Cabool, Missouri, in Ozark country sits just off U.S. Highway 60 about an hour south of Rolla and 75 miles east of Springfield. The Ozarks area is known for its recreational activities, and the Southwest Missouri town of Cabool is a prime location for travelers passing through on their way to Mark Twain National Forest, the Ozark National Scenic Riverways or those heading to take in live shows and entertainment in Branson. Cabool itself has one nine-hole golf course, with several towns nearby offering more options for golf and lodging for those looking to relax after a quick game.
Highland Inn & Suites
All 27 rooms at the Highland Inn and Suites offer free wireless Internet access, double- or queen-sized beds and coffee makers. Some rooms have microwaves and refrigerators. Suites come with desk areas and sofas. The hotel also has a business center with fax and copy services. All guests at the hotel receive a complimentary breakfast. For other meals, several restaurants are close to the property, including El Imperial Mexican Restaurant (about a half-mile from the hotel) and the Corner Cafe (about one and a half miles away). The hotel is close to Cabool's nine-hole Wedgewood Country Club, which has three par-five holes that each measure about 500 yards.
Highland Inn and Suites
104 Highway 181
Cabool, MO 65689
(417) 962-5888
highlandinnandsuites.com
Comfort Inn
The 42-room Comfort Inn in Willow Springs is about 16 miles southeast of Cabool. Rooms come with free wireless Internet access, refrigerators, microwaves, work desks and coffee makers. Suites with hot tubs also are available. The hotel has an exercise room, a guest laundry area, a business center with fax and copy services and a meeting room that can fit up to 62 people. Guests receive free continental breakfasts with their room rates. There is no restaurant on the property, but several places to dine, including Corner Cafe Bar and Grill and Grubbs Smokin' Pitt, are about two miles from the property. Willow Springs has a nine-hole, par-35 municipal golf course that is three miles from the hotel.
Comfort Inn
1204 E. Main St.
Willow Springs, MO 65793
(417) 469-0410
comfortinn.com
Days Inn
The Days Inn in Mountain Grove is three miles from the 18-hole municipal Randel-Hinkle Golf Course, a par-71 course with a pro shop on-site, and about 10 miles from Cabool. The property has 39 rooms that come with coffee makers, refrigerators, microwaves and free wireless Internet access. Guests enjoy free continental breakfasts and access to the outdoor swimming pool and sundeck area as well as the hotel's laundry and dry cleaning services. For business travelers, the property has meeting rooms and copy services. The Days Inn does not have a restaurant on-site, but it sits within a couple of blocks of fast-food restaurants. For larger sit-down meals, the Club 60 Steak House is three miles away.
Days Inn
300 19th St.
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
(417) 926-5555
daysinn.com
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Cece Nash began her career as a writer, editor and graphic designer for Gannett Co. in 1995. She has edited for health magazines and business-to-business publications, and her work has appeared on websites such as ModernMom, RedEnvelope and USAToday.com. Nash earned a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from the University of Iowa.
