What's in a name? If you live in or around these Missouri communities, perhaps a laugh, an eye roll or a long story.

A pair of mid-Missouri communities occupy a list of the state's "friendliest little towns." World Atlas recently refreshed its look at the welcoming, relaxing and strange housed within each state.

Silver Dollar City drew 2 million visitors last year, while Smithville’s Main Street now leads to a lake packed with outdoor ...