Explore Fort Leonard Wood

  • Home
  • Explore Fort Leonard Wood

Explore Fort Leonard Wood Like and follow this Page to find things to do in the Fort Leonard Region and get up to date events and information. We’re glad you found us! Ask! Highway 66.

Make The Most Of Your Vist To The Fort Leonard Wood Region! Come back often to learn about and keep up to date about all the things to do while living in and visiting the Fort Leonard Wood region. Looking for something in particular? Got something to share? Send it to us or tag us! We want you to enjoy and make the most of your time while in the beautiful Ozarks along Historic Route 66 and Interst

ate 44. Read on for more about our Ft Leonard Wood area! Fort Leonard Wood was established in the heart of the Ozark Mountains during the winter of 1940 in preparation of the impending entry of the United States into World War II. The site was selected partially based upon the abundant natural water resources and access to U.S. Fort Leonard Wood has a renowned history of training Engineers, Military Police and the Chemical Corps. These three United States Army branches are honored at Mahaffey Museum Complex. Visit these world class museums during your trip. Fort Leonard Wood’s gateway cities of Saint Robert & Waynesville will provide you with lodging accommodations, dining, outdoor recreation, and over 250 tourism related business and attractions. While in Pulaski County reflect on your Soldier’s brothers and sisters in arms by touring the various veteran memorials. Locals, sportsmen, and photographers especially enjoy Roubidoux Spring and the world-famous Devils Elbow community on Route 66. Enjoy a float trip along the Big Piney o Gasconade River, try your aim at an indoor shooting range, test your skills at escape rooms, learn about U.S. history and culture at our museums. Take a walk along the river and reflect at the National Park Service Trail of Tears Memorial. Pulaski County Tourism Bureau is an in-depth resource regarding airports, rental vehicles, lodging, attractions and activities within the Fort Leonard Wood, Saint Robert, and Waynesville communities. Visit them online at www.PulaskiCountyUSA.com or in person at 137 St. Robert Boulevard, Saint Robert. Rolla, thirty miles east of Fort Leonard Wood along Interstate 44 in Phelps County is a city engineered for everyone. The community is home to Missouri S&T college which was founded as Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy in 1870. Locals especially enjoy the Stonehenge replica on campus and Acorn Trail, a seven-mile loop that connects several parks and more than a dozen landmarks. Visitors will also find lodging, restaurants, and shopping opportunities at Rolla. Detailed information can be found online at www.visitrolla.com or in person at 1311 Kingshighway. In Lebanon we have more to do than one day can hold. You may need a week! If you love the outdoors and some Route 66 history as well as unique shopping, legendary antiquing, racing and great home cooked food, you have found your getaway. Enjoy Bennett Spring State Park, one of Missouri’s first state parks featuring a hatchery you can tour for free, trails, floating, camping from primitive to full hook-up, cabins and more as well as a restaurant on site that will cook your catch for you! Or catch up on some Route 66 history by visiting our free Route 66 Museum, Boswell Park themed after the historic route, the iconic Munger Moss Motel, Vintage Wrink’s Market or the legendary Manor House Inn. You may also want feed your need for those adrenaline sports we love so much by attending a race at the I-44 Speedway or Midway Dirt Track during the summer or brush off the winter blues with Nitro Arena Motocross, Demolition Derby, Rodeo or go kart races. Lebanon, we live it and you’ll love it! Find them at www.lebanonmissouri.org
As you prepare your travel plans, enhance your visit to Fort Leonard Wood by taking time to enjoy all that the region and our beautiful “Show Me State” state has to offer!

31/10/2024

Houston's yearly Don Tottingham memorial walk/run on November 16th starting at 10am. If you would like to sign up for th...
30/10/2024

Houston's yearly Don Tottingham memorial walk/run on November 16th starting at 10am.
If you would like to sign up for the 5K you can contact Houston City Hall at 417-967-3348 for an application.

