Fort Leonard Wood, MO - Nearby Cities

St. Robert, MO
St. Robert is a small town in Pulaski County, Missouri with a population of over 2,700 people. The town is located 12 miles from the Fort Leonard Wood military installation offering a quiet community for those military personnel and their families who are looking for a more permanent place to live.

Homes for sale in the area start at $152,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Apartments and homes for rent are also available starting at a monthly rate of $700 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. Temporary lodging is provided by local hotels such as the Comfort Inn and Days Inn for a nightly rate starting at $114. Accommodations include complimentary breakfast, free high-speed internet access, and pet-friendly rooms.

Major attractions in the St. Robert area include Mahaffey Army Museum Complex which offers three indoor museums with exhibits highlighting the history of the Military Police, the Engineers, and the Chemical Corp. The complex includes tours of buildings from WWII, Vietnam, and Korea, as well as a large assortment of Army vehicles.

Waynesville, MO
Waynesville is located 14 miles from the Fort Leonard Wood military installation and is home to the Waynesville Regional Airport which is jointly run by Waynesville and St. Robert but located on Fort Leonard Wood. It offers private aircraft service as well as commercial passenger service. Waynesville also sits on the famous U.S. Route 66 which is the scenic East-West route that traverses the United States.

For those looking to permanently relocate to the area, homes for sale start at $164,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Apartments and homes for rent are also available in the area starting at a monthly rate of $650 for a 2 bedroom, 1 bath unit. Local hotels offer temporary lodging to visitors. Such accommodations are provided by the Red Roof Inn and the Ramada Inn for a nightly rate starting at $105. Rooms include complimentary breakfasts and free newspapers.

Major attractions near Waynesville include the Old Stagecoach Stop which began as a tavern and boarding house and now has been transformed into a museum. It is the oldest standing structure in town. It was once used as a hospital in the Civil War and is sighted as an historical structure along the famous U.S. Route 66.

Rolla, MO
Rolla is located midway between St. Louis and Springfield and is home to the Missouri University of Science and Technology. The Mark Twain National Forest also calls Rolla home and is the only National Forest in Missouri. Fort Leonard Wood is located about 35 miles from the city and is an easy commute for military personnel living nearby.

Homes for sale in the area start at $142,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Apartments and homes for rent are also available at a monthly starting rate of $1025 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath unit. Local hotels such as the Drury Inn and the Baymont Inn offer temporary lodging for visitors starting with a nightly rate of $75. Accommodations include complimentary breakfast and free high-speed internet access.

Major attractions in the Rolla area include the SplashZone Water Park which includes two giant waterslides, the "world's largest vortex" and many more family-friendly water rides and activities. Other attractions in town include the Mineral Museum with exhibits from the 1904 World's Fair and other rare minerals. Admission is free, and the museum is open year-round.

St. James, MO
St. James is home to many award-winning wineries such as the St. James Winery and Maramec Springs. With a town population of 3,700, it offers an idyllic spot for those looking for a more permanent place to live. Rolling hills with vineyards make the picturesque setting a well-sought after community living space located just 37 miles from the Fort Leonard Wood military installation.

Homes for sale in the area start at $154,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Apartments and homes for rent are also available starting at a monthly rate of $294 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. Local hotels such as the Days Inn and the Economy Inn offer temporary lodging for visitors starting at nightly rates of $55. Rooms include a complimentary breakfast and free newspaper.

Major attractions in the St. James area include the Maramec Spring Park which contains one of the largest springs in the area with an average water flow of over 100 million gallons of water a day. The town is also home to the Maramec Museum and the Maramec Agriculture Museum highlighting the industries that most shaped the town and its surrounding communities. The St. James Golf Club is available to golf enthusiasts of all levels of play.

Licking, MO
Licking is a small town of 1400 people and takes its name from the buffalo licks that were alive with deer in the area around 1835. The town withstood complete destruction during the Civil War and then had a devastating tornado destroy most of the town in 1880. Still the small town endured and now offers a quiet small-town community for those looking to live close to their work but still experience a relaxed atmosphere in which to raise a family. Located just 37 miles from the Fort Leonard Wood military installation, Licking offers a nice alternative to big city life.

Homes for sale in the area start at $249,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Homes for rent and apartments are also available starting at a monthly rate of $761 for a 2 bedroom, 1