COLUMBIA, MISSOURI 2017– 2018 VISITOR & AREA GUIDE
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This spacious hotel offers a whole new kind of hotel experience by providing a home away from home exceptionally personal service to all of our guests who stay. With our uniquely designed guestrooms and suites that provide a warm woodsy feel, you can enjoy amenities like wi-fi and hot breakfast that are always complimentary. HOTEL FEATURES
GUESTROOM FEATURES
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• HDTV with Cable
• Complimentary Hot Breakfast
and Premium Channels
• Indoor/Outdoor Heated Pool
• Whirlpool/Fireplace Suites
• Hearth Bar
• Bunk Bed Suites
• Fitness Center
• Microwave/Refrigerator
• Business Kiosk
• Keurig Coffee Maker
• Meeting & Event Space
• Business Workspace
• Complimentary Parking
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Time and time again, visitors are delightfully surprised by what Columbia has to offer. From picturesque parks and clever cuisine to amazing art and superb shopping, visitors find that Columbia is ‘more than a college town’ and ‘surprisingly sophisticated.’ We like to think of Columbia as a cool neighborhood in a big city, with a young vibe, an active buzz and an engaged community. We’re also a friendly and welcoming community with a thriving downtown and an abundance of cultural opportunities.
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CITY BASICS DAY TRIPS SHOPPING ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES / FARMERS MARKETS
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DINING SPORTS FACILITIES CITY PARKS AND TRAILS AREA PARKS AND CAMPING / GARDENS ENTERTAINMENT GALLERIES & MUSEUMS HISTORY & ARCHITECTURE FAMILY ACTIVITIES OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES EDUCATION FESTIVALS & EVENTS LODGING VISITOR INFORMATION including helpful numbers & websites, get here, get around and visitor centers 50-53 COLUMBIA MAP / POINTS OF INTEREST
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(573) 474-8488 I-70, Exit 128A
3216 Clark Lane | Columbia, MO 65202
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(573) 474-8585 I-70, Exit 131
5700 Freedom Drive | Columbia, MO 65202
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Operated under franchise agreement with Super 8 Worldwide, Inc.
CITY BASICS POPULATION
119,108
COUNTY BOONE DISTANCE TO COLUMBIA
INCORPORATED 1826
KANSAS CITY 125 miles
HIGHER EDUCATION
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ST. LOUIS 125 miles
COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
CHICAGO 386 miles
DALLAS
RANKINGS
582 miles
OKLAHOMA CITY
Listed among America’s most artistic towns by EXPEDIA
451 miles
VIEWFINDER
OMAHA 313 miles
FLIPKEY listed Columbia in ‘6 Amazing Small Cities for a Family Vacation’
DES MOINES 245 miles
LEXINGTON
LIVABILITY.COM and USAToday consistently list Columbia among the Top College Towns
460 miles
MEMPHIS 394 miles
BICYCLING.COM named
Columbia in the 50 Best Bike Cities of 2016
LITTLE ROCK 376 miles
AVERAGE TEMPERATURE Photo courtesy Missouri Division of Tourism
CITY PARKS & TRAILS
60 MILES of trails 85 Parks 3,300 ACRES of park land
ANNUAL PRECIPITATION RAINFALL 42 inches SNOW 19 inches
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JANUARY: 38°/21° FEBRUARY: 44°/25° MARCH: 55°/34° APRIL: 66°/44° MAY: 75°/54° JUNE: 83°/63° JULY: 88°/67° AUGUST: 87°/65° SEPTEMBER: 79°/56° OCTOBER: 67°/45° NOVEMBER: 54°/35° DECEMBER: 41°/24°
DAY TRIPS Clark Centralia
Arrow Rock
Boonville
Rocheport
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ROCHEPORT*
15 miles from Columbia 11 mi W on I-70, exit 115, 4 mi on Hwy BB Rocheport-mo.com Visit shops and galleries, enjoy fine dining, bike and hike the Katy Trail, and explore history in Rocheport. Make a stop on the way at Les Bourgeois Winery and Bistro.
CENTRALIA*
Fulton
Jefferson City
* Located in Boone County
20 miles from Columbia 20 mi N on Rte B/124 573-682-2272, centraliamo.org Explore history at the Historical Society Museum and the 1864 Civil War battlefield site of Centralia. Don’t forget to stop by Chance Garden, home to the Rose Garden and listed on the National Historic Registry!
CLARK
BOONVILLE
FULTON
25 miles from Columbia 25 mi N on Hwy 63, right on Hwy P Look through the antiques and shops in the area or visit the farms in “Amish Country” to find quilts, produce, baked goods, plants, furniture, and other items. Please respect the Amish culture and refrain from taking photos of individuals.
25 miles from Columbia 25 mi W on I-70, exits 101, 103, 106 660-882-3967, goboonville.com Boonville has over 400 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, the Isle of Capri Casino off of the Missouri River and Warm Springs Ranch, open April-October, home of the Budweiser Clydesdales. There’s also shopping, dining, theater, and more!
30 miles from Columbia 21 mi E on I-70, exit 148, 9 mi S on Hwy 54 573-642-7692, visitfulton.com Check out the National Churchill Museum, Backer Auto World Museum, Kemper Center for the Arts, Missouri Firefighters Memorial, Serenity Valley Winery and more in Fulton.
JEFFERSON CITY
40 miles from Columbia 28 mi W on I-70, exit 98, 13 miles NW on MO-41 660-837-3231, arrowrock.org The village of Arrow Rock is a designated National Historic Landmark. You can see many historic buildings and sites here, check out the museums, look through shops, and enjoy a bite to eat. Don’t forget to catch a show at the popular Lyceum Theatre! 8
30 miles from Columbia 30 mi S on Hwy 63 573-632-2820, visitjeffersoncity.com Take a free tour at the Missouri State Capitol, Governor’s Mansion, or Jefferson Landing State Historic Site, or stop by one of Jeff City’s many other attractions – historic Missouri State Penitentiary, Runge Nature Center, Missouri Military History Museum, Central Dairy, and more.
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4400 Nocona Parkway Columbia, MO 65201 Exit at Hwy 63 and Discovery Pkwy
805 Keene St. - Columbia, MO 65201 • Studio, 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites w/wetbars, or kitchenettes ideal for extended stays! • Complimentary Hot Breakfast, High Speed Internet, & Local Calls. • Complimentary Social featuring light meal and beverages 3 nights a week
www.Staybridge.com/ColumbiaMO (573) 442-8600 or (877) 238-8889 From I-70 Hwy exit 128A, go South on US Hwy 63, turn left at the 1st light onto I-70 Drive SE, turn right on Keene St, we are on your right (across from Women’s and Children’s MU Hospital).
SHOPPING Columbia has a multitude of shopping opportunities for the most discriminating tastes, and you’re never more than minutes away from any of the major shopping areas.
BROADWAY SHOPS AND BROADWAY BLUFFS
Highway 63 and Broadway 573-446-5500 forumgroup.com Restaurants include Applebee’s, Chipotle, CiCi’s Pizza, Culver’s, Firehouse Subs, Crushed Red, Houlihan’s, Kobe Japanese Steakhouse and Starbucks. Specialty stores include GameStop, Plato’s Closet and Paint The Town, along with many other retailers.
COLUMBIA MALL
2300 Bernadette Dr. (Just off I-70 on Stadium Boulevard) 573-445-8458 visitcolumbiamall.com Columbia Mall is anchored by Barnes & Noble, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Sears and Target and has more than 120 stores and 8 restaurants. Take advantage of our convenient, free parking. (see ad P. 31)
CROSSROADS WEST SHOPPING CENTER
2101 W. Broadway (Corner of Stadium and W. Broadway) Clothing, sporting goods and many other stores and restaurants including G & D Pizzaria, House of Chow, Orange Leaf, Petco and more.
