Guidebook for Columbia
Drinks & Nightlife
The perfect place to grab a locally-brewed beer on a sunny day. Great for families, groups, or couples wanting to enjoy the sunshine and something good to drink. Frequently hosts food trucks, live music, and lectures.
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Logboat Brewing Company
504 Fay StThe perfect place to grab a locally-brewed beer on a sunny day. Great for families, groups, or couples wanting to enjoy the sunshine and something good to drink. Frequently hosts food trucks, live music, and lectures.
Beautiful views of the Missouri River, and minutes away from charming Rocheport. If you have a few days in town, it's definitely worth the 20 minute drive.
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Les Bourgeois Vineyards
14020 W Hwy BbBeautiful views of the Missouri River, and minutes away from charming Rocheport. If you have a few days in town, it's definitely worth the 20 minute drive.
Local dive bar and music venue with an awesome outdoor park. Plus, it's pet friendly for the dog lovers.
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Rose Music Hall
1013 Park AveLocal dive bar and music venue with an awesome outdoor park. Plus, it's pet friendly for the dog lovers.
Though the music, food, and drinks are nothing special, this boasts the best views of Columbia there are.
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The Roof
1111 E BroadwayThough the music, food, and drinks are nothing special, this boasts the best views of Columbia there are.
Columbia's historic music venue is the top spot for concerts.
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The Blue Note
17 N 9th StColumbia's historic music venue is the top spot for concerts.
Their huge wine selection is enough to lure you in, and the ping pong table is sure to keep you there.
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Top Ten Wines
111 S 9th StTheir huge wine selection is enough to lure you in, and the ping pong table is sure to keep you there.
Grab a drink, some thai food, and listen to local music right by the Missouri River!
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Cooper's Landing Campgrounds & Marina
11505 Smith Hatchery RdGrab a drink, some thai food, and listen to local music right by the Missouri River!
Cozy distillery with a wide range of craft cocktails and within walking distance. They also have a fun assortment of boardgames to choose from.
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DogMaster Distillery
210 St James StCozy distillery with a wide range of craft cocktails and within walking distance. They also have a fun assortment of boardgames to choose from.
Food Scene
Local food meets the hipster community at the best breakfast spot in Columbia. Also frequently hosts live music in the evenings.
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Cafe Berlin
220 N 10th StLocal food meets the hipster community at the best breakfast spot in Columbia. Also frequently hosts live music in the evenings.
If you're looking to escape downtown, this brother-owned Irish restaurant (complete with impressive whiskey selection) makes the best burger in town. Easy parking, relaxing patio, and worth the short drive to the south side of town.
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44 Stone Public House
3910 Peachtree DrIf you're looking to escape downtown, this brother-owned Irish restaurant (complete with impressive whiskey selection) makes the best burger in town. Easy parking, relaxing patio, and worth the short drive to the south side of town.
Modern American plates featuring local ingredients. You're sure to get a great meal and a tasty drink.
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Sycamore Restaurant
800 E BroadwayModern American plates featuring local ingredients. You're sure to get a great meal and a tasty drink.
Relative newcomer, they've quickly moved up the ranks of restaurants worth eating at in Columbia. A huge drink menu and fun bar make it great for drinks as well.
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Barred Owl Butcher & Table
47 E BroadwayRelative newcomer, they've quickly moved up the ranks of restaurants worth eating at in Columbia. A huge drink menu and fun bar make it great for drinks as well.
Always buzzing with a wide menu that includes delicious assortment of fried comfort food and tasty desserts. Also frequently hosts jazz music. We suggest arriving early or getting takeout if you don't want to wait in a long line.
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Murry's
3107 Green Meadows WayAlways buzzing with a wide menu that includes delicious assortment of fried comfort food and tasty desserts. Also frequently hosts jazz music. We suggest arriving early or getting takeout if you don't want to wait in a long line.
A Columbia institution. Serving up burgers and chili for years.
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Booches
110 S 9th StA Columbia institution. Serving up burgers and chili for years.
Perhaps Columbia's most famous spot. Delicious pizza and cheap drinks make this a great place for groups.