Happy Halloween! Houston's Halloween is downtown tomorrow, October 31st 6pm-8pm. Come check it out.
30/10/2024

Happy Halloween! Houston's Halloween is downtown tomorrow, October 31st 6pm-8pm. Come check it out.

Halloween is this week! 🎃What has been your favorite spook-tober event so far? 🍬👻Here are some 📸 from a few of last year...
27/10/2024

Halloween is this week! 🎃
What has been your favorite spook-tober event so far? 🍬👻

Here are some 📸 from a few of last year's Fort Leonard Wood MWR events!

21/10/2024

Fall travel season is here! Not only can you find some great deals if you travel in the fall, but you can also expect fewer crowds and some great weather. Book your fall flight now: www.contourairlines.com.

The Waynesville-St. Robert Airport is open to the public and offers daily direct flights to and . Take advantage of t...
17/10/2024

The Waynesville-St. Robert Airport is open to the public and offers daily direct flights to and . Take advantage of their free parking and enjoy extra legroom and no middle seats on Contour flights! Book your ticket now: www.contourairlines.com

Fort Leonard Wood MWR's Harvest Fest is coming up on 26 October!Join us for hayrides, a pumpkin patch, axe throwing, cos...
13/10/2024

Fort Leonard Wood MWR's Harvest Fest is coming up on 26 October!

Join us for hayrides, a pumpkin patch, axe throwing, costume dash, Fort Leonard Wood BOSS Haunted House, and MORE! 🎃👻🙌

Where: Piney Valley Golf Course
When: 26 October, 3:30 pm - 9 pm
More details: https://leonardwood.armymwr.com/calendar/event/harvest-fest/6585640/92985

See you there!

Make a difference with Fort Leonard Wood MWR!October 19 is a day full of opportunities to bring awareness to Breast Canc...
13/10/2024

Make a difference with Fort Leonard Wood MWR!

October 19 is a day full of opportunities to bring awareness to Breast Cancer, Domestic Violence, and installation clean-up efforts on Fort Leonard Wood.

🌎 Installation Clean-Up Efforts
- 7 am: Registration at Army Community Service
- 8 am: Clean-Up Projects Begin

💜 Domestic Violence Awareness Events
- 9 am: Color Run starting at Army Community Service
- 9:30 am: Military Family Celebration at Army Community Service

🩷 Pink Zumba Party
- 9 am: Wear pink while joining the crew for Zumba at Davidson Fitness Center

MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Find more details at

G9 integrates and delivers Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs and services enabling readiness and resilience for a globally-responsive Army.

Poppy Project This is a community art project of remembrance that will be created by using hand-made knit or crochet pop...
10/10/2024

Poppy Project

This is a community art project of remembrance that will be created by using hand-made knit or crochet poppies in an effort to honor our veterans. These symbols of remembrance will be blanketed on the Roubidoux Bridge, in downtown Waynesville, for our upcoming Veterans’ Day Parade, November 11, 2024. Poppies must be completed by October 15, 2024 and dropped off at the WSR Chamber office.

https://www.waynesville-strobertchamber.com/emailupdate/images/poppyproject2024.pdf

Flying into or out of the Waynesville-St. Robert Airport helps you avoid long lines, big crowds, and expensive parking. ...
09/10/2024

Flying into or out of the Waynesville-St. Robert Airport helps you avoid long lines, big crowds, and expensive parking. Their partner, Contour Airlines, also offers spacious legroom in every seat, no middle seats, and a baggage agreement with American Airlines. Learn more here: www.contourairlines.com.

Halloweentown is back! Trick-or-treating held in downtown Houston, Thursday, October 31st from 6pm-8pm. We would love to...
09/10/2024

Halloweentown is back! Trick-or-treating held in downtown Houston, Thursday, October 31st from 6pm-8pm. We would love to see you and your little ones there.