THE DISTRICT
573-442-6816 discoverthedistrict.com Nestled between three colleges, The District is a live/work/play neighborhood that fosters the creative, the eclectic, and the local. The District encompasses 50 square blocks of tradition and innovation. (see ad P. 11)
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FORUM SHOPPING CENTER
Corner of Forum and Stadium 573-446-5500 forumgroup.com Anchored by Schnucks Supermarket, the Forum Shopping Center also features Goodrich Forum 8 Theaters, Erdos at Home, Belle Mariée Bridal Boutique, Treats Unleashed, Tuesday Morning and other retailers. Restaurants include Chris McD’s Restaurant & Wine Bar, Subway, La Terraza, Dunn Brothers Coffee and Dickey’s BBQ.
PARKADE PLAZA
601 Business Loop 70 W. 573-442-2257 Stores and restaurants including Harbor Freight Tools, Sub Shop, Yancey Auto Parts, Kojaba, and Cosmoprof. The Parkade Center is also a great venue for private functions including holiday parties, receptions and business events.
THE SHOPPES AT STADIUM
201 N. Stadium Blvd. 573-449-8323 Anchored by Dick’s Sporting Goods and Pet Smart, also includes Bed, Bath and Beyond, Old Navy, Rue 21, Shoe Carnival, Five Guys Burgers and Fries, Gap Outlet, ULTA, Chick-fil-A and more.
IT’S GOOD TO BE HERE
DOWNTOWN COLUMBIA discoverthedistrict.com
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES ARTICHOKE ANNIE’S ANTIQUE MALL
1781 Lindberg Dr. 573-474-2056 We sell quality antiques and furniture. Located on I-70 at exit 137. Open 8am-8pm every day.
COLUMBIA COIN & STAMP
405C Bernadette Drive 573-445-1715 We buy and sell coins, stamps, gold and silver bullion and jewelry. We carry a full line of coin and stamp supplies. T-F:10am-4pm, Sa:10am2pm or by appointment.
ITCHY’S FLEA MARKET
1907 N. Providence Rd. (2 blocks north of I-70) 573-443-8275 840 SW Blue Parkway Lees Summit, MO 816-607-7024 itchysfleamarket.com You’re in for a unique experience in
a nostalgic atmosphere of antiques, collectibles and fun stuff. M-Sa:10am6pm, Su:12pm-6pm.
MCADAMS’ LTD
1501 Old Hwy 63 S. 573-442-3151 mcadamsltd.com In business for more than 40 years, this unique store offers an extensive selection of antiques, estate and fine jewelry, gifts and bridal registry, as well as furniture, custom upholstery, lighting and accessories. M-Sa:10am5pm.
MIDWAY FLEA MARKET & ANTIQUE MALL 6401 Highway 40 W 573-445-0042 midwayexpo.com Quality antique furniture, art, Americana, jewelry, coins and collectibles. Over 60,000 sq. ft. and 375 booths and displays.
FARMERS MARKETS BOONE COUNTY FARMERS MARKET
COLUMBIA MALL PARKING LOT ON STADIUM BLVD. Wed:4pm-6pm (Jun-Aug) Sa:8am-12pm (Apr. – Oct.) Columbia Farmers Market boonecountyfarmers.com A variety of vendors selling fruits, vegetables, eggs, meats, plants and much more.
COLUMBIA FARMERS MARKET
ARC: 1701 West Ash: Sa:8am-12pm (April-Oct), W:4pm-6pm (May-Oct) FORUM CHRISTIAN CHURCH: 3900 Forum Blvd: Th:3pm-6pm (May-Oct) WINTER MARKET: 601 W Business Loop 70 W: Sa:9am-12pm (Nov-March) Rain or Shine! 573-823-6889 columbiafarmersmarket.org Experience the taste of mid-Missouri! Fresh vegetables and fruit, meat, farm fresh eggs, cheeses, honey, cut flowers, plants, artisan items and more. As a producer-only market, everything sold here is offered by the farmers and artisans who help sustain our region. SNAP accepted at all markets. Live music at the ARC market every Saturday!
ORR STREET FARMERS AND ARTISANS MARKET
126 N. 10th Street, facebook.com/farmandart Su:9am-1pm (Apr. 30th-Oct. 29th) Sandwiched between Orr Street and North 10th Street in downtown Columbia, Orr Street Farmers and Artisans Market is Columbia’s destination for farm fresh produce, plants, unique arts/jewelry, informational workshops, food trucks, and entertainment.
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1100 Woodland Springs Court Columbia, MO
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Columbia’s Original Italian Restaurant Since 1976 Offering fresh pasta, steak, chicken, seafood, sandwiches and specialty salads.
Dine-In, Carry Out and Happy Hour
3103 West Broadway, Suite 109 Across from Hy-Vee in front of Walmart
573-449-3948 thepastafactorymo.com Find us on Facebook
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1839 TAPHOUSE 212 E. Green Meadows, Suite 2 573-441-1839
CAFE BERLIN 220 N. 10th St. 573-441-0400 CAFE POLAND 807 Locust St. 573-874-8929
44 CANTEEN 21 N 9th St. 573-777-8730 Missouri Restaurant Association
CAMPUS BAR & GRILL 304 S. 9th 573-817-0996
ABIGAIL’S 206 Central St. Rocheport 573-698-3000
CC’S CITY BROILER 1400 Forum Blvd, Suite 105 573-445-7772
44 STONE PUBLIC HOUSE 3910 Peachtree Dr. 573-443-2726 MID-MISSOURI CHAPTER
ADDISON’S AMERICAN GRILL 709 Cherry Street 573-256-1995 MID-MISSOURI CHAPTER
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ANGELO’S PIZZA & STEAKHOUSE 4107 S. Providence 573-443-6100 MID-MISSOURI CHAPTER
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ARRIS’ PIZZA AND PUB 1020 E. Green Meadows 573-441-1199 BABBO’S SPAGHETTERIA 1305 Grindstone Pkwy 573-442-9446
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CJ’S RESTAURANT 704 E. Broadway 573-442-7777 CHEERLEADER PUB & GRILL 1400 Cinnamon Ln. 573-442-0355 (see ad P. 2) CHILI’S GRILL & BAR 41 Conley Rd. 573-442-6067 CHRIS MCD’S 1400 Forum Blvd. 573-446-6237 (see ad P. 19) CHURCHILL’S AT THE HOLIDAY INN EXECUTIVE CENTER 2200 I-70 Drive SW 573-445-8531 (see ad P. 19)
BANDANA’S BBQ 3405 Clark Ln. 573-256-2229 MID-MISSOURI CHAPTER
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BANGKOK GARDENS 811 Cherry St. 573-874-3284 BARRED OWL BUTCHERS & TABLE 47 E Broadway 573-442-9323 BEK’S 511 Court Street, Fulton, MO 573-592-7117 MID-MISSOURI CHAPTER
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BILLIARDS ON BROADWAY 514 E Broadway 573-449-0116 MID-MISSOURI CHAPTER
Missouri Restaurant Association
BOB EVANS I-70 and Hwy. 63, Exit 128A 573-814-3256
COLEY’S AMERICAN BISTRO 15 S. 6th St. 573-442-8887 MID-MISSOURI CHAPTER
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COMO SMOKE & FIRE 4600 Paris Rd., Suite 102 573-443-3473 CRACKER BARREL 3304 Clark Lane 573-474-9977 CRUSHED RED 2540 Broadway Bluffs Dr. 573-442-0016 CULVER’S 2520 Broadway Bluffs Drive 573-442-5976 MID-MISSOURI CHAPTER
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BOOCHES 110 S. Ninth 573-874-9519 MID-MISSOURI CHAPTER
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DEUCE PUB & PIT 3700 Monterey Dr. 573-443-4350 MID-MISSOURI CHAPTER
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BRASSERIE BY UPPER CRUST 3919 S. Providence 573-874-3033 BROADWAY BREWERY 816 E. Broadway 573-449-2337
D ROWE’S 1005 Club Village Dr. 573-443-8004 DOMINO’S PIZZA 1500 I-70 Dr. SW, 416 S 9th, 1621-A Towne Dr., 3102 Green Meadows Way MID-MISSOURI CHAPTER
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BROADWAY DINER 22 S 4th St. 573-875-1173 BROIL 4603 John Garry Dr., Suite 3 573-442-6373
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ELEVENELEVEN 1111 E Broadway 573-875-7000 (see ad P. 7) MID-MISSOURI CHAPTER
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BUCKINGHAM SMOKEHOUSE BAR-B-Q 3804 Buttonwood Dr. 573-499-1490 MID-MISSOURI CHAPTER
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EL JIMADOR 3200 Penn Terrace, Suite 101 573-474-7300
BUFFALO WILD WINGS 505 E. Nifong Blvd. 573-441-2244
ERNIE’S CAFE AND STEAKHOUSE 1005 E. Walnut 573-874-7804
BUR OAK BREWING CO. 8250 Trade Center Dr. 573-814-2178
FIELDHOUSE, INC. 1109 E. Broadway 573-449-5780
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EXPERIENCE THAT DELIGHTS CUISINE YOUR PALATE AND ART OF DINING DEFINES THE IN COLUMBIA. When you dine at a Mid-Missouri Restaurant Association (MMRA) member restaurant, you’re helping to support many great programs, such as Missouri ProStart and the MRA Educational Foundation, building a bright future for culinary and hospitality students across Missouri!
