Central Missouri, MO

Travel Guide

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

Where to stay in Central Missouri

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Shawnee Bend

While Shawnee Bend isn't home to many top sights, Osage Beach Premium Outlets and Jolly Mon Indoor Water Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Shawnee Bend
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North Central Columbia

While North Central Columbia isn't home to many top sights, The District Downtown Columbia and Daniel Boone Regional Library are some notable places to visit nearby.

North Central Columbia
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Buckingham Estates

When in Buckingham Estates, you can plan a visit to Ozarks Amphitheater and Bridal Cave, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Buckingham Estates
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Rolla Downtown Historic District

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Rolla Downtown Historic District and surrounding area, you can visit Allgood-Bailey Stadium and Lions Club Park.

Rolla Downtown Historic District
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SaddleBrook

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in SaddleBrook and surrounding area, you can visit Truman Reservoir and Truman Lake.

SaddleBrook
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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 ₩86,354 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
₩86,354
₩97,559 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (504 reviews)
"Was just there for the night while traveling. It was all good"

Reviewed on Oct 2, 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 ₩169,818 per night from Oct 8 to Oct 9
₩169,818
₩195,036 total
Oct 8 - Oct 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jefferson City. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
6.8/10 (1,025 reviews)
Nice surprise
"Overall, I found the Capitol Plaza to be a solid, comfortable, and convenient stay that deserves more credit than it often gets. I would happily stay again."

Reviewed on Sep 28, 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
The price is ₩117,397 per night from Nov 4 to Nov 5
₩117,397
₩153,626 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Lake Ozark. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,046 reviews)
"Love this place! I’ll sure come back, and get a room in LOFS again."

Reviewed on Sep 30, 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
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in St. Robert. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (290 reviews)
"Staff responsive to requests for help to get TB TV working. Laundry facilities very nice. Room cabinets very old and damaged but that was not a big issue. Kitchen adequate- Microwave excellent and full sized fridge Toaster did not work and they did not have one to replace it - minor issue. They welcomed ..."

Reviewed on Sep 28, 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 WiFi, 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 Sep 25, 2025

Point View Resort
Lake Breeze Resort

Lake Breeze Resort

3 out of 5
91 Breeze Dr, Camdenton, MO
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Camdenton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (315 reviews)
"The place was amazing! We stayed in the two bedroom two bath cabin. It was right on the lake. It did rain most of the time, but we still enjoyed ourselves! They have a small swimming area and you can even rent boats at the place. The clubhouseis open 24 hrs. It's based on the honor system and that ..."

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025

Lake Breeze Resort
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Popular places to visit

University of Missouri featuring heritage architecture, a park and street scenes

University of Missouri

4.5/5(449 reviews)

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 which includes caves and forest scenes as well as a family

Ha Ha Tonka State Park

4.5/5(102 reviews)

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

4.5/5(44 reviews)

Explore the campus 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
#Adventure This place is called Montauk State Park in Salem MO. What makes this place special is all the fun you can have while visiting. You can camp, hike, fish, or just have a nice picnic with your significant other. In this photo I tried to capture the beauty of the area, and show an activity that you can do here. I like this place cause it is close to home.

Montauk State Park

4.5/5(4 reviews)

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

4.5/5(347 reviews)

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 savor the top-notch restaurants.

Fort Leonard Wood

Bagnell Dam

4/5(176 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Lakeside with a trip to Bagnell Dam. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars.

Bagnell Dam

Cities near Central Missouri

Missouri State Capitol featuring a fountain, heritage architecture and an administrative buidling

Jefferson City

Lebanon

Lebanon

Union Station featuring heritage architecture, landscape views and a high rise building

Kansas City

Photo by Julie Telken

Sunrise Beach