North Central Columbia Travel Guide
Columbia
Visit North Central Columbia
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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
Staff was nice
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Columbia East
Everything was very nice. I have one complaint. Our room was right over the entrance and the outdoor music was on pretty early (6a) in the morning and was quite loud in our room.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Columbia Inn
Clean room. Staff was helpful. The toilet was clogged and they fixed it quickly. Breakfast was solid.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbia, MO
Conveniently located property. Room was clean and spacious. Bed was comfortable. Breakfast was awesome. Dining options nearby.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Wyndham Executive Center Columbia
Everything was great except for the construction going on at the front of the hotel.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Wingate by Wyndham - Columbia
the pool and hot tub was under repair. Our room was very clean and the bed incredibly comfortable. Great pillows. How do I get one of these mattresses? We were there just before Christmas and the lobby was decorated very nice. You could tell they took a lot of time to decorate, which was appreciated. ...
Reviewed on 4 Jan 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.
