Sightseeing
Rock Bridge Memorial State Park
5901 Missouri 163Easy to navigate trails during any conditions.
City maintained park with paved trails and many outdoor picnic and recreation spots. Public beach and nice boardwalk trail across the lake.
58 locals recommend
Stephens Lake Park
2001 E BroadwayCity maintained park with paved trails and many outdoor picnic and recreation spots. Public beach and nice boardwalk trail across the lake.
Walk around “The Quad”. Enjoy manicured lawn and botanical gardens surrounding the historic red brick portion of campus. Great selfie spot at Mizzou. (I worked at these botanical gardens after graduation) (ahhh memories)
17 locals recommend
The Columns
South 9th StreetWalk around “The Quad”. Enjoy manicured lawn and botanical gardens surrounding the historic red brick portion of campus. Great selfie spot at Mizzou. (I worked at these botanical gardens after graduation) (ahhh memories)
Intimate little Botanical garden with paved trail loop and picnic opportunities. An old One Room School house (may be closed due to covid) with a selection of themed gardens surrounding.
33 locals recommend
Shelter Gardens
1817 W BroadwayIntimate little Botanical garden with paved trail loop and picnic opportunities. An old One Room School house (may be closed due to covid) with a selection of themed gardens surrounding.
Best gravel trail for biking and hiking along Missouri River
13 locals recommend
Katy Trail Rocheport Mo
Katy TrailBest gravel trail for biking and hiking along Missouri River
Faurot Field
Cheer along with Tiger Fans at M-I-Z-Z-O-U
A fun road trip to a beautiful greenhouse with a great selection of perennials and greenhouse plants.
Vintage Hill Farm
5643 MO-87A fun road trip to a beautiful greenhouse with a great selection of perennials and greenhouse plants.
Helmi's Gardens
7201 S R A Nursery RdGreat greenhouse. Fun to browse through the plants and vintage finds.
Finger Lakes State Park
1505 Peabody RdRent kayaks, mountain bike trails, picnic,fish.
Thrift store with a purposeful role in our community. Lots of great people and finds.
The Love Seat Furniture/Clothing Ministry and Resale Store
Thrift store with a purposeful role in our community. Lots of great people and finds.
I spoil my pets, don’t you? We Love the healthy natural foods and treats here. Their bakery case is full of locally baked and decorated pet treats. (Irresistible!)Cats roam the store and pet bathing stations are available.
Lizzi and Rocco's Natural Pet Market
550 E Green Meadows RdI spoil my pets, don’t you? We Love the healthy natural foods and treats here. Their bakery case is full of locally baked and decorated pet treats. (Irresistible!)Cats roam the store and pet bathing stations are available.
An old stone castle burned down and is now a state park with paved walkways and beautiful scenery.
210 locals recommend
Ha Ha Tonka State Park
1491 Missouri DAn old stone castle burned down and is now a state park with paved walkways and beautiful scenery.
Amazing geological formations to explore! Interactive in summer with shut-ins nearby to swim and slide thru.
85 locals recommend
Elephant Rocks State Park
7406 MO-21Amazing geological formations to explore! Interactive in summer with shut-ins nearby to swim and slide thru.
Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area
A quaint drive to bird watch at the Missouri River.
B Side Records
I’m a fan of vintage vinyl.
Food scene
Local brewery with a Large Bar, outdoor seating, seasonal brews, house made root beer, brick oven pretzels 🥨 and a large lunch and dinner menu
46 locals recommend
Flat Branch Pub & Brewing
115 S 5th StLocal brewery with a Large Bar, outdoor seating, seasonal brews, house made root beer, brick oven pretzels 🥨 and a large lunch and dinner menu
The Masterpiece pizza! The Louie salad. Love the casual vibe. Lunch weekday by the slice.
54 locals recommend
Shakespeare's Pizza - Downtown
225 S 9th StThe Masterpiece pizza! The Louie salad. Love the casual vibe. Lunch weekday by the slice.
Yummy melty delicious subs. These guys go way back! Great for take out. I 💜 veggie sub on wheat
Sub Shop
209 S 8th StYummy melty delicious subs. These guys go way back! Great for take out. I 💜 veggie sub on wheat
An extensive farmers market and an interactive learning farm/ park at the same location.
25 locals recommend
Columbia Farmers Market
1769 W Ash StAn extensive farmers market and an interactive learning farm/ park at the same location.
Les Bourgeois Vineyards
14020 W Hwy BbA bottle of wine and sunset over the Missouri River.
CC's City Broiler
1401 Forum BlvdUltimate steak dinner $$$ worth the splurge.
Fast local pizza. Delivery or takeout great pizza with a slight sweet buttery salty crust .
The Italian Village
711 Vandiver DriveFast local pizza. Delivery or takeout great pizza with a slight sweet buttery salty crust .
Las Margaritas Downtown
220 S 8th StLove the fish tacos and the Maria dip.
China Moon Restaurant
3890 Rangeline StreetFast takeout or delivery
Locally sourced organic fresh food. great spot for brunch. Get. The. Bacon.