The Boiling Springs Resort is hosting a Fall Festival October 19th starting at 10am. Come out to see the vendors and liv...
09/10/2024

The Boiling Springs Resort is hosting a Fall Festival October 19th starting at 10am. Come out to see the vendors and live music.

The 2024 Route 66 Horsepower Festival is ON! This Saturday, October 12th, the cars, trucks, Jeeps, and all others will ...
09/10/2024

The 2024 Route 66 Horsepower Festival is ON! This Saturday, October 12th, the cars, trucks, Jeeps, and all others will roll into the Kenneth E. Cowan Civic Center for a FREE show that benefits the Lebanon Veterans Memorial. From 10am to 5pm, you can check out the cool rides for a great cause! There's FREE registration, FREE admission, and FREE fun!!

Check out the upcoming Halloween events! 🧙 🎃
08/10/2024

Check out the upcoming Halloween events! 🧙 🎃

From 33 miles of America’s most historic road to finding tranquil moments in the lush, Ozark landscape. Pulaski County is brimming with stories to be told.

Love looking for treasure's? Head over to Humboldt's HalloThanksmas event in Crocker! Learn more at the link below...
08/10/2024

Love looking for treasure's? Head over to Humboldt's HalloThanksmas event in Crocker! Learn more at the link below...

Humboldt's Treasure Day to celebrate all things of Halloween, Thanksgiving/Fall and Christmas!! Come out to shop for the last 3 months of the Year that are full of Fun Family and Love! Fun activities for the kids too!! Shopping from 8am-4pm followed by our Oktoberfest Beer Garden Celebration in the....

You might think there's not much to do this weekend, but we're here to let you know there is PLENTY to do in Lebanon, MO...
02/10/2024

You might think there's not much to do this weekend, but we're here to let you know there is PLENTY to do in Lebanon, MO! The Cackle Hatchery Annual Chicken Festival begins on Friday (GREAT family fun), then First Friday in Downtown Lebanon Missouri is taking place with an album release show by Lebanon's own Dawson Hollow (GREAT music), and on Saturday, head to Bennett Spring State Park to celebrate their 100th anniversary!!! All this info and more can be found on our link below, now go have some FUN!

www.VisitLebanonMO.org/events

The Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport sincerely appreciates the feedback they receive from passengers! They’d love...
02/10/2024

The Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport sincerely appreciates the feedback they receive from passengers! They’d love to hear about your experience at the airport. Follow the link to leave them a Google review: https://g.page/r/CTtsrP9acvUpEAE/review

Several new businesses opened up in September in . Be sure to check them out!
02/10/2024

Several new businesses opened up in September in . Be sure to check them out!

From 33 miles of America’s most historic road to finding tranquil moments in the lush, Ozark landscape. Pulaski County is brimming with stories to be told.

communities have tons of fun planned for October! Visit the monthly blog! And for even more details visit the Pulask...
01/10/2024

communities have tons of fun planned for October! Visit the monthly blog! And for even more details visit the PulaskiCountyUSA online calendar of Events! https://visitpulaskicounty.org/stories?rec_id=411

From 33 miles of America’s most historic road to finding tranquil moments in the lush, Ozark landscape. Pulaski County is brimming with stories to be told.

We love cooler temps, and what better place to spend your day but at the Richland Frisco Park Gearhead Bash event! Whil...
01/10/2024

We love cooler temps, and what better place to spend your day but at the Richland Frisco Park Gearhead Bash event! While in town check out some great eateries, boutiques and the super cool die-cast shop! https://visitpulaskicounty.org/events?event=17402

We’re thrilled to announce our upcoming 9th Annual Gearhead Bash Car Show on October 5th in DOWNTOWN Richland!   This event is going to be an incredible afternoon filled with stunning cars, great people, and fun activities!  Poker Walk hosted by the Richland, MO Chamber of Commerce a...

