A lake within a large city park, a scenic one-mile ride, and several traces of railroad history give Moberly a distinctive character to explore. You can organize your choices by interest: Rothwell Park showcases the park landscape, while museums, historic buildings, a theater, and an interactive mural offer different ways to explore the city's history, county heritage, and art. This lets you decide whether the outdoors or a cultural theme should take center stage during your stay.

Rothwell Park: Lake, Parkland, and Ride

Rothwell Park covers more than 465 acres; Rothwell Park Lake is located within the park.

The Magic City Line takes passengers on a scenic one-mile route through Rothwell Park. Along the route are gardens, wood carvings, bridges, and trestle bridges inspired by historic railroads.

Railroad and County History

The Railroad Museum & Caboose presents part of Moberly's history. The Railroad Museum is dedicated to the railroad industry, with a focus on the history of the Wabash Railroad. The Magic City Line and the Railroad Museum approach the railroad theme in different ways: one follows a scenic one-mile route through Rothwell Park, passing bridges and trestle bridges inspired by historic railroads; the other is dedicated to the railroad industry, with a focus on the history of the Wabash Railroad. The park ride and the museum's focus thus offer two distinct ways to explore the topic.

The Randolph County Historical Society houses numerous county memorabilia, including extensive collections on railroad history and genealogy. The genealogical library at the Randolph County Museum offers another perspective on family history: it serves people researching the family histories of those who lived in Randolph County. Cultural interests therefore extend beyond railroads to include both county-related collections and genealogical research.

Art and Historic Streetscape

The interactive Moberly Wing Mural is located at 322 W. Reed St. in Moberly. Local artist Kili Alexander designed and commissioned it in 2018. Here, the focus is not on a collection or a historic building stock, but on a specific artwork with an interactive character.

Many of the historic and oldest buildings in Moberly's Depot District are more than 100 years old. The 4th Street Theatre is located in this district and is described as the “oldest vaudeville theater in central Missouri.” Together, these details highlight two different aspects of the neighborhood: the age of many of its buildings and the 4th Street Theatre's distinction in theater history.

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