Central Missouri, MO
Travel Guide





Visit Central Missouri
Where to stay in Central Missouri

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.

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.

Laguna Beach
Though Laguna Beach might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gran Rally Karts and Osage Beach Premium Outlets.

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

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

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

Stoney Creek Hotel Columbia
Staff was nice
Reviewed on 2026/1/5

Drury Plaza Hotel Columbia East
Clean room, clean hotel, great staff, great breakfast buffet & 5:30 kick back meal.
Reviewed on 2026/1/4

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbia, MO
Conveniently located property. Room was clean and spacious. Bed was comfortable. Breakfast was awesome. Dining options nearby.
Reviewed on 2026/1/5

All Towne Suites
We needed a clean space to stay for a couple of nights while waiting on our soldier and this met our needs.
Reviewed on 2025/12/30

Point View Resort
The cabin was very clean, the bed was comfy and the pillows were soft. It stayed well heated through our cold stay, even had to crack a window in the bedroom as the heater works extremely well which is adjustable. The desk lady was very nice and helpful. We will be going back!
Reviewed on 2025/12/30

Lake Breeze Resort
Wonderful people. Really enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on 2025/12/26
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.

University of Central Missouri
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.

Missouri State Capitol
Ascend to the dome for a wonderful vista and browse the range of fascinating public art in this important state building.

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.
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 savor the top-notch restaurants.
Explore a world of travel with Expedia
- All-Inclusive Hotel Hotels in Missouri
- Business Hotels in Eldon
- Hotels with smoking rooms in Missouri
- 4 Star Hotels in Eldon
- Hotels with a Pool in Eldon
- Missouri Hotels
- Cabin Rentals in Missouri
- All-Inclusive Hotel Hotels in Central Missouri
- Hotels with Hot Tubs in Missouri
- Resorts & Hotels with Spas in Missouri
- Ashland Hotels
- Gay friendly Hotels in Missouri
- Holts Summit Hotels
- Motels in Missouri
- Business Hotels in Missouri
- Apartments in Missouri
- Eldon Hotels
- Rv Parks in Missouri
- Villas in Missouri
- Golf Hotels in Missouri
- Cheap Hotels in Eldon
- Resorts in Missouri
- Beach Hotels in Eldon
- Hotels near The Missouri Governor ́s Mansion
- Waterpark Hotels in Missouri
- Adults Only Resorts & in Missouri
- Hotels near Missouri State Penitentiary Museum
- Flights from Baton Rouge (BTR) to Jefferson City (JEF)
- Flights from Medford (MFR) to Columbia (COU)
- Flights from Missouri
- Flights from Chennai (MAA) to Jefferson City (JEF)
- Flights from St. John's (YYT) to Columbia (COU)
- Flights from Nashville (BNA) to Columbia (COU)
- Flights from Traverse City (TVC) to Columbia (COU)
- Flights from Central Missouri
- Flights to Missouri
- Flights from Springfield (SGF) to Jefferson City (JEF)
- Flights from Tri-Cities (TRI) to Columbia (COU)
- Flights from Bismarck (BIS) to Jefferson City (JEF)
- Flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Jefferson City (JEF)
- Flights from La Crosse (LSE) to Jefferson City (JEF)
- Flights from Madrid (MAD) to Columbia (COU)
- Flights from Manchester (MHT) to Jefferson City (JEF)
- Flights from St. Louis (STL) to Columbia (COU)
- Flights from Saranac Lake (SLK) to Columbia (COU)
- Flights from Frankfurt (FRA) to Jefferson City (JEF)
- Flights from Marble Bar (MBB) to Columbia (COU)
- Flights from California
- Flights from New York (JFK) to Columbia (COU)
- Flights from Montreal (YUL) to Columbia (COU)
- Flights from Jefferson City Memorial
- Flights from Atlanta (FTY) to Jefferson City (JEF)
- Flights from Columbia (COU) to Jefferson City (JEF)
- Flights from Banjarmasin (BDJ) to Jefferson City (JEF)
- Flights from Jacksonville (JAX) to Jefferson City (JEF)
- Flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Jefferson City (JEF)
- Flights from Shanghai (PVG) to Columbia (COU)
- Flights from Grand Forks (GFK) to Columbia (COU)
- Flights from Chattanooga (CHA) to Jefferson City (JEF)
- Flights from Mosinee (CWA) to Jefferson City (JEF)
- Flights from London (LON) to Columbia (COU)
- Flights from Eldon
- Flights from Little Rock (LIT) to Jefferson City (JEF)
- Flights from Atlanta (ATL) to Jefferson City (JEF)
- Flights from Mobile (MOB) to Columbia (COU)
- Visit Meta
- Visit Gravois Mills
- Visit Brumley
- Visit Stover
- Visit Columbia
- Visit Osage Beach
- Eldon Vacations
- Visit Koeltztown
- Visit Missouri
- Visit Auxvasse
- Visit Ashland
- Visit Rocky Mount
- Visit Fulton
- Visit Kingdom City
- Visit Kaiser
- Missouri State Penitentiary Museum
- The Missouri Governor ́s Mansion
- Visit Lake Ozark
- Visit Camdenton
- Visit Lohman
- Natural Connections Wellness Center and Spa
- Visit Linn
- Visit Bunceton
- Visit Holts Summit
- Visit Blackwater
- Visit Iberia
- Top Rent a Car Rental Cars in California
- Rental cars Jefferson City Memorial airport
- Car rental Barnett
- Dollar Rent A Car Rental Cars in Jefferson City Memorial
- Luxury Car Rentals in Missouri
- Avis Rental Cars in California
- Routes Rental Cars in St. Martins
- Payless Rental Cars in Missouri
- Thrifty Car Rental Rental Cars in Columbia Regional
- University of Missouri
- Mizzou Arena
- Ha Ha Tonka State Park
- Bagnell Dam
- Lake of the Ozarks and Bagnell Dam Viewpoint
- Missouri State Capitol
- Ozarks Amphitheater
- Jolly Mon Indoor Water Park
- Missouri State Fairgrounds
- Women's and Children's Hospital
- Columbia College
- Montauk State Park
- Missouri State Penitentiary Museum
- The Oaks Golf Club at Tan Tar A Resort
- Lincoln University of Missouri
- Bridal Cave
- Willmore Lodge




