Central Missouri

Travel Guide

University of Missouri featuring a garden, street scenes and heritage architecture
Columbia which includes wild flowers
Ha Ha Tonka State Park featuring forests
Columbia which includes a city and outdoor art
Ha Ha Tonka State Park featuring 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 Osage Beach Premium Outlets and Jolly Mon Indoor Water Park.

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 Lake Breeze Terrace and Ozarks Amphitheater.

Buckingham Estates
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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
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! (1,034 reviews)
"We enjoyed the resort with plenty to do without having to leave the premises. It's a little "time dated" but we enjoyed that as well. The lady at the desk said they were going to have a lot of work done in 2 weeks to "refresh" the whole lodge. The food was good, the Japanese garden was beautiful, ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jul, 2025

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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 S$92 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
S$92
22 Jul - 23 Jul
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. ...
7.8/10 Good! (347 reviews)
"Great for the money"

Reviewed on 12 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 S$125 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
S$125
17 Jul - 18 Jul
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! (155 reviews)
Enjoyable
"Great stay, great view, and such nice people working there. The doorman was always smiles and happy. Pool was great and tiki bar guy was accommodating. Our king lake view room was big enough for our family with the addition of our blow up matress. Just a great stay."

Reviewed on 13 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! (239 reviews)
"Good value and very helpful staff"

Reviewed on 9 Jul, 2025

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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! (302 reviews)
"I would definitely go back to Lake Bri’s. The staff was overly friendly. Everything was clean. I just thoroughly enjoyed myself."

Reviewed on 11 Jun, 2025

Lake Breeze Resort
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! (117 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 4 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 garden, street scenes and heritage architecture

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

Missouri State Capitol

5/5(1 review)

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

Missouri State Capitol

Things to do

Castle Entrance

History Tour of Pythian Castle in Springfield Missouri

S$16
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
History Tour of Pythian Castle in Springfield Missouri
Pythian Castle

Night Ghost Tour of Pythian Castle in Springfield Missouri

S$26
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Night Ghost Tour of Pythian Castle in Springfield Missouri
Ozark Craft Beverage - Brewery Tour

Ozark Craft Beverage - Brewery Tour

S$131
per adult
Ozark Craft Beverage - Brewery Tour
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Hermann

Hermann

Osage Beach showing a sunset and a lake or waterhole

Osage Beach

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