Central Missouri Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

University of Missouri featuring a park, heritage architecture and street scenes
Columbia showing wild flowers
Ha Ha Tonka State Park featuring forest scenes
Columbia showing a city and outdoor art
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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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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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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Cartwright Cove

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

Cartwright Cove
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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 Lick Branch Cove and Possum Hollow Cove.

Gibson Point
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SaddleBrook

While SaddleBrook isn't home to many top sights, Truman Reservoir and Truman Lake are some notable places to visit nearby.

SaddleBrook
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 AU$216 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$216
per night
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (1,033 reviews)
Good Stay
"Good stay, the hotel is clean and the pool is fun, it's just all a little old feeling. The bartender at HK's was super fun and so accommodating."

Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025

Lodge Of Four Seasons Golf Resort, Marina & Spa
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 AU$108 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$108
per night
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (392 reviews)
"EVERYTHING IS. GREAT"

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Columbia, MO
Inn at Grand Glaize

Inn at Grand Glaize

2 out of 5
5142 Osage Beach Pkwy, Osage Beach, MO
The price is AU$143 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
AU$143
per night
12 Aug - 13 Aug
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Osage Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.2/10 Good! (186 reviews)
"Frieny staff, great staff at bar/ restaurant, great front door greeter. Nice view of lake. Nice pool/ poolside bar."

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

Inn at Grand Glaize
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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! (249 reviews)
Absolutely No Complaints
"Absolutely no complaints."

Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025

All Towne Suites
The Lighthouse - Amazing 7,000 SF Home - Private Heated Pool & Golf Course

The Lighthouse - Amazing 7,000 SF Home - Private Heated Pool & Golf Course

Osage Beach
Book a stay at this golf vacation home in Osage Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a water park. Popular attractions Lake of the Ozarks and Bagnell Dam ...
10/10 Exceptional! (71 reviews)
Much needed vacation.
"8 adults and 4 kids. 11, 9,5 and 3. Everyone had an amazing time. Fishing right out the door on the dock was great for those who fish. Swimming in the pool or off the lily pad on the lake kept everyone cool. The wave runner was a must. Late night movies all together brought our perfect days to an ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025

The Lighthouse - Amazing 7,000 SF Home - Private Heated Pool & Golf Course
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! (118 reviews)
"Very serene location at a lower point on the lake, but with enough to do so you don't get bored. Only negative is if you don't have a boat, it is a 10-minute drive just to get back to the main roads, and then at least another 10 minute drive to any local attractions/restaurants."

Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025

Point View Resort
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Popular places to visit

Lake of the Ozarks

Lake of the Ozarks

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake of the Ozarks during your travels in Camdenton. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

Lake of the Ozarks
University of Missouri featuring a park, heritage architecture 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 which includes caves and forests 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

Activities

St Louis: City Museum General Admission Ticket

St Louis: City Museum General Admission Ticket

AU$34
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
St Louis: City Museum General Admission Ticket
St. Louis: Gateway Ghouls and Hauntings Walking Tour

St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour

AU$37
per adult
St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour
Wainwright Building

Landmarks Downtown-East Walking Tour

AU$26
per adult
Landmarks Downtown-East Walking Tour
The Haunted Lemp Brewery Bottle Works Tour

The Haunted Lemp Brewery Bottle Works Tour

AU$46
per adult
The Haunted Lemp Brewery Bottle Works Tour
Step into the shadows and discover the haunting tales of our city's past.

St. Louis Ghosts: Gateway Ghouls and Hauntings

AU$40
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
St. Louis Ghosts: Gateway Ghouls and Hauntings
Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour

Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour

AU$41
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour
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Cities near Central Missouri

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

Jefferson City

Photo by Meredith Breckner

Rocheport

Osage Beach showing a sunset and a lake or waterhole

Osage Beach