Central Missouri Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

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 ₹13,526 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹13,526
₹16,328 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Lake Ozark. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,011 reviews)
I’d visit again
"Met up with a friend for a 3 day weekend. We spent our time at the adult pool chilling. I liked the retro vibe of the lodge. Our room was fine for what we needed. Wasn’t excited about the on site food options, so we did head to town for two dinners. Had a LOVELY time at the spa. Even though a few ..."

Reviewed on 20 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 ₹5,502 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
₹5,502
₹6,215 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (374 reviews)
"No one expects the Regency when you book a property like this, and neither did I. It was a bed for one night, and it did its job."

Reviewed on 21 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 ₹7,169 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
₹7,169
₹8,319 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Osage Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.2/10 Good! (173 reviews)
"I overall really enjoy this hotel. The pool and spa are open 24-7. Everyone was in a great mood. The staff is amazing, especially Chris the "doorman". This Inn, needs a lot more updates. You can see things have been renewed, but a lot of things haven't. I will say everything worked, but nothing was ..."

Reviewed on 20 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
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in St. Robert. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (245 reviews)
"Far enough away from the highway that there wasn’t highway noise. Very quiet. Nice thick towels, good weight blankets. Plentiful thick pillows. Desk staff made fresh hot water for me to mix my own coffee, since I don’t like regular coffee."

Reviewed on 12 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 Wi-Fi, 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 Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
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 heritage architecture, a garden 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
Missouri State Capitol which includes an administrative building, a fountain and heritage architecture

Missouri State Capitol

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

Missouri State Capitol

Cities near Central Missouri

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

Columbia

Photo by Janell Barger

Boonville

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

Jefferson City

Lake Ozark

Lake Ozark