Set in the heart of Missouri, Fulton is a lively city with a small-town feel. There’s plenty to keep you entertained, including excellent museums and a charming historic district filled with cafes, boutiques and antique stores. Visit local university campuses and discover Fulton’s proud history of education, learn about the city’s connection to Winston Churchill and enjoy the signature Midwest hospitality.
Things to do in Fulton
From local history buffs to British tourists, the National Churchill Museum attracts all sorts of visitors. It occupies a beautiful church designed by famous English architect, Christopher Wren. While the church was built in London, it was meticulously dismantled, transported and reassembled in Fulton. Inside are exhibits on the life and legacy of the beloved British statesman.
Fulton is home to two of the most beautiful college campuses in the United States. Picturesque William Woods University was founded in the 1870s and features tree-filled grounds and elegant red-brick buildings. At Westminster College, you can visit the room where Winston Churchill delivered his legendary Iron Curtain speech.
Admire one of the most impressive collections of classic cars in the Midwest at the Auto World Museum. From a gleaming Rolls-Royce Phantom to an elegant Packard Limousine, the cavernous museum boasts more than 100 models.
Whether you’re looking for retail therapy or simply window shopping, the Brick District offers the best shopping in the city. The neighbourhood is crisscrossed with cobblestone streets lined with historic brick buildings, many reimagined as independent boutiques, galleries, gift shops and antique stores. Enjoy lunch at a local café and quench your thirst at a craft brewery.
Getting around Fulton
Fulton is pedestrian-friendly and easy to get around on foot. The city is located in Callaway County, a two-hour drive from Saint Louis and 2.5 hours from Kansas City. St. Louis Lambert International Airport is a 1.5-hour drive away.