Central Missouri, MO

Travel Guide

University of Missouri featuring heritage architecture, a park and street scenes
Columbia featuring wildflowers
Ha Ha Tonka State Park which includes forests
Columbia showing outdoor art and a city
Ha Ha Tonka State Park featuring landscape views, tranquil scenes 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, Osage Beach Premium Outlets and Jolly Mon Indoor Water Park 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
WFO is located on the property of Inn at the Grand Glaize , Lake of the Ozarks. We rented Jet Ski's from these guys, really professional outfit. We got lost coming back to the doc, and werent penalised. Had a blast with them , Highly recommended , go Jet skiing on this body of water , well worth it.

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.

Laguna Beach
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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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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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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.

SaddleBrook
Stoney Creek Hotel Columbia

Stoney Creek Hotel Columbia

2.5 out of 5
2601 S Providence Rd Columbia MO
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,366 reviews)
Staff was nice

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

Stoney Creek Hotel Columbia
Drury Plaza Hotel Columbia East

Drury Plaza Hotel Columbia East

3 out of 5
3100 Interstate 70 Dr. SE Columbia MO
The price is ¥15,355 per night from Jan 18 to Jan 19
¥15,355
¥17,347 total
Jan 18 - Jan 19
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,352 reviews)
Clean room, clean hotel, great staff, great breakfast buffet & 5:30 kick back meal.

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel Columbia East
Wyndham Executive Center Columbia

Wyndham Executive Center Columbia

3.5 out of 5
2200 I-70 Drive SW Columbia MO
The price is ¥14,667 per night from Jan 11 to Jan 12
¥14,667
¥16,571 total
Jan 11 - Jan 12
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Everything was clean and the staff was very on top of it!

Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025

Wyndham Executive Center Columbia
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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! (325 reviews)
We needed a clean space to stay for a couple of nights while waiting on our soldier and this met our needs.

Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025

All Towne Suites
Point View Resort

Point View Resort

3 out of 5
1630 Vacation Lane Camdenton MO
Book a stay at this 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! (124 reviews)
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 Dec 30, 2025

Point View Resort
Lake Breeze Resort

Lake Breeze Resort

3 out of 5
91 Breeze Dr Camdenton MO
Stay at this 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! (319 reviews)
Wonderful people. Really enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025

Lake Breeze Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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