.