Choose a proud MMRA member restaurant for your dining today. RESTAURANT 123 Main St. 555-1234 MID-MISSOURI CHAPTER
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FLAT BRANCH PUB & BREWING 115 S. Fifth St. 573-499-0400
JAKE’S 5695 E. Clark Ln., Suite 1 573-474-0999
FLYOVER 212 E Green Meadows #9 573-825-6036
JAZZ, A LOUISIANA KITCHEN 217 N. Stadium Blvd. 573-443-5299
FUDDRUCKERS 1301 Grindstone Pkwy 573-442-6484
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GLENN’S CAFE 29 S. 8th St. 573-447-7100 (see ad P. 45)
JIMMY JOHN’S GOURMET SANDWICH SHOPS 1019 E. Broadway 573-815-0043 912 A Rainforest Prkwy 573-256-7600 212 Corporate Lake Dr. 573-499-4442 4008 W. Broadway 573-256-1661 5580 Bull Run Dr 573-777-5566
GOLDEN CORRAL FAMILY STEAKHOUSE 3421 Clark Lane 573-814-3305
JINA YOO’S ASIAN BISTRO 2200 Forum Blvd. Suite 109 573-446-5462
GRAND CRU RESTAURANT 2600 S. Providence Rd. 573-443-2600
JJ’S CAFÉ 600 Business Loop 70 W 573-442-4773
GÜNTER HANS 7 Hitt St. 573-256-1205
KOBE JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE 2531 Broadway Bluffs Dr. 573-441-2341
HARPO’S RESTAURANT & SUNDECK 29 South Tenth St. 573-443-5418
LA SIESTA 33 N. 9th St. 573-449-8788
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G&D PIZZA - STEAK Crossroads West Shopping Center 573-445-8336 MID-MISSOURI CHAPTER
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HEIDELBERG RESTAURANT 410 S. Ninth St. 573-449-6927 MID-MISSOURI CHAPTER
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HONEY BAKED HAM 510 E Green Meadows Rd #107 573-256-4267 MID-MISSOURI CHAPTER
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HOSS’S MARKET & ROTISSERIE 1010A Club Village Dr. (Corner of Nifong & Forum) 573-815-9711 hosssmarket.com Columbia’s largest specialty gourmet market. Specializing in fresh made meals for dine-in, take home and catering. Plus: Full service deli, prime beef butcher shop, fresh seafood, extensive wine selection, cheese and gourmet retail. Custom gift baskets & great gift shop. Voted Columbia’s Best Caterer! Monday thru Friday 10:00am - 8:00pm and Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm MID-MISSOURI CHAPTER
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LAS MARGARITAS 10 Southampton 573-442-7500 5614 E St. Charles Rd. 573-228-6700 LES BOURGEOIS VINEYARDS Rocheport 1-800-690-1830 MID-MISSOURI CHAPTER
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LOGBOAT BREWING CO. 504 Fay St. 573-397-6786
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HOULIHAN’S RESTAURANT 2541 Broadway Bluffs 573-815-7210
LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE 31 Conley Rd. 573-874-3000 MID-MISSOURI CHAPTER
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LUCY’S CORNER CAFE 522 E. Broadway 573-875-1700 LUTZ’S FAMOUS BBQ 200 E. Nifong 573-443-4227 MAIN SQUEEZE 28 S. 9th St. 573-817-5616 MIDICI (THE NEAPOLITAN PIZZA COMPANY) 1007 E Broadway 573-443-1900 MIDWAY DINER 6401 W Hwy 40 573-445-1211 MID-MISSOURI CHAPTER
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HOUSE OF CHOW 2101 West Broadway 573-445-5763 or 573-445-8800
MURRY’S 3107 Green Meadows 573-442-4969 MID-MISSOURI CHAPTER
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HUHOT MONGOLIAN GRILL 3802 Buttonwood Dr. 573-874-2000
NEW YORK DELI 1301 Vandiver Dr. 573-886-3354
IMO’S PIZZA 124 E. Nifong 573-817-1777
NOURISH CAFÉ & MARKET 1201 E Broadway 573-818-2240
INDIA HOUSE 1101 E. Broadway 573-817-2009
OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN RESTAURANT 1300 I-70 Drive SW 573-443-2082
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INGREDIENT 304 S. Ninth Street 573-442-1503
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Hampton Inn & Suites Columbia at the University
Steps from the University, on the corner of Stadium and College! Call to make your reservation:
573.214.2222
1225 Fellows Pl, Columbia, MO 65201
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OSAKA JAPANESE RESTAURANT Sushi Bar & Hibachi Steak 120-A Nifong Blvd. 573-875-8588 THE PASTA FACTORY RESTAURANT & BAR 3103 W. Broadway 573-449-3948 (see ad P. 13) PEPPERJAX GRILL 2900 Trimble Rd. 573-442-2117 PICKLEMAN’S GOURMET CAFÉ 1106 E. Broadway 573-875-2400 2513 Old 63 S. 573-886-2300 3103 W. Broadway #105 573-875-0400 MID-MISSOURI CHAPTER
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PIZZA TREE 909 Cherry St. 573-874-9925
SYCAMORE 800 E. Broadway 573-874-8090 T.G.I. FRIDAY’S 3030 I-70 Drive SE 573-817-2440 MID-MISSOURI CHAPTER
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TACO BELL 2009 Bernadette; 3301 Clark Ln.; 411 S. Providence Rd.; 220 Business Loop 70E; Columbia Mall; 508 E. Nifong MID-MISSOURI CHAPTER
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TACO TUESDAY 212 Green Meadows Rd 573-514-7009 TAJ MAHAL 500 E Walnut St. #109 573-256-6800 TELLER’S 820 E Broadway 573-441-8355
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RED LOBSTER 1716 I-70 Drive SW 573-445-8324 RIO GRANDE MEXICAN RESTAURANT 3306 Business Park 573-445-2946 ROOM 38 38 N. 8th St 573-449-3838 SAKÉ 16 S. 10th St 573-443-7253 (SAKE) MID-MISSOURI CHAPTER
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SEOUL TACO 1020 E Broadway 573-441-8226 SHAKESPEARE’S PIZZA 220 S. Eighth 573-449-2454 3304 Broadway Bus. Park Ct. 573-447-1202 3911 Peachtree Dr 573-447-7435 MID-MISSOURI CHAPTER
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SHILOH BAR & GRILL 402 E Broadway 573-875-1800 MID-MISSOURI CHAPTER
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SMOKIN’ CHICK’S BBQ RESTAURANT 3301 W Broadway Business Park Ct #A 573-256-6450 SOPHIA’S 3915 S. Providence 573-874-8009 MID-MISSOURI CHAPTER
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SOUTHSIDE PIZZA 3911 Peachtree Dr., Suite H 573-256-4221
THE BLACK & GOLD BAR 2012 Business Loop 70 East 573-823-6340 THE ROOF 1111 E. Broadway 573-875-7000 (see ad P. 7) MID-MISSOURI CHAPTER
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THE SHOT BAR 100 S 9th 573-239-6226 MID-MISSOURI CHAPTER
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THIRSTY TURTLE 914-916 Business Loop 70 East 573-443-4350 MID-MISSOURI CHAPTER
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TROPICAL LIQUEURS (TROPS) 515 E. Broadway 573-442-8098 3805 S. Providence Rd. 573-256-7141 www.2trops.com Tropical Liqueurs has been serving its unique frozen exotic cocktails in Columbia for over 30 years. Come try our signature flavors like the Tiger Paw, Toasted Almond, ‘57 Chevy, and many more. Tropical Liqueurs – Where it’s always 85 and sunny. MID-MISSOURI CHAPTER
