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Things to do in Mid-Missouri

College town, state capital and Cold War history in mid-Missouri

  • Sightseeing
  • Museums
  • Sport & Outdoor
  • Nearest airport: COU, about 4 miles

College town, state capital and Cold War history in mid-Missouri. This guide covers places to visit in Mid-Missouri, MO, by category and on a map.

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Everything in Mid-Missouri, on the map

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Sightseeing
Local Gem

Columbia

Free

The city visitors bureau promoting dining, outdoor recreation, sports, and arts in Columbia, Missouri.

Sightseeing
Local Gem

Missouri Division of Tourism

Free

Missouri's official state tourism office, helping travelers plan trips across the Show-Me State.

Museums
History Buff

America's National Churchill Museum

Under $25

Fulton, Missouri museum on the Westminster College campus honoring Winston Churchill's legacy.

Sightseeing
History Buff

Boonville Visitor Center

Free

Boonville's visitor center and free River, Rails & Trails Museum beside the Katy Trail on the Missouri River.

Sport & Outdoor
Outdoor Adventure

Katy Trail State Park

Free

Bike or walk a flat rail trail along the Missouri River, passing through an old railroad tunnel near Rocheport and small river towns.

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About

About Mid-Missouri

Columbia, Jefferson City and Fulton anchor the Mid-Missouri region in the center of the state, all within about 30 miles of each other. Columbia is a university city served by its own convention and visitors bureau. Jefferson City is the state capital and home to the Missouri Division of Tourism. Fulton's America's National Churchill Museum, on the Westminster College campus, includes a Christopher Wren-designed London church that was moved to Fulton and rebuilt after World War Two bomb damage.

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