North Central Columbia
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Popular places to visit

Columbia College
Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Columbia College, during your travels in Columbia. While you're here, you can savor 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

Stoney Creek Hotel Columbia
I love the beds they are so comfortable it’s like sleeping on clouds ☁️
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel Columbia East
Very clean! Friendly staff. Breakfast and happy hour terrific
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbia, MO
Clean room. Staff courteous. Large room.
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026

Best Western Plus Columbia Inn
It was a 10 out of 10
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026

Wyndham Executive Center Columbia
Clean great staff. They have a bar!!
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026

Wingate by Wyndham - Columbia
Rooms were very clean & comfortable!
Reviewed on Jan 27, 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.