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TRUMANS BAR & GRILL 3304 W. Broadway Business Park Ct. 573-445-1669 UMBRIA RUSTIC ITALIAN 904 Elm St. #108 573-447-8627
STADIUM GRILL 1219 Fellows Place 573-777-9292
VAULT 23 S. 8th St. - Lower level of The Tiger Hotel 573-875-8888
STEAK ‘N SHAKE 1912 W. Worley 573-445-3097 3004 Clark Lane 573-886-8535
WALNUT ST. TAP & KITCHEN 1200 E Walnut St. 573-397-6396
SUB SHOP 209 S. 8th St. 573-449-1919 212 Green Meadows Rd. 573-449-1919 2105 W. Worley 573-449-1919 601 W Business Loop 70, St 203 573-449-1919
WILLIE’S PUB & POOL 1109 East Broadway 573-499-1800
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WEST MAIN PIZZA 923 E. Broadway 573-777-7711
WINE CELLAR & BISTRO 505 Cherry St. Downtown 573-442-7281 YOUR PIE 1413 Grindstone Plaza Dr. 573-875-8750
PROUDLY WELCOMES THE SEC! Since 1991 • www.chrismcds.com • 573-446-6237
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Voted Best & Sea Desserts food
• American/International Cuisine • Daily Chef Specials • Full Catering Services: Tailgates, Weddings and Special Occasions • Extensive Wine List 1/4 mile from MU Sports Facilities • Private Dining Available • Locally Owned 1400 Forum Blvd. #6
Columbia, MO
COLUMBIA’S PREMIER FULL SERVICE HOTEL • • • • • •
300 Spacious, Comfortable Guest Rooms • Executive Floor 3,000 Sq. Ft. State-of-the-Art Gym • Indoor & Outdoor Pools 2 Restaurants & 2 Lounges • Professional Catering Services Shearlock’s Hair Salon Convenient Location to Downtown, Campus and Local Attractions Easy Access from I-70 Across from the Columbia Mall Kids Stay and Eat Free* *Restrictions Applicable
For Reservations 573-445-8531 holidaycolumbia.com 2200 I-70 Drive S.W. • Columbia, MO 65203
SPORTS FACILITIES For more information on any P&R facilities please contact the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department at 573-874-7460 or visit their website at CoMo.gov/ ParksandRec. Sporting event planners, see our website at VisitColumbiaMO.com.
ARC (ACTIVITY & RECREATION CENTER)
1701 West Ash St. 573-874-7700 CoMo.gov/ParksandRec/ARC 73,000 sq. ft. facility featuring an indoor leisure pool, gymnasium, exercise equipment, indoor track, and group exercise classes. Pool includes water slide, lazy river, vortex and zero depth entry.
Sand Volleyball Courts
Skateboard Park
Roller Hockey Rink
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1615 Business Loop 70 W, P&R
5220 N. Oakland Gravel Rd, P&R 4500 Bethel St., P&R
1616 Business Loop 70 W, P&R 1505 E. Peabody Rd, 573-443-5315 mostateparks.com 3360 E Gans Road, P&R
1615 Businesss Loop 70 W, P&R
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5500 W. Van Horn Tavern Rd. 573-445-8100 midwaygolfcomplex.com
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For more information or to reserve a shelter please call the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department at 573-874-7460.
Dog Park / Leash-Free Areas
CITY PARKS & TRAILS
1615 Business Loop 70 W
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400 N. Providence Rd. 101 S. 4th St.
2701 Forum Blvd.
2799 N. Garth Ave. 2011 Old 63 S. 2011 Old 63 S.
MKT to GNA (Stephens)
HOMINY CREEK TRAIL
Green Valley Dr. to Lillian Dr.
JAY DIX STATION 3725 S. Scott Blvd.
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COLUMBIA AUDUBON NATURE SANCTUARY
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AREA PARKS & CAMPING
3607 Bray Ave columbia-audubon.org
COOPER’S LANDING
11505 Smith Hatchery Rd, 573-657-2544 cooperslanding.net
COTTONWOODS RV PARK
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5170 Oakland Gravel Rd., 888-303-3313 cottonwoodspark.com (see ad P. 23)
1505 E. Peabody Rd. 573-443-5315 mostateparks.com
5901 S. Hwy 163, 573-449-7402 mostateparks.com
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ROCK BRIDGE MEM. STATE PARK
Clinton, MO to Machens, MO, 573-449-7402 bikekatytrail.com
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GARDENS CHANCE GARDEN 319 E Sneed St. Centralia A horticultural attraction built in 1936 by A.B.Chance. Listed in the National Historic Registry, is Boone County’s oldest garden open to the public. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. MEMORIAL AT BATTLE GARDEN
800 S. Stadium Boulevard 573-874-7460 Located next to the MKT Trail, these landscaped gardens with walkways & benches provide a quiet setting. The writings of Dr. King are displayed as part of a sculptured amphitheater with eight triangular upright columns.
SHELTER INSURANCE GARDENS
1817 W. Broadway 573-445-8441 shelterinsurance.com Award-winning five-acre garden with more than 300 varieties of trees and shrubs and 15,000 annuals and perennials. Features a replica one-room schoolhouse, garden for the visually impaired, waterfall and stream, rose garden, desert garden and memorial to Vietnam Veterans.
THE MIZZOU BOTANIC GARDEN
573-882-4240 gardens.missouri.edu The Mizzou Botanic Garden encompasses the University of Missouri’s entire 752-acre campus. This living museum displays thousands of plants amidst famous landmarks and in thematic gardens.
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ENTERTAINMENT THE BLUE NOTE
17 N 9th Street 573-874-1944 thebluenote.com The cornerstone of arts and culture in CoMo is The Blue Note, drawing some of the biggest names in music and comedy to Columbia on a regular basis. Perfectly situated in the heart of downtown, this century old vaudeville theater went through an extensive remodel in 2015 and is sure to leave a lasting impression. The Blue Note is an ideal destination for a unique, one of a kind private or corporate event. Visit the website for events and contact information.
COLUMBIA ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY
1800 Nelwood Drive 573-474-3699 cectheatre.org Community members of all ages performing plays and musicals like Little Shop of Horrors (8/2017), Twelve Angry Jurors (10/2017), Next to Normal (1/2018), and more.
LOGBOAT BREWING COMPANY
504 Fay St. 573-397-6786 logboatbrewing.com Logboat Brewing Co. is a family and dog (outside only) friendly microbrewery located in NE downtown Columbia complete with a taproom and large, fenced-in park setting. Ragtag Cinema photo courtesy Jennifer McGovney
MAPLEWOOD BARN COMMUNITY THEATRE
2900 E. Nifong 573-227-2276 maplewoodbarn.com The Maplewood Barn Community Theatre provides high quality, live community theatre to mid-Missouri audiences in an informal, family friendly, outdoor setting in historic Nifong Park. Visit the website for information on upcoming events and tickets.
