Overview
Sedalia is a city in Missouri. It was once home of famous ragtime composer Scott Joplin.
3 sights · 3 things to do · 1 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Sedalia
Bothwell Lodge State Historic Site
Missouri State Fair
Daum Museum of Contemporary Art
Katy Trail State Park
Katy Depot Heritage Site
Scott Joplin Ragtime Festival
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 22°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Cold months (Jan) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Kansas City)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- COU Columbia Regional Airport, Columbia — 55 mi away. Directions
- TBN Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport-Forney Field, Fort Leonard Wood — 89 mi away. Directions
- MCI Kansas City International Airport, Kansas City — 90 mi away (major hub). Directions
Amtrak serves Sedalia with the daily Missouri River Runner. Sedalia station is located on Pacific St & N Osage Ave.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Bothwell Lodge State Historic Site, Missouri State Fair
- Afternoon Katy Trail State Park
- Evening Fitter’s 5th Street Pub
Day 2
- Morning Daum Museum of Contemporary Art, Katy Depot Heritage Site
- Afternoon Scott Joplin Ragtime Festival
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
- Sedalia Conventions and Visitor's Bureau, 600 E 3rd,
- Missouri Division of Tourism,
Get in
By car
- US Route 50 from the east and west.
- US Route 65 from the north and south.
- Interstate 70 is to the north of Sedalia by about 20 miles, but it does exit on to US 65 south in to the city.
By train
Amtrak serves Sedalia with the daily Missouri River Runner. Sedalia station is located on Pacific St & N Osage Ave.
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Go next
- Lee's Summit is west on US 50 and Jefferson City is east on US 50.
- The Lake of the Ozarks is south on US 65.
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