Location: Waynesville
Top Things to do in Waynesville
Top 10 Things to do in Waynesville, United States
Waynesville is a city in Pulaski County, Missouri, United States. The population was 4,830 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Pulaski County and is located in the heart of the Missouri Ozarks. It was one of the communities served by historic Route 66.
Restaurants in Waynesville
1. B & B Waynesville Patriot 12 & GS
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By Ian411Ian - Prescott, Arizona
Went to a Saturday matinee showing; bought our tickets at the kiosk and wandered in to find our auditorium. We got seated at 2:20pm for a show that was supposed to start at 2:25pm. We were a little concerned because the screen was blank; we were expecting the coming attractions to be showing already.
At 2:35pm there was no change. Blank screen. I went to the concession stand and asked if the 2:25pm movie was going to be shown. The cashier started to ring up a new ticket for me and asked me for another payment. I said I had a ticket, but wanted the movie to start. She cancelled the transaction and said "oh, they're working on it." I went back to the auditorium to wait.
At 2:45pm we still had a blank screen and another patron got up and headed to the lobby in search of the movie. Eventually two staff came into the auditorium and managed to get the movie playing. One of them offered "I'm sorry" on her way in and out of the auditorium.
The only positive part was they gave us the option of skipping the previews and going right into the movie.
Great facility - clean and comfortable. Certainly the best infrastructure for movie-going in south-central Missouri. Staffing and operating the facility? Not so good.
2. Route 66 Candy Shoppe
Overall Ratings
5 based on 27 reviews
Route 66 Candy Shoppe is an old fashioned candy store that specializes in bulk, nostalgic, & hard-to-find candy. We have over 50 flavors of saltwater taffy, baskets upon baskets of bulk candy, homemade fudge & chocolate cheesecake truffles made fresh daily, dozens of flavors of Ozark Mountain Popcorn, & glass bottle sodas made with real sugar. We've been featured on CNN, Huffington Post, & Late Night with David Letterman. Like us on Facebook!
Reviewed By JJune1950 - Waynesville, Missouri
Who doesn't love a trip down memory lane! Well, when you walk into this store it takes you back to "dime stores and penny candy". Of course, it's not a penny anymore LOL, but to relive some wonderful childhood memories it's worth paying more! I...MoreI'm so glad you came by and found a nostalgic treat that tickled your fancy. Also, thank you for taking the time to write such a delightful review. Please pop in again & say "Hi!" - Charley Joe, Route 66 Candy Shoppe
3. Roubidoux Creek & Spring
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By Jeanette N - Miami, Florida
If you have not been to Waynesville yet, you will quickly discover once you are there that there are not much to do. The two something mile walk from the park around the creek and spring is beautiful and you will encounter some people fishing. They call this the trail of tears due to all the Native Indians who gave their lives. If in Waynesville, I truly recommend to take this stroll! Just make sure to bring your bug spray!
4. Waynesville Community Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By laycockmel - Carlisle, Pennsylvania
My son and daughter-in-law recently moved to Fort Leonard Wood, MO. I was on the lookout for a nice park to take my granddaughter, and found this lovely park! There was a nice group of Mom's and Grandmom's visiting, and I got some additional tips on where to visit for fun things to do. Lovely playground! There is a covered picnic area if you want to bring a lunch/dinner, as well!
5. Old Stagecoach Stop Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By jessica h - waynesville
My 4th grade class and I truly loved this field trip! Jan and Terry were very accommodating, thoughtful, knowledgeable and kind. We truly learned a lot about where we live and how Waynesville became what it is today.
Also, the Old Stage Coach Stop is a short walk from the Waynesville park. It was very easy to picnic and play at the park then walk over to our destination!
A truly wonderful experience that we will definitely be doing again next year!
- Mrs. H
6. Historic Talbot House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Mike S - Hannibal, Missouri
Was given a tour of the house built in 1885. There will be 12 rooms to explore and your host is totally awesome. He is a 80 year old man with a heart of a 10 year old.
He has hundreds of clocks in the house and other artifacts. He also has what was called a "drum" piano. He used a hand crank to play the piano. He let us walk through the whole house and I only made it to 3 rooms in about 20 minutes while there. He is amazing with his history of everything he has in his house and loves to play the piano.
He is a very interested and energetic personality person.
What he has.....you will want to see.
7. Frog Rock
Overall Ratings
4 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By DustinHolmes
Located on Route 66 someone saw this big rock sticking out and decided it looked like a frog so they painted it. It's become a tourist attraction now and repainted every few years to keep the colors bright. Due to a bend in the road it is much easier to notice heading West than it is when you are heading East.
8. Pulaski County Courthouse Museum
Overall Ratings
4 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Charmed1994 - Rolla, Missouri
There is a lot of love going into this museum and the Old Stage Coach Stop. The collection is donated by individuals with a love of the area and the heritage of this area. It's a nice stop.
9. Theater on the Square
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Charmed1994 - Rolla, Missouri
This is a nice small community theater. You can tell that the work in the theater has been done by caring volunteer hands. The productions depending on director are alright. There is a small concession stand for simple snacks that is not overpriced.
10. Waynesville Splash Park
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Charmed1994 - Rolla, Missouri
This is a nice community park- remember to bring trash bags- what you carry in you have to carry out. Excellent spot for little kids.. (a quick run through with hot pups as well. )
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