Central Missouri

Travel Guide

University of Missouri featuring street scenes, a garden and heritage architecture
Columbia showing wildflowers
Ha Ha Tonka State Park featuring forests
Columbia which includes a city and outdoor art
Ha Ha Tonka State Park showing tranquil scenes, landscape views 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, Sycamore Creek Golf Club and Osage Beach Premium Outlets 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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Gibson Point

When in Gibson Point, you can plan a visit to Possum Hollow Cove and Lick Branch Cove, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Gibson Point
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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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Eagles Nest

Though Eagles Nest might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Lake of the Ozarks and The Cove Golf Course.

Eagles Nest
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 P6,314 per night from Sep 14 to Sep 15
P6,314
P7,924 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Liked that it had several pools and was on the lake. Nice stay."

Reviewed on Aug 13, 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 P5,026 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
P5,026
P5,809 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
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! (192 reviews)
"Two thumbs up"

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

Inn at Grand Glaize
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 P3,484 per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
P3,484
P3,936 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
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! (415 reviews)
"About what you would expect. An old motel. Room was decent and clean, if not updated. Continental breakfast was gross with the exception of make it yourself waffles, which were really good. But if you’re looking for a clean safe place to rest your head at the end of the day for a cheap price, this ..."

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Columbia, MO
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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! (257 reviews)
"Staff was very nice very close to a lot of restaurants clean and a lot of parking available would come back if need too Missouri was good to me"

Reviewed on Aug 12, 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 Jul 19, 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! (307 reviews)
"Very clean and attentive staff. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on Aug 9, 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 featuring street scenes, a garden 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 which includes forest scenes 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

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
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 savor the top-notch restaurants.

Fort Leonard Wood

Things to do

Guided Trolley Tour of Kansas City

Kansas City Fun Tours

P1,687
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kansas City Fun Tours
Kansas City MO Attractions Pass

Kansas City MO Attractions Pass

P1,745
per adult
Kansas City MO Attractions Pass
Tom’s Town Distilling Co., the first legal distillery in downtown KC since Prohibition, produces premium craft spirits including award-winning Bourbon, Gin, Barreled Gin and Vodka.

Tom's Town Distillery Tour and Tasting

P1,570
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tom's Town Distillery Tour and Tasting
Kansas City Scavenger Hunt: Fountains, Fun & Hidden Finds

Kansas City Scavenger Hunt: Fountains, Fun & Hidden Finds

P716
per adult
Kansas City Scavenger Hunt: Fountains, Fun & Hidden Finds
Kansas City: Kansas City Tap Tour

Kansas City: Kansas City Tap Tour

P291
per adult
Kansas City: Kansas City Tap Tour
Kansas City Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

Kansas City Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

P872
per traveler
Kansas City Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
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Warrensburg

Warrensburg

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Eminence

Osage Beach which includes a sunset and a lake or waterhole

Osage Beach