Central Missouri Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

University of Missouri which includes heritage architecture, a garden and street scenes
Columbia showing wild flowers
Ha Ha Tonka State Park featuring forests
Columbia featuring outdoor art and a city
Ha Ha Tonka State Park which includes a river or creek, tranquil scenes and landscape views

Where to stay in Central Missouri

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Shawnee Bend

Though Shawnee Bend may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Sycamore Creek Golf Club and Osage Beach Premium Outlets.

Shawnee Bend
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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.

North Central Columbia
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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.

Buckingham Estates
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Rolla Downtown Historic District

While Rolla Downtown Historic District isn't home to many top sights, Allgood-Bailey Stadium and Lions Club Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Rolla Downtown Historic District
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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.

Gibson Point
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Cartwright Cove

If you're spending some time in Cartwright Cove, Lake of the Ozarks is a top sight worth visiting.

Cartwright Cove
Baymont by Wyndham Columbia, MO

Baymont by Wyndham Columbia, MO

2.5 out of 5
2500 I 70 Dr Sw, Columbia, MO
The price is Rp1.024.366 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
Rp1.024.366
Rp1.157.278 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (494 reviews)
"The staff was very friendly! The bed was very nice! Our room seemed to be newly updated. Overall very clean except I happened to notice what appeared to be soda splatters on the under side of the lamp shade, I can’t say I would ever notice that in my own house. My biggest issue was the humidity in ..."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Columbia, MO
Capitol Plaza Hotel Jefferson City

Capitol Plaza Hotel Jefferson City

3.5 out of 5
Jefferson City 415 W. McCarty St, Jefferson City, MO
The price is Rp1.858.227 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
Rp1.858.227
Rp2.134.173 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jefferson City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
6.8/10 (1,017 reviews)
"Its a beautiful hotel, yet neglected over the year. Not as clean as hoped for, but staff was beyond complementary."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Capitol Plaza Hotel Jefferson City
Lodge Of Four Seasons Golf Resort, Marina & Spa

Lodge Of Four Seasons Golf Resort, Marina & Spa

4 out of 5
315 Four Seasons Dr., Lake Ozark, MO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.526.506 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
Rp1.526.506
Rp1.968.724 total
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Lake Ozark. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,034 reviews)
"Our stay was okay. The main lodge was lovely, the restaurants were quite good. In our room however, it was quite apparent that there were not pressure balancing valves in the shower. A number of times during my shower the water temperature would change from where I wanted it, to extremely hot or ..."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Lodge Of Four Seasons Golf Resort, Marina & Spa
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All Towne Suites

All Towne Suites

2 out of 5
250 Carmel Valley Way, St. Robert, MO
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in St. Robert. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (287 reviews)
"I would stay there again"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

All Towne Suites
Point View Resort

Point View Resort

3 out of 5
1630 Vacation Lane, Camdenton, MO
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Camdenton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach. Popular attractions Lake of the Ozarks and Lake Breeze ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (121 reviews)
"Great location; very scenic; clean rooms; lots of water items (kayaks, paddle boards, water trampoline) available, along with community grills. Not close to restaurants, so bring your own food. Wish we could have stayed more than one night! We definitely want to return!"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Point View Resort
Lazy Dayz Resort

Lazy Dayz Resort

3 out of 5
267 Runaway Dr, Climax Springs, MO
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Climax Springs. Enjoy free parking, a private beach and 2 hot tubs. Popular attractions Lake of the Ozarks and Coffman Bend are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (24 reviews)
"Arrived and was given literally zero direction on getting into our cabin, expectations or process of needs for the week. First night we spent the evening at Boondockz and had a freaking blast with the locals. Drinks were great and there was plenty of things for the kids 12& over to do. The rest of ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Lazy Dayz Resort
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Popular places to visit

University of Missouri which includes heritage architecture, a garden and street scenes

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.

University of Missouri
Ha Ha Tonka State Park showing forests and caves as well as a family

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.

Ha Ha Tonka State Park
University of Central Missouri

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.

University of Central Missouri
Montauk State Park

Montauk State Park

You can take time to visit Montauk State Park during your travels to Salem. Amble around the area's riverfront or experience its museums.

Montauk State Park

Fort Leonard Wood

After visiting Fort Leonard Wood, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in St. Robert. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Fort Leonard Wood

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.

Bagnell Dam

Things to do

St Louis: City Museum General Admission Ticket

St Louis: City Museum General Admission Ticket

Rp366.952
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
St Louis: City Museum General Admission Ticket
St. Louis: Gateway Ghouls and Hauntings Walking Tour

St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows

Rp527.040
per adult
St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
St Louis: 75-Minute City Trolley Tour

St Louis: 75-Minute City Trolley Tour

Rp494.100
per adult
St Louis: 75-Minute City Trolley Tour
Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour

Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour

Rp444.690
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour
St. Louis Arch Walking Tour and Entrance Ticket

St. Louis Arch Walking Tour and Entrance Ticket

Rp782.160
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
St. Louis Arch Walking Tour and Entrance Ticket
The Haunted Lemp Brewery Bottle Works Tour

The Haunted Lemp Brewery Bottle Works Tour

Rp494.100
per adult
The Haunted Lemp Brewery Bottle Works Tour
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Cities near Central Missouri

Lake Ozark

Lake Ozark