Sedalia: Calls itself the Queen City of the Prairies. Below are 6 places to visit, each read on its own official or visitor-bureau page.Facts read October 30, 2026 from the pages linked beside each one. Hours and prices change; confirm before you drive. Region is our own county grouping.
- Central MissouriRegion
- visitsedaliamo.comVisitor Site
- 6Places to See
- 1Place Pages Here
Why Go to Sedalia
- Calls itself the Queen City of the Prairies. (visitsedaliamo.com)
- Host of the Missouri State Fair every mid-August at the fairgrounds. (visitsedaliamo.com)
- Home of the Scott Joplin International Ragtime Festival. (visitsedaliamo.com)
- Has two Katy Trail trailheads (mile 227 and 229). (visitsedaliamo.com)
See and Do
| Place | What It Is | Hours or Price as Printed |
|---|---|---|
| Daum Museum of Contemporary Art | Nine-gallery museum opened 2002 on the State Fair Community College campus. | free admission; hours not stated; 3201 W. 16th |
| Sedalia Katy Depot | Welcome center in a depot built in 1896, with railroad exhibits and a Katy Trail trailhead. | hours not stated; 600 E. 3rd |
| Missouri State Fairgrounds | Site of the annual state fair plus year-round events; Trails End Monument marks the Katy Trail western terminus. | not stated |
| Katy Trail State Park | Rail-trail described as the nation's longest developed one (page says 237 miles; the state parks page says about 240). | not stated |
| Downtown Sedalia Historic District | Historic downtown with facades, public art, shops, dining and the Hotel Bothwell. | not stated |
| Scott Joplin International Ragtime Festival | Multi-day ragtime celebration with outdoor performances and evening concerts at Hayden Liberty Center. | June 3-6, 2027 as printed |
Place Pages on This Site
A Little History
- The Katy Depot was built in 1896 as a working railroad station. (visitsedaliamo.com)
Events in Sedalia
- Missouri State Fair: mid-August each year (visitsedaliamo.com)
- Scott Joplin International Ragtime Festival: June 3-6, 2027 (next printed) (visitsedaliamo.com)
Coming Up Near Sedalia
Nothing on our checked calendar yet. We list only events whose dates an organizer has published. See all Missouri events.
Getting There
- Amtrak Missouri River Runner stops on Main St; Sedalia Regional Airport is at 1900 East Boonville; OATS transit and rental cars are listed. (visitsedaliamo.com)
Plan Your Visit
| Visitor Information | visitsedaliamo.com |
|---|---|
| Visitor Center Address | 600 East Third Street, Sedalia, MO 65301 |
| Phone | 800-827-5295 (Mon-Fri 9-5) |
| Drive Times | Missouri drive times |
| Events Nearby | Central Missouri events |
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What We Could Not Verify
Not confirmed
- Population (Census 403)
- Highway/interstate info
- Founding history
- Bothwell Lodge page (mostateparks 404)
- Hours for most sites
- Our region grouping is not an official designation.
Questions People Ask
What is Sedalia, Missouri known for?
Calls itself the Queen City of the Prairies.
How do I get to Sedalia?
Amtrak Missouri River Runner stops on Main St; Sedalia Regional Airport is at 1900 East Boonville; OATS transit and rental cars are listed.
Where can I find visitor information for Sedalia?
The visitor site we read is visitsedaliamo.com. The address it prints is 600 East Third Street, Sedalia, MO 65301.
What are the main things to see in Sedalia?
Daum Museum of Contemporary Art, Sedalia Katy Depot, Missouri State Fairgrounds, Katy Trail State Park are the first four on the list above.
Sources
- visitsedaliamo.com, read October 30, 2026
- visitsedaliamo.com, read October 30, 2026
- visitsedaliamo.com, read October 30, 2026
- visitsedaliamo.com, read October 30, 2026
- visitsedaliamo.com, read October 30, 2026
- visitsedaliamo.com, read October 30, 2026
- visitsedaliamo.com, read October 30, 2026
- visitsedaliamo.com, read October 30, 2026
- visitsedaliamo.com, read October 30, 2026
- visitsedaliamo.com, read October 30, 2026
- mostateparks.com, read October 30, 2026
Checked October 30, 2026 by It’s Missouri. Cite this page: Sedalia, itsmissouri.com (https://itsmissouri.com/destinations/sedalia-missouri/), checked 2026-10-30. Free to quote with a link.