MISSOURI SYMPHONY SOCIETY
203 South 9th Street, PO Box 841, 573-875-0600 mosymphonysociety.org The Missouri Symphony Society produces Hot Summer Nights annually every June and July, the heartland’s largest classical and pops summer music festival. The Festival features the Missouri Symphony Orchestra, mid-Missouri’s 55-member resident, professional orchestra.
RAGTAG CINEMA
10 Hitt Street 573-441-8504 ragtagcinema.org As Columbia’s only art house movie theatre, Ragtag Cinema exhibits independent international and documentary films 365 days a year, on two screens. As a 501c3 arts organization, Ragtag’s mission is to foster an appreciation of film as an art form and to stimulate discussion and inspire change. Ragtag regularly hosts filmmakers to attend screenings and engage in interactive discussion with the audience. Ragtag is located in the Hittsville building along with two other businesses - Uprise Bakery and Hitt Records. Cinema patrons are welcome to take food and drinks from the Uprise kitchen or bar into either of the two theaters. Logboat Brewing Co
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ENTERTAINMENT ROSE MUSIC HALL
1013 Park Ave., 573-874-1944 rosemusichall.com Located on the northern edge of downtown, Rose Music Hall is the perfect place to check out up-andcoming bands from across the world, as well as the best that CoMo has to offer! During the summer, the music moves outside into the beautiful and spacious Rose Park - Columbia’s best and biggest outdoor beer garden. Enjoy lawn games, live music, cold beer and the best tacos in town. Rose Music Hall and Rose Park are also available for private parties and corporate events. Visit the website for events and contact information.
STEPHENS COLLEGE PLAYHOUSE AND WAREHOUSE THEATRE
100 Willis, Stephens College Campus 573-876-7199 stephens.edu/performingarts The Stephens College School of Performing Arts offers a full schedule of theatre, dance and music performances throughout the academic year. Performances feature students and faculty from Stephens’ theatre program – ranked 6th in the country by The Princeton Review and guest artists from around the country.
TALKING HORSE PRODUCTIONS
210 St. James St. 573-268-1381 talkinghorseproductions.org Talking Horse Productions (THP) is a professional theatre company located in the North Village Arts District. THP produces plays in a variety of genres: dramas, comedies, and musicals. Check our website for a listing of shows, descriptions, audition dates, and a link for online ticket sales. Our theatre is intimate (60-70) and provides a unique experience. Come see a show!
George Clinton and P Funk The University Concert Series
UNIVERSITY CONCERT SERIES
203 S. Ninth Street, Missouri Theatre (Box Office) 573-882-3781 concertseries.org The University Concert Series brings world-class performing arts events to mid-Missouri. Opera, ballet, orchestra, chamber, jazz, pop, modern dance, Broadway shows, family events and nationally known performers are all a part of the Concert Series tradition. Box office hours are 9am - 5pm Monday through Friday.
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI DEPT. OF THEATRE AT RHYNSBURGER THEATRE AND CORNER PLAYHOUSE
129 Fine Arts Bldg, MU 573-882-7529 theatre.missouri.edu/onstage Bringing the best in original, innovative and classical theatre to Columbia throughout the year, including Summer Repertory. Admission: $15 General Public, $13 Early Bird discount one week prior. Call for box office hours or information on group discounts.
THE “WE ALWAYS SWING”® JAZZ SERIES
21 N. 10th St. 573-449-3009 wealwaysswing.org A concert-producing and educational nonprofit organization dedicated to presenting the world’s finest jazz musicians, as well as providing educational opportunities for all ages including a free 7,000 title jazz library.
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GALLERIES & MUSEUMS For complete information on Columbia’s Publicly Accessible Art, visit CoMo.gov/arts
ARTLANDISH GALLERY
1019 E. Walnut St. 573-442-2999 artlandishgallery.com Artlandish Gallery is chock full of unique gifts, fine craft, fine art, pottery, glass, jewelry, and wearables all handmade by local artists.
BLUESTEM MISSOURI CRAFTS
13 S. 9th St. 573-442-0211 bluestemcrafts.com This unique gallery features an eclectic collection of traditional and contemporary fine crafts from Missouri and the eight neighboring states. Bluestem represents nearly 300 artists. (see ad P. 29)
COLUMBIA ART LEAGUE 207 S. 9th St. 573-443-8838 columbiaartleague.org A contemporary non-profit gallery, founded in 1959 and known throughout the state for its fine art submitted by professional, non-professional and locally and nationally acclaimed artists. There are 6 exhibitions a year; entry to the gallery is free of charge and artwork is available for purchase.
ORR STREET STUDIOS
106 Orr Street orrstreetstudios.com An artistic cultural center featuring national and regional artists as well as unique programs to foster discussion in a salon-like atmosphere. Known for the sixteen 6’ x 9’ doorways designed and built by Chris Teeter.
RESIDENT ARTS
1023 E. Walnut St. #3 573-303-7195 Resident Arts is a nonprofit gallery and studio providing professional development for artists to cultivate the arts locally and broaden the horizons of artists, nationally.
SAGER | BRAUDIS GALLERY
1025 E. Walnut 573-442-4831 sagerbraudisgallery.com Sager | Braudis Gallery features rotating exhibits of contemporary art and midcentury masterworks in a variety of media including painting, sculpture, fiber, ceramics, jewelry, and more.
BOONE COUNTY MUSEUM & MONTMINY ART GALLERY
3701 Ponderosa 573-443-8936 boonehistory.org Located in Nifong Park and highlighting the history of Boone County, the museum features 6,000 square feet of exhibit space with changing exhibits depicting events & life in Boone County, 1820 to the present. The adjacent 2,800 square-foot Montminy Art Gallery features works of local and regional artists and is home to John W. “Blind” Boone’s 1891 grand piano. The museum also curates the historic 1877 Maplewood House and four historic buildings in ‘Boone Village’. COLUMBIA COLLEGE GALLERIES:
GREG HARDWICK & SIDNEY LARSON GALLERIES
Brown Hall on Columbia College Campus 573-875-7517 Features exhibits by students, faculty and professional artists. Call for hours. STEPHENS COLLEGE FEATURES GALLERIES & MUSEUMS INCLUDING:
STEPHENS COLLEGE COSTUME MUSEUM
6 N. College Ave., Lela Raney Wood Hall 573-876-7220 stephens.edu/services/box-office/ fashion/ The Historic Costume Gallery features rotating fashion exhibits from the Costume Museum & Research Library, which includes more than 13,000 garments donated by alumnae, friends and designers dating back to 1730. The Gallery holds public exhibits on the mezzanine floor of Lela Raney Wood Hall. Stephens College Costume Museum
13 South Ninth | Columbia, MO Monday - Thursday 10am - 6pm • Friday 10am - 8:30pm Saturday 10am - 6pm • Sunday 12pm - 5pm
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GALLERIES & MUSEUMS THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI CAMPUS FEATURES NUMEROUS GALLERIES & MUSEUMS INCLUDING:
GEORGE CALEB BINGHAM GALLERY
A125 Fine Arts Center, UMC 573-882-3555 art.missouri.edu An impressive gallery with a sampling of works by faculty, students, national and international artists in all media.
GLEN SMART WATERFOWL & UPLAND GAME BIRD COLLECTION
School of Natural Resources, 103 Anheuser-Busch Natural Resources Building 573-882-7045 snr.missouri. edu/about/exhibits An extensive collection of over 200 waterfowl and upland game specimens from around the world. Open during normal business hours.
THE STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF MISSOURI
Columbia Research Center Hitt Street at Lowry Mall, ground floor Ellis Library, MU Campus 573-882-7083 shsmo.org SHSMO houses the nation’s best collection of Missouri regional and westward expansion art. It features Thomas Hart Benton’s provocative WWII series, Year of Peril, and one of the largest collections of paintings by George Caleb Bingham, including the iconic civil war piece Order No. 11. Additional Missouri artists are represented with rotating exhibits in the galleries. An extensive editorial cartoon collection, large number of images chronicling all periods and regions of the state, and an array of historical records also offer new insights into Missouri history and culture.
