Central Missouri Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Central Missouri
Where to stay in Central Missouri
Shawnee Bend
Though Shawnee Bend may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Osage Beach Premium Outlets and Jolly Mon Indoor Water Park.
Laguna Beach
While Laguna Beach may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Gran Rally Karts and Osage Beach Premium Outlets.
North Central Columbia
North Central Columbia might not have many top sights, but The District Downtown Columbia and Daniel Boone Regional Library are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Cartwright Cove
If you're spending some time in Cartwright Cove, Lake of the Ozarks is a top sight worth visiting.
Buckingham Estates
Though Buckingham Estates may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ozarks Amphitheater and Bridal Cave.
Gibson Point
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Gibson Point and surrounding area, you can visit Possum Hollow Cove and Lick Branch Cove.
Capitol Plaza Hotel Jefferson City
Great value. Not fancy but more than adequate. Very friendly and accommodating staff
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Stoney Creek Hotel Columbia
How can I rate this, you know perfectly well they cancelled on me, didn't get to stay!!!!!!!!!! Stop sending me messages. I am more than done with expedia!
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Wyndham Executive Center Columbia
No review
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
All Towne Suites
Had high reviews but now thinking they were fake or paid for after a night's stay. Can now see now why their pricing is lower than surrounding hotels. No tenant up front and had to call to have someone show up. Their foreign accent was so thick, we struggled to understand. Room was huge and had a ...
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Point View Resort
Lake Breeze Resort
Popular places to visit
University of Missouri
Take a tour of the stunning botanical gardens interspersed with the eclectic range of neo-Gothic and redbrick structures in this historic university.
Ha Ha Tonka State Park
This state park at the top of a bluff features evocative castle ruins, as well as caves, a natural bridge, sinkholes and a scenic lake.
Bagnell Dam
You can learn about the history of Lakeside with a visit to Bagnell Dam. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Missouri State Capitol
Ascend to the dome for a wonderful vista and browse the range of fascinating public art in this important state building.
University of Central Missouri
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Central Missouri during your trip to Warrensburg. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the live music in this family-friendly area.
Missouri State Fairgrounds
Take the family on an outing to Missouri State Fairgrounds during your trip to Sedalia. Take in the festivals while you're in the area.
Things to do
Downtown St. Louis Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour App
St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
The Haunted Lemp Brewery Bottle Works Tour
Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour
Gateway Arch National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
