North Central Columbia Travel Guide
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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.

Stephens Lake Park
You can learn about the history of Columbia when you stop by Stephens Lake Park. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Top hotels in North Central Columbia

Stoney Creek Hotel Columbia
Great hotel
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel Columbia East
Beautiful, spacious and spotless room and a comfortable chair with an ottoman. The dinner and drinks were delicious as was the breakfast. Great location and courteous staff made this an outstanding stop as we traveled.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbia, MO
Hotel was clean and staff was friendly.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Best Western Plus Columbia Inn
Yes
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Wyndham Executive Center Columbia
Great
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Wingate by Wyndham - Columbia
Stayed 1 night and everything was good.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around North Central Columbia

Thornbrook
When in Thornbrook, you can plan a visit to Southfork Lake and Shelter Gardens, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