Today's the Day we have all been waiting for, the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber’s Community Pride Night tailgate party,...
27/09/2024

Today's the Day we have all been waiting for, the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber’s Community Pride Night tailgate party, held in conjunction with the Tiger Homecoming game. The FREE event will kick off in the Gymnasium at 4:30 p.m. and last until 6:00 p.m. The Chamber will be handing out FREE hotdogs and soda, and over 50 area businesses will be handing out all sorts of goodies. Community Pride night is sponsored by 70+ Chamber Members. Prior to Community Pride Night will be the Homecoming Parade, then following the tailgate party is the crowning of the Homecoming Queen and the football game against Ozark High School.

A special thank you to all our Sponsors! For more information visit http://www.waynesville-strobertchamber.com/pridenight.php or contact the Chamber office at 573-336-5121.

Address


Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Explore Fort Leonard Wood posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Explore Fort Leonard Wood:

Videos

Fall travel season is here! Not only can you find some great deals if you travel in the fall, but you can also expect fewer crowds and some great weather. Book your fall flight now: www.contourairlines.com. #FlyFLW #WSRA #IFlyContour #FallFlights #FallTravel

Fall travel season is here! Not only can you find some great deals if you travel in the fall, but you can also expect fewer crowds and some great weather. Book your fall flight now: www.contourairlines.com. #FlyFLW #WSRA #IFlyContour #FallTravel #FallFlights

5 Great things to do in St. James MO Maramec Spring Park JB Coffee House Sybill's Saint James St. James Winery Spencer Manor Winery #visitstjamesmo

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ There is still time to register for the Best Ever St. Pat's 5K & Beer Run in Rolla this Saturday, March 16! 🍺 Register now to secure your spot and score a discount when you sign up for both races! 🎽 Hurry, shirt quantities are limited and going fast! https://www.visitrolla.com/events/st-pats-5k-and-beer-run/ #RunRolla #StPatsRolla

Rolla St. Pat's 5K
Rolla St. Pat's 5K

Regsiter now for the Best Ever St. Pat's 5K and Beer Run on Saturday, March 16 in Downtown Rolla. Run one of run them both for a discounted price. https://www.visitrolla.com/events/st-pats-5k-and-beer-run/

🎄🎄Do you need some help getting into the holiday spirit??🎄🎄 Join us in Downtown Lebanon Missouri for Christmas on Commercial, sponsored by Lake Regional Health System, this Friday, December 8th from 5pm to 9pm. There will be festive activities and good eats at The Market. The Light Up-Lebanon Lighted UTV Parade, sponsored by S&H Farm Supply Inc., will come down Commercial Street around 7pm. #DowntownLebanonMo #ChristmasonCommercial #VisitLebanonMO #ExploreFLW

Rolla Oktoberfest
Rolla Oktoberfest

This weekend...the 4th Annual Rolla Lions Club Oktoberfest! Two days of food, fun, music, and of course, beer! Live music, games, and craft vendors on Friday.. Saturday includes family-friendly activities, craft vendors, games, car cruise-in, tasting event, hayrides, and more. https://www.visitrolla.com/events/oktoberfest-3/

Shake your moo thang, right on over to #DixonMO for Dixon Cow Days, September 15-16th! Amazing bands, contests, vendors and great eats! #fallfestival #livemusic #PulaskiCountyUSA #ExploreFLW

Extremicon & Gaea Gathering 2023
Extremicon & Gaea Gathering 2023

Two great events...this weekend in #PulaskiCountyUSA

Crocker Circus 2023
Crocker Circus 2023

Don't forget! The circus arrives September 13th, in Crocker, Missouri! #circus #ExploreFLW #PulaskiCountyUSA

Patriot Day & 9/11 Tribute 2023
Patriot Day & 9/11 Tribute 2023

Two upcoming events recognizing Patriot Day and 9/11 #remembrance2023 #ExploreFLW #PulaskiCountyUSA

Rolla Casino Night
Rolla Casino Night

Join the Rolla Chamber for their 6th Annual Casino Night on Saturday, July 29, at Signature Event Center in Rolla. This year’s theme…007 Casino Royale! Inspired by the iconic James Bond films, this exclusive event promises an evening filled with glamour, intrigue, and thrilling casino games. The event is open to the public, get your tickets now! https://business.rollachamber.org/.../casino-royale-1735

Why we love to to Explore FLW!
Why we love to to Explore FLW!