WILBUR ENNS ENTOMOLOGY MUSEUM
MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY
Room 3-38 Agriculture Building, UMC 573-882-2410 museum.insecta.missouri.edu Research Museum with over 7 million specimens of insects, arachnids and fossils from the Ozark Plateau, Midwest, and some exotic specimens - a small number of which are on display. Call for museum hours and group tour appointments.
MUSEUM OF ART & ARCHAEOLOGY
YECKEL COLLECTION
Mizzou North 115 Business Loop 70 W anthromuseum.missouri.edu Permanent exhibition gallery includes Native American artifacts, Missouri history and prehistory and the Grayson Archery Collection. Temporary exhibits rotate several times a year.
Mizzou North, 115 Business Loop 70 W, UMC 573-882-3591 maa.missouri.edu Mid-Missouri’s only accredited museum, containing masterworks from seven millennia and six continents; art from ancient through Renaissance to modern, artifacts and archaeology.
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School of Natural Resources 103 Anheuser-Busch Natural Resources Building, UMC 573-882-7045 snr.missouri.edu/about/exhibits Contains 44 species from Africa, Eurasia and North America; some listed as rare or endangered. Open during normal business hours.
Wilbur Enns Entomology Museum
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HISTORY & ARCHITECTURE BLIND BOONE HOME
10 North 4th Street 573-499-0039 blindboonehome.com The restored 1880s-era home of famed concert pianist John William “Blind” Boone is open by appointment for tours and is available for small events.
THE CENTRALIA BATTLEFIELD
3 miles SE of Centralia on Rangeline Rd. centraliabattlefield.com On this historic site Sept 27 1864, occurred one of the bloodiest battles of the civil war. Confederate guerillas surprised and defeated 120 Federal soldiers.
COLUMBIA CEMETERY
30 E. Broadway 573-449-6320 columbiacemetery.org We are Columbia’s historic cemetery, with pioneer families of the city buried alongside university presidents, professors and other prominent Columbia citizens. We have veterans of every war since the Revolution. The cemetery is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
MISSOURI THEATRE
203 S. Ninth Street 573-882-3200 concertseries.org Built in 1928, the Missouri Theatre is mid-Missouri’s only pre-Depression era movie palace/vaudeville stage and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Beautifully renovated in 2008, this “gem of a show palace” features elegant décor.
THE STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF MISSOURI
Columbia Research Center, Hitt Street at Lowry Mall, ground floor Ellis Library, MU Campus 573-882-7083 shsmo.org The SHSMO houses a vast art collection featuring George Caleb Bingham and Thomas Hart Benton, as well as 3,500+ titles of historic Missouri newspapers, 100,000+ photographs, 4,000+ maps, and much more.
STEPHENS COLLEGE HISTORIC QUADRANGLE
FIRESTONE BAARS CHAPEL
Corner of Broadway and College Avenue, Stephens College Campus 573-876-7207, stephens.edu The Stephens College Historic Quadrangle, located at Broadway and College Avenue, comprises Columbia, Wood and Hickman Halls, the President’s Home and Historic Senior Hall.
FRANCIS QUADRANGLE
THE VILLAGE AT BOONE JUNCTION AND HISTORIC MAPLEWOOD HOUSE
Located on Walnut, Stephens College Campus 573-876-7257 St. Louis Arch architect Eero Saarinen also designed the chapel, which features a 4-foyer design. 8th & Elm Street, 573-882-6333 for tours missouri.edu/visitors Francis Quadrangle captures the spirit and tradition of MU. The quad includes numerous buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, such as the Residence, where university presidents and chancellors have lived since 1867.
JEWELL CEMETERY STATE HISTORIC SITE
Adjacent to 2805 S. Providence 573-449-7402 mostateparks.com Jewell Cemetery State Historic Site contains the grave of Missouri’s 22nd governor (1875-1877), Charles Hardin, along with descendants of George Jewell. There are also about 20 unlettered limestone blocks that are presumed to mark the graves of slaves owned by the Jewell family.
3801 Ponderosa 573-443-8936 boonehistory.org Boone Junction is a collection of four historic buildings relocated to Columbia’s Nifong Park and features the fully-furnished 1822 Gordon Log Cabin and the 1920’s era Easley Country Store. The McQuitty House and the Victorian-era Ryland farm house complete the village. North of the village sits the Historic Maplewood House, built in 1877 and on the National Register of Historic Places. Open for tours April through October by appointment only. Tour fees apply.
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FAMILY ACTIVITIES AMF TOWN AND COUNTRY LANES
GOODRICH FORUM 8 THEATRE
THE ARC (ACTIVITY & RECREATION CENTER)
KIDZ COURT & CAROUSEL AT THE COLUMBIA MALL
1508 N. Providence Rd. 573-442-4729 amf.com/townandcountrylanesmo AMF Town & Country Lanes offers traditional bowling on 32 lanes, a separate bar area and game room.
1701 W. Ash 573-874-7700 CoMo.gov/ParksandRec/ARC Modern recreation facility with indoor leisure pool (triple loop water slide, lazy river, interactive water play feature, hydro therapy pool and lap lanes), gymnasium, indoor track and cardio/strength training zones. Pass holders (annual, multiple and daily) will also have access to a variety of group exercise classes such as step and/or body conditioning, as well as basic aquatic fitness classes.
THE CANDY FACTORY
7th & Cherry 573-443-8222 thecandyfactory.biz Columbia’s hometown candy shop where chocolates and other confections are made fresh daily. Bring your family and watch candies be made in the production facility and take pictures in front of the “Candy Land” like paintings.
COLUMBIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Daniel Boone Regional Library System 100 W. Broadway 573-443-3161 dbrl.org State-of-the-art library with extensive children’s area, special classes/events, story times, and an interactive early learning activity center.
EMPIRE ROLLER RINK
1305 Business Loop 70 East 573-443-7375 empirerollerrink.com This rink is sure to bring hours of fun. Group parties by arrangement.
GOING BONKERS
3812 Buttonwood 573-499-0366 goingbonkers.com/bonkers_mo Family fun center with food court, arcade, indoor playground and special play area for toddlers.
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1209 Forum Katy Parkway 573-445-7469 gqti.com Movie theatre with 8 screens and stadium seating, featuring $1 family matinees in spring and fall.
I-70 & Stadium 573-445-8458 visitcolumbiamall.com Soft play area for children, arcade games and the only grand carousel in mid-Missouri. Café Court, family restrooms, Nursing room, shops and more. Also host a party in Build-ABear Court.
LAZER LANES
3412 Grindstone Pkwy 573-447-6021 lazerlanes.com Lazer Lanes is a locally owned family entertainment center, featuring 12 bowling lanes, arcade with full redemption center, laser tag, bumper cars, café and a bar.
THE MUD ROOM
1103 E. Walnut 573-441-1683 mudroomstudio.com Classes are available for children and adults. Make your own pottery or paint on hundreds of pre-made ceramic pieces. Walk-ins welcome.
REGAL STADIUM 14 THEATERS
2800 Goodwin Pointe Dr., Stadium & Hwy 63 573-817-0770 regmovies.com Movie theater with full arcade and private parties by arrangement.
TIGER BOUNCE
3601 Buttonwood Dr. 573-443-3695 tigerbouncehouse.com Columbia’s only indoor inflatable children’s entertainment center! Tiger Bounce has wall to wall inflatables, arcade games, full concessions and private party rooms designed for children 12 years and younger.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES DREW’S GUIDE SERVICE Rocheport, MO 573-881-6160 missouriboatworks.com Celebrating our 17th season providing full service excursions for sightseeing, birdwatching and fishing on the Missouri River in the central Missouri Area. Maplewood Home
COLUMBIA CITY PARKS & TRAILS
573-874-7460 CoMo.gov Bicycle rentals available at Cyclextreme. 203 N. Providence, Ste 103 573-874-7044 cyclex.com Over 3,300 acres of park land and 85 sites. Cosmopolitan Park at Stadium Blvd N. and Bus Loop 70 W. is Columbia’s largest park with an extensive playground, skate park, roller hockey rink, mountain bike trail, fitness trail, tennis courts, ballfields and more. Twin Lakes Recreation Area at 2500 Chapel Hill Road includes a water playground for younger children and a dog park. Stephens Lake Park at Broadway and Old Hwy 63 has an unguarded swim beach, sprayground, 2.3-miles of paved walking/biking trails and 3 playgrounds. Nifong Park features the Boone County Historical Museum, historic Maplewood Home and village. The MKT Nature and Fitness Trail is an 8.9-mile historic, rail-trail with multiple trail heads – downtown location at Flat Branch Park. Begin your weekend cycling journey from one of Columbia’s hotels, and ride the MKT to the 240-mile Katy Trail State Park.
