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Fish for more than 200 fish species in Missouri, including blue gill, bass, paddlefish, catfish and trout. Missouri has more than a million acres of surface waters, most of which offer great fishing. No matter where you are in Missouri, you are never very far from the opportunity to catch a fish. For fishing and boating laws in Missouri, go to www.mdc.mo.gov.

National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal

1805 W. Saint Joseph St.

Perryville 63775

Saint Mary's of the Barrens was founded in 1818. The church was started in 1827. The Shrine was built in 1929 to honor our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. The church is modeled after the Vincentian Motherhouse chapel in Rome, Monte Citorio. The church is decorated with paintings and intricate design work on the walls and ceilings, and is a national center for Marian devotion. Visitors are welcome for Mass at 8 a.m. Mon.-Sat., and at 11 a.m. Sundays. Guided tours are at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Mon.-Fri. and at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. There are no tours on major holidays.

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