101 Fun Things To Do: Destinations for shopaholics

41. Laclede's Landing, 710 N. Second St., St. Louis. A collection of warehouses and cobblestone streets dating to the 1850s. Today, this area houses a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues, carriage rides and a riverboat casino.

42. St. Louis is home to multiple malls and other great shopping opportunities, including Union Station.

43. A fixture in Arcadia Valley history since 1847, Arcadia Academy on College Street in Arcadia, Mo., is now a multifaceted destination that includes festivals, antique shops, Black River Stonery, historic architecture, stained glass windows, a restaurant and other attractions.

44. Old Town Cape in downtown Cape Girardeau is a historic district with exceptional shopping and dining options as well as a view of the Mississippi River, all within walking distance.

45. Uptown Jackson, including High Street and surrounding areas, offers quaint shops and locally owned restaurants to enjoy.

46. Board the Amtrak train at Carbondale, Ill., for destinations such as Chicago and other locales that aren't within close driving distance. Weekly specials can equal discount traveling.