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Shakespeare's Pizza - Downtown
225 S 9th StPerhaps Columbia's most famous spot. Delicious pizza and cheap drinks make this a great place for groups.
Our favorite café for working and meetings. Plenty of tables and tasty coffee make this one of our go-to's.
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Kaldi's Coffee
29 S 9th StOur favorite café for working and meetings. Plenty of tables and tasty coffee make this one of our go-to's.
Quirky ice cream place with inventive flavors.
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Sparky's Homemade Ice Cream
21 S 9th StQuirky ice cream place with inventive flavors.
Our year-round farmer's market features local food, crafts, plants, and often hosts musicians. Every Saturday morning, during high season also open additional afternoons throughout the week.
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Columbia Farmers Market
1769 W Ash StOur year-round farmer's market features local food, crafts, plants, and often hosts musicians. Every Saturday morning, during high season also open additional afternoons throughout the week.
Great local food, tasty microbrew beers, and occasional live music!
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Broadway Brewery
816 E BroadwayGreat local food, tasty microbrew beers, and occasional live music!
Just around the corner. If you love ice cream, you must try Andy's frozen custard. Our personal favorites include "James Brown Funky Jackhammer" and their simple "Heath Bar Concrete."
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Andy's Frozen Custard
2661 Trimble RdJust around the corner. If you love ice cream, you must try Andy's frozen custard. Our personal favorites include "James Brown Funky Jackhammer" and their simple "Heath Bar Concrete."
Upscale food in an intimate setting. If you feel like getting out of the center for a nice meal and wonderful wine, you won't regret it.
Broil
4603 John Garry DrUpscale food in an intimate setting. If you feel like getting out of the center for a nice meal and wonderful wine, you won't regret it.
Enjoy freshly roasted coffee brewed any way you'd like in this tucked away downtown alley café.
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Shortwave Coffee
915 Alley AEnjoy freshly roasted coffee brewed any way you'd like in this tucked away downtown alley café.
Incredible wine selection, interesting cocktail menu, and ever-changing menu featuring locally-raised and grown ingredients (many of which come from the owners' farm). Delicious and inventive dishes for a special meal. Definitely the place if you're looking for somewhere to have a special meal. Don't miss their daily happy hours for half price drinks and part of their menu!
The Wine Cellar & Bistro
505 Cherry StIncredible wine selection, interesting cocktail menu, and ever-changing menu featuring locally-raised and grown ingredients (many of which come from the owners' farm). Delicious and inventive dishes for a special meal. Definitely the place if you're looking for somewhere to have a special meal. Don't miss their daily happy hours for half price drinks and part of their menu!
Peruvian-owned taqueria with some tasty Peruvian dishes thrown in. Homemade by abuela, and perfect for a quick bite, or for those craving some Latin flavors.
Carlito's Cabo
510 E Green Meadows RdPeruvian-owned taqueria with some tasty Peruvian dishes thrown in. Homemade by abuela, and perfect for a quick bite, or for those craving some Latin flavors.
Quick and affordable thai food. Their soups definitely hit the spot, but beware, their heat scale is intense!
Thai Express Mizzou
308 S 9th StQuick and affordable thai food. Their soups definitely hit the spot, but beware, their heat scale is intense!
Delicious food and incredible desserts located in adorable Rocheport - the perfect place to enjoy a meal after an afternoon at the Les Bourgeois A-Frame. Just make sure to reserve a table.
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Abigail's
206 Central StDelicious food and incredible desserts located in adorable Rocheport - the perfect place to enjoy a meal after an afternoon at the Les Bourgeois A-Frame. Just make sure to reserve a table.
To-die-for pies of all kinds. Everything from true classics to inventive concoctions, all of which will leave your mouth and stomach happy.
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Peggy Jean's Pies
503 E Nifong BlvdTo-die-for pies of all kinds. Everything from true classics to inventive concoctions, all of which will leave your mouth and stomach happy.
Authentic Chinese with a unique and tasty menu. If you're looking for American-style Chinese, this probably isn't for you. But, if you want interesting, tasty, flavorful Chinese, you're in the right place.
