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SEDALIA, MO
Coming in from out of town? Sedalia has plenty to fill the hours between expo visits — historic sights, local dining, and easy lodging close to the fairgrounds.
SEE & DO
- HISTORIC DOWNTOWN SEDALIA — Stroll Ohio Avenue’s walkable historic district for local shops, art galleries, and restored early-1900s architecture. (sedalia.com)
- BOTHWELL LODGE STATE HISTORIC SITE — Tour the 31-room, 12,000-square-foot lodge built into a bluff just north of town, with hiking trails on-site. (Visit Sedalia)
- DAUM MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART — Free admission to a growing collection of modern art on the State Fair Community College campus. (Visit Sedalia)
- HISTORIC KATY DEPOT — Sedalia’s official welcome center and a working piece of railroad history, plus the trailhead for the 240-mile Katy Trail State Park. (Visit Missouri)
- KATY TRAIL STATE PARK — Walk, run, or bike the longest rail-to-trail system in the country, right through town. (Visit Sedalia)
EAT & DRINK
Downtown Sedalia is home to local favorites for every meal — grab coffee at Ozark Coffee Company & Roastery, a pint at Fitters 5th Street Pub, or dinner at No. 5 Bistro & Bar, all within walking distance of the historic district. (Where You Wander)
WHERE TO STAY
Several hotels sit within a couple miles of the Missouri State Fairgrounds, including Best Western State Fair Inn, Comfort Inn Sedalia Station, Hampton Inn Sedalia, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sedalia, and the historic Hotel Bothwell downtown. Book early — expo weekend fills up fast. (Booking.com)