MIDWAY GOLF COMPLEX
I-70 West Exit 121 573-445-8100 A year round 18-hole golf facility and a par 72 miniature golf course, batting cages, driving range, go-karts, discount golf pro shop, and limited snack bar. Group parties by arrangement.
ROCK BRIDGE MEMORIAL STATE PARK 5901 Missouri 163 573-449-7402 mostateparks.com Explore scenic Rock Bridge State Park’s numerous trails including one planked trail, formations such as the rock bridge and Devil’s Icebox Cave, streams, grasslands, and more in the park’s 2,273 acres.
SHELTER INSURANCE GARDENS
1817 W. Broadway 573-445-8441 shelterinsurance.com/aboutshelter/ events/ Award-winning 5-acre garden with a one-room schoolhouse, giant sundial, sensory garden, Japanese Koi fish ponds and more.
Flat Branch Park
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EDUCATION COLLEGES In Columbia, higher education plays a major economic and social role.
COLUMBIA COLLEGE
573-875-7352, CCIS.edu Founded in 1851 in Columbia, Missouri, Columbia College has been helping students advance their lives through higher education for more than 165 years. As a private, nonprofit, liberal arts and sciences institution, the college takes pride in its small classes, experienced faculty and quality educational programs. With more than 30 locations across the country, students may enroll in day, evening or online classes. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Columbia College educates more than 25,000 students each year and has more than 83,000 alumni worldwide.
MOBERLY AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE COLUMBIA 573-234-1067, macc.edu/Columbia The MACC - Columbia Higher Education Center moved to the Parkade Center in July 2010. With a recent 16,500 sq. ft. addition, MACC now occupies 53,500 sq. ft. at the Business Loop location. In addition to the new classroom space, offices and computer labs, the expansion provided an art studio and Mechatronics lab. The MACC Columbia campus offers nine degree programs.
STEPHENS COLLEGE
1-800-876-7207, stephens.edu Stephens College, founded in 1833, offers innovative, career-focused programming, sound in the liberal arts with an emphasis in creative arts and sciences. The College teaches bold women with bright dreams to go after the life they want. A private women’s college, Stephens also provides graduate and certificate programs for both women and men.
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Stephens College, photo courtesy Stephens College
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI
573-882-2456, missouri.edu The University of Missouri was founded in 1839 in Columbia, representing the birth of public higher education west of the Mississippi River. Today, the 1,262-acre campus improves lives as Missouri’s largest public research university and serves citizens statewide as a land-grant institution. MU offers more than 300 degrees and certificates through 18 colleges and schools and has 30,000 students representing every U.S. state and 120 countries. Among Missouri’s public universities, Mizzou grants 27 percent of bachelor’s degrees, 23 percent of master’s degrees and 61 percent of doctoral degrees. Faculty, staff and students work hard to honor the public trust by upholding four values: respect, responsibility, discovery and excellence. LIBRARIES
COLUMBIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Daniel Boone Regional Library System Hours: 9am-9pm Monday – Thursday, 9am-6pm Friday, 9am-5pm Saturday, 1-5pm Sunday 100 West Broadway 573-443-3161, dbrl.org The library houses current fiction and non-fiction books, popular magazines, a variety of newspapers, music CDs, DVDs, audiobooks and more. Offers classes and events on a variety of topics for adults, teens, children and families. Beverages and snacks for sale in lobby. Its website, www. dbrl.org, has eBooks, audiobooks, music, movies, TV shows and other resources.
FESTIVALS & EVENTS A GUIDE TO FESTIVALS AND CULTURAL EVENTS IN COLUMBIA & SURROUNDING AREAS VisitColumbiaMo.com | info@CoMo.gov To access the Office of Cultural Affairs and Parks & Recreation, visit the City’s website at CoMo.gov.
FIRST FRIDAYS IN THE NORTH VILLAGE ARTS DISTRICT 1ST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH 6PM-9PM northvillageartsdistrict.org First Fridays is a free art crawl on the first Friday of each month from 6pm to 9pm in the North Village Arts District. Galleries, shops and businesses will be open with music, art demonstrations, children’s activities, refreshments and more.
FAMILY FUN FEST
Presented by Columbia Parks & Recreation MAY - SEPTEMBER, 2017 3RD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH 6PM-8PM 573-874-7460 CoMo.gov
Family Fun Fest
Mark the third Wednesday of the month on your calendar! This family event transforms Cosmo Park into fun central with a new theme each month. Entertainment for the entire family will feature music, special performances, art activities, hands-on activities and guaranteed fun for all ages.
29TH ANNUAL SALUTE TO VETERANS CELEBRATION MAY 27-28, 2017 SALUTE TO VETERANS AIRSHOW MAY 29, 2017 - PARADE LOOK AHEAD TO 2018! MAY 26-27, 2018 SALUTE TO VETERANS AIRSHOW MAY 28, 2018 - PARADE Columbia Regional Airport and Downtown Columbia, salute.org This FREE (no admission fee, no parking fee) annual two-day Air Show and Parade is presented every Memorial Day Weekend by Salute to Veterans Corporation to: “recognize, honor, and thank all veterans and active duty members of the Armed Services of the United States of America and its Allies, past and present, both living and dead.” The Air Show, which is at Columbia Regional Airport from 9am-4pm both Saturday and Sunday, will feature WWI, WWII, and present-day military aircraft on display, open for tours, and performing stunning aerobatic shows. The Parade will begin at 10am on Monday in downtown Columbia, ending with a mass jump by the US Army Golden Knights into the Columbia College Athletic Field on Rangeline and Wilkes. The jump will kick-start the military ceremony with keynote speaker that 37 concludes the annual Memorial Day Weekend Celebration.
FESTIVALS & EVENTS CENTRALIA ANCHOR FESTIVAL JUNE 2-4, 2017 centraliamochamber.com
The city of Centralia hosts the Anchor Festival annually on the beautiful downtown city square. Activities include crafts and concessions, continuous free musical entertainment, carnival, parade, 3 on 3 basketball, tractor show, car show, community worship, a fun run and anchor driving contest.
Art in the Park, photos courtesy Jonathan Steffens
ART IN THE PARK JUNE 3-4, 2017 Stephens Lake Park 573-443-8838 columbiaartleague.org artintheparkcolumbia.org Begun in 1959, Art in the Park is the oldest and largest fine arts festival in mid-Missouri. The festival features more than 100 visual artists from across the United States, displaying a variety of media including painting, drawing, photography, pottery, jewelry, fibers, sculpture, wood and glass. Enjoy engaging hands-on activities, roving magician and children’s entertainment and a creative environment that the whole family will love. Art in the Park, photo courtesy Missouri Division of Tourism
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FESTIVALS & EVENTS SHELTER INSURANCE GARDENS CONCERT SERIES SUNDAY EVENINGS IN JUNE AND JULY 1817 W. Broadway, 573-445-8441 shelterinsurance.com/aboutshelter/events/ This concert series has delighted local families for many years and offers a wide variety of performances on Sunday evenings in June and July. The free concerts are held in the Shelter Insurance Gardens. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy.