Four lovely Fort Leonard Wood ladies show you how to spend some time in our region! Look at the fun they found!! Brittany, Alysia, Stephanie, and Aileen can show you how to enjoy our towns on Route 66 in the Heart of the Ozarks and they did it all in one day! Fort Wood Community Spouses' Club

St. Pat's 5K & Beer Run
St. Pat's 5K & Beer Run

Join in Rolla's St. Pat's celebration Saturday, March 18. Kick it off with the St. Pat's 5K & Beer Run. Register for one race for $35, or register for both for a discounted rate of $60. Go to VisitRolla.com

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Waynesville R-VI School District Superintendent Dr. Brian Henry. Dr. Henry shared what he has loved about serving in this community and school district. Listen to the episode here https://wsrchamber.libsyn.com/059-dr-brian-henry-superintendent-waynesville-r-vi-school-district To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featured on the Behind the Community podcast, email us at [email protected]. #BehindtheCommunity #WSRChamber #ExploreFLW

Shortcuts

  • Address
  • Alerts
  • Contact The Business
  • Videos
  • Claim ownership or report listing

  • Want your business to be the top-listed Travel Agency?

Share

Make The Most Of Your Vist To The Fort Leonard Wood Region!

We’re glad you found us! Come back often to learn about and keep up to date about all the things to do while living in and visiting the Fort Leonard Wood region. Looking for something in particular? Ask! Got something to share? Send it to us or tag us! We want you to enjoy and make the most of your time while in the beautiful Ozarks along Historic Route 66 and Interstate 44. Read on for more about our Ft Leonard Wood area!

Fort Leonard Wood was established in the heart of the Ozark Mountains during the winter of 1940 in preparation of the impending entry of the United States into World War II. The site was selected partially based upon the abundant natural water resources and access to U.S. Highway 66. Fort Leonard Wood has a renowned history of training Engineers, Military Police and the Chemical Corps. These three United States Army branches are honored at Mahaffey Museum Complex. Visit these world class museums during your trip.

Fort Leonard Wood’s gateway cities of Saint Robert & Waynesville will provide you with lodging accommodations, dining, outdoor recreation, and over 250 tourism related business and attractions. While in Pulaski County reflect on your Soldier’s brothers and sisters in arms by touring the various veteran memorials. Locals, sportsmen, and photographers especially enjoy Roubidoux Spring and the world-famous Devils Elbow community on Route 66. Enjoy a float trip along the Big Piney o Gasconade River, try your aim at an indoor shooting range, test your skills at escape rooms, learn about U.S. history and culture at our museums. Take a walk along the river and reflect at the National Park Service Trail of Tears Memorial. Pulaski County Tourism Bureau is an in-depth resource regarding airports, rental vehicles, lodging, attractions and activities within the Fort Leonard Wood, Saint Robert, and Waynesville communities. Visit them online at www.PulaskiCountyUSA.com or in person at 137 St. Robert Boulevard, Saint Robert.

Rolla, thirty miles east of Fort Leonard Wood along Interstate 44 in Phelps County is a city engineered for everyone. The community is home to Missouri S&T college which was founded as Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy in 1870. Locals especially enjoy the Stonehenge replica on campus and Acorn Trail, a seven-mile loop that connects several parks and more than a dozen landmarks. Visitors will also find lodging, restaurants, and shopping opportunities at Rolla. Detailed information can be found online at www.visitrolla.com or in person at 1311 Kingshighway.