If you find yourself staying in Fort Leonard Wood for a few days, you may be looking for some fun things to do while you are here! Whether you want to relax, go out, enjoy some history, or visit an attraction - there is plenty to keep you busy in and around Fort Leonard Wood! Read on to learn more about some fun activities and attractions near Fort Leonard Wood!  B&B Movie Theater Rhe 12-screen movie theater complex in Waynesville offers all stadium seating, digital projection, expanded food offerings including food-to-go such as burgers, hot dogs, cheese fries, fries, cheese sticks and more. Club Rodeo Club Rodeo plays the hottest mix of country and dance music so you can dance the night away on their huge dance floor every Fri & Sat. Kick back and relax every Wed-Sat and enjoy the music played in the spacious piano bar. Hanna Hills Disc Golf Hanna Hills Disc Golf Course is located in the beautiful Ozarks. Cliff-top views with major elevation change throughout. Donations t...

 If you love history - especially Military history,  Fort Leonard Wood is a great place to explore. There are several museums and landmarks around Fort Leonard with a lot to learn, artifacts to see, and much more! Read on to find out where to visit on your next trip to Fort Leonard Wood!  Fort Wood Museums Three museums highlighting Military history. The Chemical Museum houses over 6,500 artifacts. The Engineer Museum represents the roles of engineers. The Military Police Museum chronicles the evolution of the military police. Military Police Corp Museum The U.S. Army Military Police Corps Regimental Museum's main mission is to focus on the American Military Police Soldier and the Military Police Branch history by collecting, preserving, interpreting, and exhibiting historic artifacts. Chemical Corp Museum The U.S. Army Chemical Corps Museum features artifact exhibits, immersion dioramas, graphics, and text, displayed in a 9,000 square foot gallery, to relate to our visi...

Whether you are visiting Fort Leonard Wood for work or pleasure, there is no doubt that our area has plenty of fun things to keep you entertained! If you are looking for some fun budget-friendly options, our hotels in Fort Leonard Wood have some great suggestions! Read on to learn about seven FREE things to do in and around Fort Leonard Wood!  #1 Bennett Spring State Park Bennett Spring is the state's fourth-largest spring. This State Park offers fly fishing, camping, hiking, a dining lodge, fly-fishing schools, a nature center,  a general store and picnicking. There are fees for some activities.  #2 Frog Rock Drive down Historic Route 66 from St. Robert to the steep hill which leads to Waynesville, Missouri, and look to your right. You will see him, W. H. Croaker, a Waynesville landmark since the mid-1990s. #3 Pulaski County Visitor Center The Pulaski County Tourism Bureau & Visitors Center is in St. Robert and is your one-stop source for pre-planning your trip or w...

Summer is in full swing but it won't last forever! Don't let your summer slip away without having some fun! Whether you are local to the area, thinking about a last minute vacation, or already here for a visit, there is lots to keep you entertained this summer in Fort Leonard Wood! Looking for some summer fun? Read on to get a few ideas from our hotels in Fort Leonard Wood!  Bennett Spring State Park Bennett Spring is the state's fourth-largest spring. This State Park offers fly fishing, camping, hiking, a dining lodge, fly-fishing schools, a nature center,  a general store and picnicking. There are fees for some activities.  Visit a Brewery  There are four local breweries in our area! Read our past blog,  Check Out Some of the Best Missouri Ozarks Breweries! 🍻  to learn more about the local breweries below!  Hoppers Pub Public House Brewing Co Piney River Brewing Co Boat Town Brewing Fugitive Beach Fugitive Beach, an acre of water, sand beach, 60″ wa...

If you've read our past blogs, you've probably heard that Missouri is turning 200 years old this coming August! The State of Missouri has taken initiative to celebrate Missouri's birthday in a BIG way! Events and projects are happening all across the state. Looking for a fun way to celebrate in our area? You'll want to attend the St. James Grape and Fall Festival! Read on to get all the details!  Photo Credit: St. James Chamber of Commerce  St. James Grape & Fall Festival  September 8th - 11th, 2021  History of the Festival  This long-standing tradition in St. James: The Annual Grape & Fall Festival. This festival first began in 1933 as a celebration of the grape harvest, by the Italian families who settled in St. James and grew grapes from their mother-land. We presently celebrate the festival much like a county fair. This year’s focus in honor of the State bicentennial we will be celebrating our Past, Present and Future. Taking a look back in history ...

Missouri is turning 200 years old this summer and Missourians all across the state are gearing up in celebration of our great state! Last week in our blog we talked about the history, mission, and vision of Missouri's Bicentennial. This week we would like to dive deeper into a few of the projects happening across the state! Read on to learn more!  COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROJECTS Community engagement projects that bring together Missourians from across the state in shared endeavors to commemorate the Missouri Bicentennial. Bicentennial Time Capsule  Saint Louis Ambassadors and the State Historical Society of Missouri are partnering together to create the Missouri Bicentennial Time Capsule . Organizations and institutions, businesses, as well as local and state government agencies in Missouri are invited to participate by contributing three items: one to represent your past, one to represent your present, and a note to future Missourians. Items should measure no larger than 8.5 ...

Did you know Missouri is turning 200 this summer? In celebration, Missouri is making a big splash this year to help celebrate Missouri's Bicentennial on August 10th, 2021! Events and projects are taking place state wide in celebration. Some activities and events will take place on Missouri's actual birthday, but there also a lot of events, initiatives , and projects happening all summer long. Read on to learn more about the mission and vision behind Missouri's 2021 Bicentennial!  HISTORY August 10, 2021, will mark the two hundredth anniversary of Missouri’s entry as the 24th state to enter the United States. A state with many different regional cultures, geographies, and industries, each Missouri community, county, and region has a story to tell about its people, their history, their commerce, and their culture. By celebrating the accomplishments and diversity of all these regions, we help create a better understanding of our one Missouri and the ties that bind us together....