What to do in Central Missouri, MO

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University of Missouri featuring a park, heritage architecture and street scenes

Ha Ha Tonka State Park featuring forest scenes

Ha Ha Tonka State Park which includes a river or creek, tranquil scenes and landscape views

Places to Visit in Central Missouri

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Number of things to do	29
Cheapest thing to do on Expedia	City centre St. Louis Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour App: NZ$14
Top 5 things to do	St Louis: City Museum General Admission Ticket St. Louis Narrated Trolley Tour St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows St. Louis: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket Lemp Haunted Area Walking Tour
Half-day tours	St. Louis Narrated Trolley Tour St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows Lemp Haunted Area Walking Tour St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour St. Louis Arch Walking Tour and Entrance Ticket
With kids	St Louis: City Museum General Admission Ticket St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows St. Louis: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket Lemp Haunted Area Walking Tour St. Louis Arch Walking Tour and Entrance Ticket

What to do in Central Missouri

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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 savour the top-notch restaurants.

Bagnell Dam

You can learn about the history of Lakeside with a visit to Bagnell Dam. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars.

Mizzou Arena

Catch an event at Mizzou Arena during your trip to Columbia. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium

Catch an event at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium during your trip to Columbia. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Missouri University of Science and Technology during your trip to Rolla. Stroll along this family-friendly area's lakeside or simply enjoy its cafes.

Explore areas of Central Missouri

Shawnee Bend

Though Shawnee Bend may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Sycamore Creek Golf Club and Osage Beach Premium Outlets.

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.

Laguna Beach

While Laguna Beach may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Osage Beach Premium Outlets and Miner Mike's Inc.

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.

Cartwright Cove

If you're spending some time in Cartwright Cove, Lake of the Ozarks is a top sight worth visiting.

Eagles Nest

While there might not be top attractions in Eagles Nest, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lake of the Ozarks and The Cove Golf Course.

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