What to do in Central Missouri, MO

Activities, attractions and tours
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Columbia featuring a city and outdoor art
Ha Ha Tonka State Park showing landscape views, a river or creek and tranquil scenes

Central Missouri Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Central Missouri has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Central Missouri is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Central Missouri to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Central Missouri Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Central Missouri.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Central Missouri attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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What to do 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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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 Truman Lake.

SaddleBrook
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Thornbrook

When in Thornbrook, you can plan a visit to Shelter Gardens and Mizzou Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Thornbrook
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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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