North Central Columbia Travel Guide
Columbia
Visit North Central Columbia
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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
Stoney Creek Hotel Columbia
The room jacuzzi tub didnt work. No repairs. The hotel pool spa was broken. Not very nice for a wedding night. Really disappointed. Thanks Traci for everything.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Wyndham Executive Center Columbia
Everything was clean and the staff was very on top of it!
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Drury Plaza Hotel Columbia East
We didn’t eat breakfast. Everything we experienced was great. Comfy, clean bed.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbia, MO
Clean hotel and friendly staff. Will stay again when in the area.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Best Western Plus Columbia Inn
Breakfast was good Cleaning of room could be better. I found debris behind side tables when plugging in my phone charger. The work desk had no lamp. Room was a little dark. Overall I have been in worse.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Baymont by Wyndham Columbia, MO
Room was clean and in good order. The staff was friendly. The breakfast was decent, but the coffee was atrocious.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
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.