60 locals recommend
Cafe Berlin
220 N 10th StLocally sourced organic fresh food. great spot for brunch. Get. The. Bacon.
Le Bao Asian Eatery
1009 Park AveEverything here! (It’s a small menu with small bites)
Bangkok Gardens
811 Cherry StBest Pad Thai!
Fun dine in spot downtown.
Kampai
907 Alley AModern sushi cool space
Logboat Brewing Company
504 Fay StTop favorite local brewery.
Uprise Bakery
10 Hitt StSparky's Homemade Ice Cream
21 S 9th StQuirky flavors something for everyone
Just Jeff's Street Food
701 Business Loop 70 WBest burgers!
Love the food and the warm cookies served with the check
18 locals recommend
D. Rowe's Restaurant & Bar
1005 Club Village DrLove the food and the warm cookies served with the check
So many delicious pies! Cute merchandise. Arrive early if you want the tarts!
6 locals recommend
Peggy Jean's Pies
503 E Nifong BlvdSo many delicious pies! Cute merchandise. Arrive early if you want the tarts!
Fantastic menu! Love the salads, chicken poblano, fried oysters, dessert selection. Never disappointed
58 locals recommend
Murry's
3107 Green Meadows WayFantastic menu! Love the salads, chicken poblano, fried oysters, dessert selection. Never disappointed
First Watch
1301 Grindstone ParkwayBreakfast and brunch
Sycamore Restaurant
800 E BroadwayDelicious smoked meats. Love the chicken salad and sandwich selection (muffuletta yum). Groceries and gifts and wine selection
Hoss's Market & Rotisserie
1010 Club Village DriveDelicious smoked meats. Love the chicken salad and sandwich selection (muffuletta yum). Groceries and gifts and wine selection
Addison's
709 Cherry StThe nachos are delicious and everything is chef approved.
Order a dozen! They are fresh and give k.k a run for their money. And they always throw in the holes( which are my personal favorite, I mean you’re not eating a donut, you’re eating a hole!)
Yummy's Donut Columbia
Order a dozen! They are fresh and give k.k a run for their money. And they always throw in the holes( which are my personal favorite, I mean you’re not eating a donut, you’re eating a hole!)
Ernie's Cafe & Steak House
1005 E Walnut StWeekend breakfast and brunch classic spot.
The Stretch (ultimate late night snack) helped many a Mizzou students make a full recovery. Wink wink
14 locals recommend
Broadway Diner
22 S 4th StThe Stretch (ultimate late night snack) helped many a Mizzou students make a full recovery. Wink wink
Pizza Tree
909 Cherry StA quick slice or two. adventurous flavors await. Tree house salad, yum
The Grind Coffee House North
2601 Rangeline StTry the auckey or their adult chocolate milk.
Cash and carry fresh hot Italian food. Also a nice selection of prepared meals in the refrigerator section.
Pasta La Fata
Cash and carry fresh hot Italian food. Also a nice selection of prepared meals in the refrigerator section.
Big Daddy's BBQ and Soul Food
Jamaican Jerk Hut
Chicken and rice with a bit of heat. To go
Entertainment
Ragtag Cinema
10 Hitt StBeer , popcorn, movie 🎥
Midway Golf & Games
5500 W Van Horn Tavern RdFun mini golf with nice landscaping. Lots of options for fun.
The Blue Note
17 N 9th StLocal live music venue with a full lineup
Cooper's Landing Campgrounds & Marina
11505 Smith Hatchery RdMissouri River experience
Artichoke Annie's Antique Mall
1781 Lindbergh DrFun shopping experience finding treasure
One of our family favorites. Amazing architecture made with sandstone quarried from Rosati nearby my hometown. Full of art, books and coffee. Spend a few hours. Visit the book sale. Get a library card.
11 locals recommend
Daniel Boone Regional Library
100 W BroadwayOne of our family favorites. Amazing architecture made with sandstone quarried from Rosati nearby my hometown. Full of art, books and coffee. Spend a few hours. Visit the book sale. Get a library card.
Busch Stadium
700 Clark AveBear Creek Trail
Dog park and gravel walking trails thru beautiful wetlands.
Rose Music Hall
1013 Park AveFamily friendly park and amphitheater.
Logboat Brewing Company
504 Fay StPay one rate to play pinball ( or other games)all without feeding quarters. It’s a cool vibe at Witches and wizard’s.
The Arcade District
Pay one rate to play pinball ( or other games)all without feeding quarters. It’s a cool vibe at Witches and wizard’s.
Huge Dillards, Target, JCPennys, Barnes and Nobles, Bath&Body, Dry Goods, Eddie Bauer.
32 locals recommend
Columbia Mall
2300 Bernadette DrHuge Dillards, Target, JCPennys, Barnes and Nobles, Bath&Body, Dry Goods, Eddie Bauer.
We are fans of everything outdoors. This store is fun because of the wildlife on display (taxidermy). Live fish feeding in the aquarium are a neat treat.
Bass Pro Shops
We are fans of everything outdoors. This store is fun because of the wildlife on display (taxidermy). Live fish feeding in the aquarium are a neat treat.
Witches & Wizards Arcade
Unlimited nostalgia and games at this retro arcade.
The Mud Room
So much fun . All the tools and supplies and lots of ceramic options to paint