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A place worth knowing

Make room for Columbia.

Follow art and campus architecture through Columbia before choosing a downtown meal. A museum or public trail can anchor the day, with separate time for the countryside south of town. Check current parking and visitor access, especially around campus events.

A few good ways to begin.

Choose a stop, then leave room for the unexpected.

Museum of Art and Archaeology

Explore the university museum’s collections and current exhibitions. Check its current location, opening hours and parking instructions.

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Rock Bridge Memorial State Park

Make a separate drive south of town for signed woodland and karst-landscape trails. Follow current closures and stay clear of restricted cave areas.

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Columbia arts and museums

Choose another cultural stop using the visitor bureau’s current guide. Verify the venue’s address, exhibition calendar and visitor arrangements.

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Eat & drink

Choose a local food stop around Columbia using the visitor dining directory. Confirm menus, opening days and reservations with the business.

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Stay awhile.

Choose a base for your days around Columbia. Compare dates, location and the operator’s booking terms.

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County outlines: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb, Missouri FIPS29, 114 counties plus independent St. Louis city. Six WTDO areas are editorial discovery groupings.

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