North Central Columbia
Columbia
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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.
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
Clean room and hotel. Breakfast was good. Staff was very friendly. Treadmill was good would stay here for sure again.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026

Baymont by Wyndham Columbia, MO
Nice mini breakfast. Clean hotel, good beds and pillows. Good hot water pressure.
Reviewed on 4 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
Beautiful hotel, everything you expect from Drury. So nice to have a hot meal and drinks at the end of a travel day,, plus a generous breakfast in the morning. The ladies in the breakfast room were particularly pleasant and helpful and their cheerful welcome gets the day off to a good start!
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.
