Columbia, home of the University of Missouri-Columbia, has an exciting mix of unique restaurants, specialty stores, galleries, and coffee shops, along with a wide variety of festivals throughout the year.
These races take place at Finger Lakes State Park near Columbia. Saturday’s events include the AMA quad practice, race and bike practice. On Sunday, the AMA bike race is held. The Hot Dog Shootout practice and race are Monday.
The Bluegrass Brigade present traditional as well as contemporary songs with a uniqueness in their harmony that is hard to describe. Order tickets early; order online or by telephone. Presented at Hazel Kinder’s Lighthouse Theater.
Enjoy the yellow, orange, red and purple colors of autumn leaves while taking a one-mile hike on the Springbrook trail and the Devil’s Icebox trails. Learn about the chemicals that cause fall colors, and that make some wild plants edible, medicinal or poisonous. Also, as you view Devil’s Icebox and the rock bridge, learn about the chemical action that creates caves. This program is free.
Not recommended for children younger than six. Reservations are required; they may be made one month in advance.
Celebrate National Skateboarding Day with skate team demos and free time to skate. Enter the best trick contest for a chance to win a prize. Whether you’ve been skating for years, are just starting, or just want to hang back and watch, this jam is for you. Enjoy great music, helmet give-aways, and food. All ages are welcome. Held at the Skate Park in Cosmo Park.
Summitgrass delights audiences with foot-stompin', high energy bluegrass and gospel music. Their first album, Blades of Bluegrass was well received; they are back in the studio recording more fan favorites. You may order tickets order online or by telephone. Presented at Hazel Kinder’s Lighthouse Theater.
This is a double serving of country bluegrass: The Farnum Family and Currycorn. The Farnums blend bluegrass, gospel, old-time and western music. Currykorn is an energetic and upbeat family bluegrass band. They provide a lively blend of traditional and contemporary bluegrass, as well as gospel, roots country and old-time fiddle. You may order tickets order online or by telephone. Presented at Hazel Kinder’s Lighthouse Theater.
The Mystery Men Quartet returns for two Christmas shows: 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. If you love Southern Gospel, you will love this group. Lots of fun and humor mixed into some great harmonies and your favorite Christmas songs. You may order tickets order online or by telephone. Presented at Hazel Kinder’s Lighthouse Theater.
Join the park naturalist for an adventure in the Gans Creek Wild Area of Rock Bridge State Park. Hike through the woodlands to see the fall colors, to take-in the vistas from the bluff tops, to explore two small caves (optional) and to walk on the gravel bars of Gans Creek with bluffs towering above. Learn how parts of nature are connected and make our lives richer. Most of the 2.5-mile hike will be on a trail; however, some will be off-trail following the creek. You may encounter a few inches of water, so waterproof boots are suggested . . . or, just get your feet wet. This event is free. Reservations are required; they may be made one month in advance of the program date. Not recommended for kids younger than six.
Columbia, home of the University of Missouri-Columbia, has an exciting mix of unique restaurants, specialty stores, galleries, and coffee shops, along with a wide variety of festivals throughout the year.
Original Missouri barbeque. All of our smoked meats are prepared in-house with a special dry rub, then smoked for hours to reach tender perfection. Available for dine in, carry out, catering, or private parties. Delivery available.
The golf course is 18 holes with watered fairways. Continuous cart paths around the course. Tee times are available one week in advance for normal play and may be booked well in advance for tournaments. The course is open to the public daily; available for private tournaments.
This is a 73,000-square-foot indoor recreation facility featuring an indoor leisure pool, gymnasium, game room, indoor track, and cardio/ strength training zones. The leisure pool includes a zero-depth entry, interactive water play feature, triple loop water slide, lazy river, vortex, three lap lanes, and a heated hydrotherapy pool. Yearly memberships, multiple passes and daily passes are available.
Victorian-style bed and breakfast. Four unique guestrooms, all with luxury bath, antique-style electric fireplace and individual climate control. Off-street parking. We serve a multi-course breakfast prepared by a professional chef. Cooking school on-site.
Our 90 guestrooms and 10 suites include free Internet, microwave, mini-fridge, hair dryer, free local calls, and cable TV with HBO. Our property has a fitness center, outdoor swimming pool, picnic area, business center with copy and fax assistance, USA Today, and a free continental breakfast. I-70, exit 126 at Providence Road.
Concretes; cups; cones; floats; malts; sundaes; splits; shakes; old-fashioned freezes; sodas.
Located at I-70, exit 128-A; across the street from Columbia Regional Hospital; seven minutes from the University of Missouri. Two- and three-room suites available.
The Best Western Columbia Inn features standard guestrooms. Rates include a hot breakfast, outdoor swimming pool and a fitness center. Meeting and banquet facilities are on-site, with a conference staff that is ready to assist in executing a well-organized event. Located on the south side of of I-70 at exit 128A (Route 63), halfway between St. Louis and Kansas City.
Our store features traditional and contemporary works from nearly 300 artists and craftspeople from Missouri and eight neighboring states. In addition to art and fine crafts for the home and garden, the gallery offers apparel, jewelry and gifts for babies and children.
Serving authentic Thai food. Located at Coopers Landing, beside the Katy Trail, on the banks of the Missouri River, 12 miles south of Columbia. Camping, a marina and live entertainment on-site. For the entertainment schedule, see www.CoopersLanding.net
Known throughout the state for its display of fine art, the Columbia Art League shows six exhibitions each year, displaying work by professional, non-professional and nationally acclaimed artists. Artworks in a variety of mediums are available for purchase in the sales gallery. Columbia Art League also hosts the annual Art In The Park Festival.
The Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau serves as the destination marketing organization for Columbia and surrounding areas. Our lobby includes a tourism information center and provides brochures and area maps to travelers.
Stay where the Missouri Tiger football and basketball teams stay before every home game. The Courtyard by Marriott in Columbia is approximately two hours from both Kansas City and St. Louis; 90 minutes from Lake of the Ozarks; and 25 minutes from Jefferson City. It is within 15 minutes of the University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia and Stephens colleges, MBS, Shelter Insurance headquarters, LeMone Industrial Park, and State Farm regional offices. Columbia's area attractions include: Bass Pro Shop, MKT fitness trail, Katy Trail, several wineries, and Eagle Knoll golf course. We feature Bennigan's Grill & Tavern, Courtyard Breakfast Cafe, and 6,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, all on-site. We have been ranked the No. 1 Courtyard in Missouri and in the Midwest for two years running.
The market offers an impressive variety of vegetables, meats, baked goods, cheese and eggs, plants and sweets. Live music. Breakfast and lunch are often served. Corner of Ash and Clinkscales streets, adjacent to the ARC recreation center.
Emjoy a leisurely round trip while dining in one of four Southern Pacific dining cars pulled by two 1950s era streamline locomotives. Private group scheduling is available.
The Comfort Suites® hotel is located off Interstate 70, less than three miles from the Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, Columbia Mall and the University of Missouri. Our hotel has 86 suites which include a king bed or two queens, and all our guest rooms come equipped with refrigerators, microwaves, sofa sleepers, coffee makers, voice mail, irons, ironing boards, hair dryers, clock radios with MP3 jacks and cable television with HBO.
Primitive campgrounds, RV sites, a convenience store and a marina beside the Katy Trail and the Missouri River; 12 miles south of Columbia. RV sites have electric, water and access to a dump station. Wi-Fi available. American cuisine restaurant and a Thai cuisine restaurant on site. Live music and other entertainment available. See our Web site for schedules.
The campground has 97 full hook-up sites, with 20/30/50 amp availability. This site is big rig friendly. Wi-Fi, a playground, swimming pool, basketball court, horseshoes and a covered pavilion with a large fire pit (firewood is available for purchase) are available to guests, as is a banquet/meeting room. A camp store, restrooms, showers and laundry facilities are open 24 hours. Nightly, weekly and monthly rates are available, as are Good Sam and AAA discounts.
Full service group tour, package and receptive services. We specialize in tours which include historic lodging and dining establishments. Tours are custom designed to match your market criteria: leisure, student education, historical, corporate and group arrangements. Site selection and screening, financial arrangements and payment to tour providers, hotels, and ground transportation companies. Marketing support and on-site hosting available. Special arrangements for travelers from the United Kingdom, Canada and Europe.
Free local calls. Outdoor swimming pool and patio. Free, hot breakfast. The Prime Time Restaurant and Lounge offers nightly drink specials and a variety of appetizers. Located off I-70 at exit 124, two blocks from the Columbia Mall; three miles from the University of Missouri campus, Faurot Field, Mizzou Arena and the Hearnes Center. Meeting and event space is available.
Steaks, seafood, chicken, veal and pasta in a casual atmosphere. We have been serving Jefferson City for 20 years. Lunch hour banquets and off-site catering are available by reservation. See our menu and other details on our Web site. Located in the Capitol Plaza West Shopping Center.
The extras aren't extra at Drury Hotels. Your rate includes free hot food and cold beverages at our 5:30 kickback, free hot breakfast, free wireless Internet access and free long distance. Our 5:30 kickback includes a rotating menu of chicken tenders, meatballs, baked potatoes, salad, chicken wings, beer, wine, soda, mixed drinks and more (subject to state and local laws). Don't miss our Quikstart breakfast buffet with scrambled eggs, sausage, Belgian waffles, biscuits and gravy, fresh fruit, bagels, and pastries. Take advantage of free popcorn and soda every evening from 3 p.m.-10 p.m. as well as our complimentary exercise room and 24-hour business center.
The Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area is located southwest of Columbia. This 4,286-acre area is known for shorebird and migratory game bird viewing. Seasonally flooded wetlands attract numerous species of birds, making this a top site for bird watchers and migratory game bird hunters. The Missouri River flows along the western border of the area and Perche Creek flows along the easter border.
Spacious studio rooms include a recliner, free local calls, voice mail, and a fully kitchen with a refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, cookware and utensils. We offer nightly, weekly and monthly rates.
We offer 91 guestrooms, including some two-room suites, some with jetted tub. Enjoy our complimentary hot breakfast, which includes a make-your-own Belgian waffle bar and Jimmy Dean sandwiches. The Market, where you can purchase food and beverages, is open 24 hours. A massage therapists is available. Located north of I-70 at Route 63, three miles from the University of Missouri, Faurot Field, Mizzou Arena and the Hearnes Center.
Columbia, home of the University of Missouri-Columbia, has an exciting mix of unique restaurants, specialty stores, galleries, and coffee shops, along with a wide variety of festivals throughout the year.
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 Missouri is coming into its own as a place for delectable international cuisine, and new restaurants are opening all the time. Best of all, you don’t need your passport.
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