North Central Columbia Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Our pick of the best North Central Columbia Hotel Deals
Luxury Modern Downtown Columbia Lofts. 2 Beds, 2 Baths
The residence was all we could have needed or wanted. Clean, convenient location to walkable dining and entertainment , and secure. If you like Hilton’s beds and amenities you will be very comfortable here. The coffee options are always important to me. This unit has a drip coffee pot as well as ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbia, MO
This property was definitely a bargain at the price point I was able to book my single room.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Columbia, MO
It was definitely in a Convenient spot, but other than that I’d never stay there again . Little too sketchy for my taste. Breakfast is a joke. You would w better off brining your own . It did have a microwave and small fridge in the room So that would be doable. Shower was dirty. Covers on bed . ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Wyndham Executive Center Columbia
Took over an hour to check in because internet was down. Staff was apologetic but just surprised there was no other way to check in.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Columbia East
Clean room, staff was very nice and the breakfast was good.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Stoney Creek Hotel Columbia
Clean quiet room. Had a dog with us and we had easy access to outside facilities.
Reviewed on 8 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.
