North Central Columbia Travel Guide
Columbia
Visit North Central Columbia
Popular places to visit
Columbia College
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Columbia College during your trip to Columbia. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.
University of Missouri
Take a tour of the stunning botanical gardens interspersed with the eclectic range of neo-Gothic and redbrick structures in this historic university.
Rock Bridge Memorial State Park
Delve into the cool cave, meander through dense forests and climb to the peaks for panoramic views over scenic valleys.
Shelter Gardens
Bring a chair for a summer recital, walk beside the stream and sit at the desk of an old schoolroom in this intriguing park.
Daniel Boone Regional Library
Get to the heart of the community through the book sales and clubs in this central library. Enjoy a cup of coffee as you read.
Mizzou Arena
Catch an event at Mizzou Arena during your trip to Columbia. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Top hotels in North Central Columbia
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbia, MO
The hotel is extremely clean. Breakfast was sufficient and cookies and coffee available allday. Pool was clean and stayed open til midnight, good for late arrivals. The only down side was at check in, it was explained to us that a $250 dollar incidental hold was needed, we had prepaid for 3 nights ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Columbia, MO
Front desk personnel were rude and charged my card twice.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Wyndham Executive Center Columbia
Seems to be renovating
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Stoney Creek Hotel Columbia
Parking was very good. Didn't use the var
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Columbia East
Breakfast and Dinner/drinks for free! Staff make it so special. I hope management recognizes the importance of the fantastic staff. Will always stay here when we come through this town.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus Columbia Inn
Stayed for 1 night with spouse Breakfast was good, easy parking Friendly and clean
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around North Central Columbia
Thornbrook
When in Thornbrook, you can plan a visit to Shelter Gardens and Mizzou Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
