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.

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.
Our pick of the best North Central Columbia Hotel Deals

Luxury Modern Downtown Columbia Lofts. 2 Beds, 2 Baths

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbia, MO
The bed was too tall and the toilet was too short for seniors. Breakfast was great.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026

Baymont by Wyndham Columbia, MO
Very friendly staff and clean room.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Wyndham Executive Center Columbia
The room was out dated.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Stoney Creek Hotel Columbia
We made a reservation a few months before our trip and when we got to the hotel, we were told they overbooked so we had no room. Since we booked through a third party we were the ones to get cut. 6 hours away from home and we were scrambling to find somewhere to stay
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel Columbia East
This hotel was fantastic! We will definitely stay again!!! Food and service were phenomenal! So easy and close to get on and off 70 to get to hotel We normally book with Hilton but this was an even better experience!
Reviewed on 26 Mar 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.
