Fort Leonard Wood (St. Robert and Waynesville) event weekends: what to do between sessions
Ozark hill country on Route 66, home of Army engineer, MP and chemical basic training.
Events we cover in Fort Leonard Wood (St. Robert and Waynesville)
Arriving
Waynesville-St. Robert (TBN) has a few flights; Springfield (SGF) is 1.5 hours and St Louis (STL) 2 hours.
Where to stay
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | St. Robert chains | Next to the gate. |
| Mid-range | Rolla | 30 minutes away with more choice. |
| Splurge | Lake of the Ozarks resorts | 1.5 hours away. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Hampton Inn St. Robert/Ft. Leonard Wood
- Mid-range: Holiday Inn Express St. Robert
- Splurge: Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake of the Ozarks
Tours
Where to eat
With kids
- Ozark rivers and caves.
Rainy-day backups
- Engineer, MP and Chemical museums on post.
Free things to do
- Devil's Elbow bridge.
- Post museums (check access).
Getting around
- You need a car.