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Your Guide to Visiting Missouri!

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Have you ever considered taking a road trip to Missouri? If you answered that with a no, you may reconsider when you find out how much there is to do and see! If you are a Missouri resident, you may not know how many great places there are to visit that are perfect for a getaway! VisitMo.com is the ultimate guide for all things Missouri! Read on to get an overview of what you'll find on this incredible tourism website!  Trip Ideas  Need trip ideas? VisitMo.com has you covered! You'll find itineraries, articles to discover what Missouri has to offer, places to star, and fan-favorite spotlights for experiences you won't want to miss out on!  Events  Looking for fun events that peak your interests? You'll find it all in one place at VisitMo.com! Whatever time of year it is - during the week or on the weekend there are always fun things happening around MO! Here are just a few categories to choose from!  Art & History  Entertainment & Nightlife Family ...

Explore Missouri and Plan Your Itinerary with VisitMO.com!

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If you've never visited Missouri, you may not realize the vast amount of activities, events, site seeing that our state has to offer! If you are looking for a road trip, Missouri should certainly be on your bucket list! The best way to get familiar with our state and learn about trip ideas, itineraries, things to do, and more is to visit the website VisitiMo.com . VisitMo coins Missouri as a Vacation with personality and we couldn't agree more! Read on to learn more about just a few of the hidden gem itineraries available on their website.  Central Missouri Itineraries Weekend Getaway to Lake of the Ozarks  You don’t have to travel hours and hours away to enjoy a relaxing resort retreat with a fantastic waterfront view. The Lake of the Ozarks has more shoreline than the entire state of California, which means there’s countless opportunities to enjoy some water recreation. Round out your trip with some hiking, sightseeing, tours and other off-the-water attractions. Fort Leonard...

The BEST Reasons To Visit Missouri

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Are you feeling stressed? Looking for adventure, but unsure of how to discover the beauty that resides outside of your day-to-day? Look no further, as the gorgeous and scenic state of Missouri captures the needs of all- from the nature-loving families to the history buffs seeking to expand their knowledge. Fort Wood Hotels has the perfect resource for planning your next  getaway to Missouri ! Visitimo.com is the ultimate guide for planning your next getaway whether you are a Missouri resident looking for a weekend getaway or coming from out of state. Get comfortable and sit tight as we will be exploring the wonders that Missouri has to offer, including specifics on trip ideas, family-friendly attractions, and the rich history that encompasses the beautiful state.                Family Fun Missouri values the importance of family and more importantly, bonding by creating new and unique experiences that last a lifetime. Here is just a glim...

5 Ways to Save at Hampton Inn!

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When you stay with us at Fort Wood Hotels , we want you to get the best value for your stay! If you're traveling to Fort Leonard Wood soon, we want to share with you a few of the ways you can save when you stay with us at Hampton Inn! Read on to learn about five ways to save at Hampton Inn!  1) Military Family  We offer a special discount for Military family members as a way to thank them for their service!  2) AAA Discount Save Up To 10% Save with AAA Discount. Membership number required. 3) AARP & Senior Discount Save Up To 10% For AARP members or guests age 60 or older. 4) Hilton Honors  Join for the perks - The benefits start the moment you join. Get the lowest price when you book, free wifi, earn points, and use those points towards free night stays, and more!  5) Semi-Flex Save more with semi-flex! You can still change or cancel your booking up to 5 days before arrival. Book Direct with Fort Wood Hotels!  Minutes from the main gate of Fort Leona...

This Month is the 3rd Annual Kickin' It Route 66 BBQ Challenge!

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March is officially here! With spring on its way, outdoor events will start amping up! This month, mark your calendars for the Kickin' It Route 66 Barbecue Challenge! This event is completely free to the public to attend and you won't want to miss out! Read on to learn more!  Kickin' It Route 66 Barbecue Challenge March 26th -27th, 2021St. Robert Community Building 114 J.H Williamson Dr, St. Robert, MO 65584 Come see what the best BBQ in the country tastes like with some of the top BBQ competitors in the country. Some of these competitors have been on famous TV shows like Chopped and Pitmasters! This event is FREE and will be open to the public with lots of other things to do. BBQ COMPETITION KIDS BBQ COMPETITION EMS COOK OFF  LOCAL BAND KIDS DIVE-IN MOVIE OUTDOOR SPORTSMAN SHOW KIDS BAKE OFF ADULT BAKE OFF BBQ SIDE-DISH COMPETITION SILENT AUCTION Kickin' it Route 66 Color Run 5k Come join us for the first annual Kickin' it Route 66 Color Run 5k. This event is FREE ...

Summer Travel in the Mid-West for the Outdoor Lover!

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It's time to start making your summer travel plans! Summer is just around the corner and it's time to start making plans now! It's easy to complicate vacations by feeling the need to travel long and far just to get away, but have you ever thought that a getaway, even if it's close to home could still give you the same benefits? Fort Leonard Wood is centrally located in Missouri and offers visitors so many fun things to do, especially if you love the outdoors! Read on to learn about what is in store for you during your trip!  CANOEING, KAYAKING, FLOAT TRIPS Missouri is home to many rivers making it perfect for float trips and exploring. You will truly feel nature on one of the area's rivers. We have the Big Piney and Gasconade River to explore with outfitters ready to assist in your next relaxing float. You can use canoes, kayaks, or rafts for your float trip. If you are an outdoor enthusiast feel free to bring your own equipment or any of our outfitters can assist w...

Plan a Family Reunion in the Mid-West! Fort Leonard Wood is Centrally Located!

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The year is already going by quickly which means it's time to start making plans for travel in 2022! Have you been tossing around the idea of having a family reunion? With the reduced travel the past couple of years, do you feel like it's time to get the family back together? Why not plan a family reunion! Not sure where to start? Read on to get a few tips from Fort Wood Hotels!  Step 1: Set a Date and Find Help  The first step to planning a family reunion is picking a date. It's a good idea to reach out to a few family members and present them with the idea of having a family reunion and get some feedback on interest and possible dates. Social media is a great place to do this! You likely have most of your extended family on Facebook but you may not have their phone numbers. Create a private group and start inviting people to the page. You can start a discussion in the group and decide on a date that works best for the majority of people. By creating a private Facebook pag...