BBQ, breweries and Instagram-worthy natural landscapes define the Central United States.
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Listen to live music in Branson, taste test famous BBQ in Kansas City or step back in time at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. This corner of the country is brimming with character and features unexpected activities for visitors that are as unique as the area itself.
Wherever your Central trip takes you, you'll find friendly service, relaxing guestrooms and the welcoming amenities you need for a great stay at any of our Choice Hotels nearby!
Discover Kansas
Kansas might be known for its agriculture and plains, but bustling Kansas City and quirky attractions offer additional fun for the whole family. The Boot Hill Museum and Old Cowtown Museum are interactive and educational destinations that let you experience the Kansas of the past. Want to settle the great BBQ debate? Swing by Kansas City for a sample and decide for yourself. Visit some of Kansas’ many outdoor attractions, parks, zoos and trails to get a feel for life on the Great Plains.
See the Gateway Arch, Busch Stadium and the City Museum on your vacation to Missouri…and that’s just in St. Louis! With museums (like the Titanic Museum and the National WW1 Museum and Memorial), family fun (like Silver Dollar City and the St. Louis Zoo) and one-of-a-kind attractions (like Mark Twain’s Boyhood Home and the Anheuser-Busch Brewery), there’s more than enough to entertain any visitor to Missouri.
Arkansas is ready for your next adventure. Hike, camp or soak in the thermal springs of beautiful Hot Springs National Park. Try your hand at hunting for real diamonds at Crater of Diamonds State Park, one of the only places in the world that offers this experience! Caverns, amusement parks, museums and numerous historic sites are all to be found in the hidden gem of Arkansas.
The Sooner State, home of iconic Route 66, three distinct mountain ranges and cowboy history, offers more to travelers than meets the eye. The mountains and many state parks offer endless activities like hiking, biking, horseback riding, fishing, bird watching and more. Oklahoma City, the state’s largest, has a large variety of museums, food and festivals for all tastes and budgets.
