Central Missouri

Travel Guide

University of Missouri which includes a garden, heritage architecture and street scenes
Columbia showing wildflowers
Ha Ha Tonka State Park which includes forest scenes
Columbia which includes a city and outdoor art
Ha Ha Tonka State Park which includes tranquil scenes, a river or creek 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
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 RM262 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
RM262
RM296 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (391 reviews)
"Cheap, but better than the price"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Columbia, MO
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 RM473 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
RM473
RM594 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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 ...
7/10 Good! (1,003 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
Inn at Grand Glaize

Inn at Grand Glaize

2 out of 5
5142 Osage Beach Pkwy, Osage Beach, MO
The price is RM342 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
RM342
RM398 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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
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
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! (304 reviews)
"It had an amazing view! The only downside was there wasn't really a great way to get into the lake. They had a small area that you could walk into the lake but once you get about a foot in, they have a bunch of rocks blocking and making it a little unsafe to get in. I loved everything else about ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Lake Breeze 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 which includes a garden, 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 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

Things to do

Castle Entrance

History Tour of Pythian Castle in Springfield Missouri

RM53
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
History Tour of Pythian Castle in Springfield Missouri
Ozark Craft Beverage - Brewery Tour

Ozark Craft Beverage - Brewery Tour

RM436
per adult
Ozark Craft Beverage - Brewery Tour
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Photo by Morgan O'riley

Sedalia

Photo by Tim Brewer

St. James

Lebanon

Lebanon

Lake Ozark

Lake Ozark