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ABC Chinese Cuisine
3510 Interstate 70 Dr SEAuthentic Chinese with a unique and tasty menu. If you're looking for American-style Chinese, this probably isn't for you. But, if you want interesting, tasty, flavorful Chinese, you're in the right place.
Delicious Korean food in a tucked away location, just a short drive from the house.
Kojaba Bar Korean Japanese BBQ
21 North Providence RoadDelicious Korean food in a tucked away location, just a short drive from the house.
Parks & Nature
An awesome trail for a leisurely stroll or bike ride. Our favorite oasis in the city.
M-K-T Forum Shops Connector
M-K-T Forum Shops ConnectorAn awesome trail for a leisurely stroll or bike ride. Our favorite oasis in the city.
AKA your backyard when staying with us ;). Enjoy a morning or evening stroll, or even a refreshing dip during the summer. Also home to Roots N Blues N BBQ festival every September.
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Parque del Lago Stephens
2001 E BroadwayAKA your backyard when staying with us ;). Enjoy a morning or evening stroll, or even a refreshing dip during the summer. Also home to Roots N Blues N BBQ festival every September.
State Park on the edge of town. Numerous hiking, biking, and equestrian trails with beautiful Missouri scenery.
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Rock Bridge Memorial State Park
5901 Missouri 163State Park on the edge of town. Numerous hiking, biking, and equestrian trails with beautiful Missouri scenery.
Great place for birders! Hosts many migratory birds, as well as several eagle families.
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Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area
6700 W Rte KGreat place for birders! Hosts many migratory birds, as well as several eagle families.
A variety of trails (including paved, gravel, and grass) winding through Columbia, and just a few minutes from your place. Walk to the Capen Park entrance to enjoy a pretty, bluff top view.
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Grindstone Nature Area
2011 Old 63 SA variety of trails (including paved, gravel, and grass) winding through Columbia, and just a few minutes from your place. Walk to the Capen Park entrance to enjoy a pretty, bluff top view.
Sightseeing
An iconic tree over 350 years old. A popular local spot, and an easy hop if you're going to Eagle Bluffs.
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The Burr Oak Tree
An iconic tree over 350 years old. A popular local spot, and an easy hop if you're going to Eagle Bluffs.
Arts & Culture
Part of Columbia's North Village Arts District, an area full of galleries and local crafts.
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Orr Street Studios
106 Orr StPart of Columbia's North Village Arts District, an area full of galleries and local crafts.
Boone County History and Culture Center
3801 Ponderosa StCounty history and heritage nestled next to a nice park.
A great place to find a new book, use the computer, or lounge with a book. You can also reserve free private working and studying spaces.
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Daniel Boone Regional Library
100 W BroadwayA great place to find a new book, use the computer, or lounge with a book. You can also reserve free private working and studying spaces.
Shopping
Downtown Columbia, also known as The District, is home to many local shops perfect for gifts and unique items.
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The District Downtown Columbia
11 S 10th StDowntown Columbia, also known as The District, is home to many local shops perfect for gifts and unique items.
A colossal antique mall and flea market on the way to Rocheport. Easily get lost in here between shelves of hidden treasures, forgotten memorabilia.
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Midway Antique Mall
6401 US-40A colossal antique mall and flea market on the way to Rocheport. Easily get lost in here between shelves of hidden treasures, forgotten memorabilia.
Entertainment & Activities
Indie theater, bar, and local bakery/restaurant all rolled into one. Morning/daytime it's a well-lit cafe, evenings/afternoons it becomes a buzzing theater and bar. Also home to the world-renowned True/False film festival.
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Ragtag Cinema
10 Hitt StIndie theater, bar, and local bakery/restaurant all rolled into one. Morning/daytime it's a well-lit cafe, evenings/afternoons it becomes a buzzing theater and bar. Also home to the world-renowned True/False film festival.
Faurot Field
Home of the Mizzou Tigers' football team!
Home of the Mizzou Tigers Basketball Team and some of the biggest concerts that pass through town.
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Mizzou Arena
1 Champions DrHome of the Mizzou Tigers Basketball Team and some of the biggest concerts that pass through town.