Bethany: Conquering Ranches, Nature Trails and the Outdoors
Bethany is known as the best places for trade in the Northwest Missouri during the mid 1800s. Prior to that, commerce and development was quite slow in the region. Bethany, MO used to be Dallas up until 1860. However, during a general assembly that incorporated the city in the year mentioned above, the county officials proposed changing the name of "Dallas" to either Bethany or Carthage. Voters favored Bethany and remained as the name of the region as of today. Bethany served as the home and the birthplace of the last surviving United States veteran from the historic World War 1, Frank Buckles who died in 2011. Rosecrans Memorial Airport is the nearest terminal servicing flights
Best Time to Visit
Four months of fine weather can be enjoyed from the months of April to July in Bethany, MO. July, especially during Independence Day weekend is the busiest week for tourism in the region. When planning to visit Bethany during these months, make sure to get reservations for Bethany, MO hotels in advance to avail promos and other discounts.
What to Do & Area Attractions
One of the most iconic destinations in Bethany is the Jesse James Home Museum. This museum was the former home of the outlaw Jesse James and was later converted into a museum where his memorabilia and history are kept. Nearby Patee House Museum is included in the National Historic Landmark list. The Jesse James Museum is located within the grounds of the Patee House Museum. Marvel at the history of transportation in Bethany, documented and preserved at the Pony Express Museum, the very first fast mail line from the Missouri River up to the Pacific Coast. A tiring day would be best ended at the Quality Inn & Suites and the Family Budget Inn Bethany.