HOT SUMMER NIGHTS MUSIC FESTIVAL JUNE 8 – JULY 15, 2017 573-875-0600, Box Office 573-882-3781 mosymphonysociety.org Hot Summer Nights is six weeks of fabulous music – classical and pop – with the Missouri Symphony Orchestra in the exquisitely-renovated, historic Missouri Theatre, as well as other community venues. Guest artists from concert halls all over the world join Columbia’s summer resident, professional orchestra to entertain music lovers of all ages with a diverse repertoire. Tickets for the June and July concerts are very affordable at $14-$34. Our Family Concerts and some community concerts are free.
SHOW-ME STATE GAMES Missouri State Senior Games
2017 GAMES: JUNE 16-18, JULY 21-23, JULY 28-30 FOR 2018 DATES AND A LIST OF YEAR-ROUND EVENTS, PLEASE VISIT WWW.SMSG.ORG 573-882-2101 The Show-Me STATE GAMES (SMSG) is an Olympic-style sports festival with more than 40 sports for all ages and ability levels. In addition to the summer games, the Show-Me STATE GAMES offers events throughout the year to promote health, fitness, family and fun. Thousands come together to participate in the Show-Me STATE GAMES each year.
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Youth Football, photo courtesy Show-Me STATE GAMES
Show-Me State Games Photos courtesy Paula Alexander
FESTIVALS & EVENTS 4TH OF JULY - FIRE IN THE SKY JULY 4, 2017 The District 573-874-7460 CoMo.gov Celebrate the 4th of July at the City of Columbia’s annual Fire in the Sky with free activities and entertainment for the whole family. Independence Day themed children’s activities and live music at Peace Park and Flat Branch Park, and later, watch fireworks choreographed to music simulcast on KBXR 102.3. Food Trucks available and free parking downtown and on MU campus.
Fire In The Sky
BOONE COUNTY FAIR JULY 18-22, 2017 Sturgeon Fairgrounds 573-474-9435 The fair offers a variety of activities and shows to entertain all age groups. Featured attractions include truck and tractor pulls, livestock shows, a demolition derby, talent competition nights, a family-oriented carnival, musical acts, the Boone County Country Ham Breakfast, horse shoe competition and more.
COMO ECLIPSE: SHOW ME TOTALITY AUGUST 21, 2017 FROM 10AM-3PM Cosmo Park and Gans Creek Recreation Area 573-875-1231 comoeclipse.com Columbia will be in the direct path of totality for the 2017 total solar eclipse! We will have a whole 2 minutes and 36 seconds of totality, beginning at 1:12 PM. The main viewing event will be at Cosmo Park with food, music, activities, and more. Eclipse enthusiasts: you’ll want to set up your viewing equipment at Gans Creek Recreation Area for a viewing experience without the festivities. Head to the website for full list of weekend events and more information.
CATTLEMEN DAYS RODEO AUGUST 25-26, 2017 @ 8:00PM Cedar Valley Riders Saddle Club Arena, Ashland cattlemendaysrodeo.com The rodeo is an annual event held during August of each year. Live music starts at 7:00pm with the rodeo performance starting at 8:00pm. After the completion of each rodeo performance, a dance is held on the rodeo grounds with a live band. The Rodeo parade is on Saturday at 2pm. Kiddy Roundup is Saturday starting at 6pm (paid admission required).
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FESTIVALS & EVENTS MID-MISSOURI PRIDEFEST AUGUST 26, 2017 FROM 1-9 PM Rose Music Hall midmopride.org Mid-Missouri PrideFest is an annual celebration of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and ally community in Mid-Missouri. This familyfriendly event includes entertainment, food, vendors, information on community organizations, children’s activities, live performances and more. Event is free and open to the public!
40TH ANNUAL HERITAGE FESTIVAL & CRAFT SHOW
Mid-Missouri PrideFest photo courtesy Mid-MO PrideFest
Heritage Festival, Photo courtesy Columbia Parks & Rec
SEPTEMBER 16-17, 2017 10 AM TO 5 PM Historic Nifong Park, 573-874-7460 CoMo.gov Visitors will be taken back to the traditions of the past. Listen, learn and see history as it comes alive. Enjoy entertainment, including traditional and roots music, and American Indian, German and folk dance. See artisans and tradesmen demonstrate “lost arts,” and shop for handmade crafts. Kids will have a great time in the Fun For Young’uns area or listening to Ghost Stories Saturday eve from 8-9:30 pm. Tour the Historic Maplewood Home, Boone Junction Village, and the Walters Boone County Historical Museum. All of that along with food trucks and a beautiful park setting will make the Heritage Festival a family tradition!
Heritage Festival, photos courtesy Missouri Division of Tourism
THE ROOTS N BLUES N BBQ FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 29 - OCTOBER 1, 2017 Stephens Lake Park rootsnbluesnbbq.com
Punch Brothers - Roots N Blues Photo courtesy Rachel Grant
The nationally recognized Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival features over 30 artists representing the genres of roots, blues, gospel, country, folk, rock, bluegrass, and soul. American Blues Scene Magazine called it “One of the most prominent festivals in the country!” As well as live music, fans enjoy delicious BBQ from local and national vendors, the beautiful scenery of Stephens Lake Park, and Art installations created by local artists. The festival is a fun, true, and unique celebration of music, food, and culture.
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FESTIVALS & EVENTS ROOTS N BLUES N BBQ BETSY FARRIS MEMORIAL 1/2 MARATHON AND 10K SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 AT 7AM Stephens Lake Park Register online at rootsnbluesnbbq.com
Roots N Blues Half Marathon and 10K
Participants enjoy a scenic run through Columbia with the music of local Roots N Blues musicians along the way. All runners receive a race shirt, a finisher’s medal, a BBQ sandwich and a beer after the event, and a discount voucher to The Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival. There are 2 course options for the race: ½ Marathon and 10K. Participants compete for age group and overall awards, with cash prizes for top finishers in the 10K. Betsy Farris ran in countless races and was an inspiration to many on their fitness journey. We are honored to remember her with the race.
HARTSBURG PUMPKIN FESTIVAL OCTOBER 14-15, 2017 hartsburgpumpkinfest.com The charming river town of Hartsburg hosts thousands of visitors during this annual festival on the second weekend in October, which features 150 craft vendors, petting zoo, pony rides, food booths, pumpkins galore and a variety of pumpkin activities for the whole family.
MSHSAA EVENTS IN COLUMBIA OCTOBER 9-10, 2017 GIRLS GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS NOVEMBER 4, 2017 BOYS AND GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS FEBRUARY 15-17, 2018 WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS APRIL 26-28, 2018 MSHSAA STATE MUSIC FESTIVAL MAY 4-5, 2018 SCHOLAR BOWL MAY 18-19, 2018 BOYS & GIRLS TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS CLASS 1,2,3 MAY 25-26, 2018 BOYS & GIRLS TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS CLASS 4, 5 mshsaa.org The Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA), promotes the value of participation, sportsmanship, team play, and personal excellence to develop citizens who make positive contributions to their community and support the democratic principles of our state and nation. Columbia is the host community to a variety of MSHSAA championship events and activities that bring thousands of visitors to our community. (All MSHSAA Track & Field Championship events are held at Atkins Stadium, Jefferson City High School, Jefferson City, MO)
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FESTIVALS & EVENTS CITIZEN JANE FILM FESTIVAL OCTOBER 26-29, 2017 citizenjanefilmfestival.org The 10th annual Citizen Jane Film Festival returns to downtown Columbia to celebrate the best of fiction, documentaries, and short films made by women from around the world. The Citizen Jane Film Festival is one of those weekends you won’t want to miss. Independent Film by Independent Women.
LIVING WINDOWS FESTIVAL DECEMBER 1, 2017 573-442-6816 discoverthedistrict.com On the first Friday of December, shopkeepers throughout The District move all the merchandise out of their front windows and stage live holiday performances for onlookers. Merchants go to great lengths to outdo one another, making each year’s displays even more impressive than before. Open houses, strolling carolers, holiday treats and visits with Santa, all against a backdrop of holiday lights.
TRUE/FALSE FILM FEST MARCH 1-4, 2018 truefalse.org Entering its fifteenth year, the True/False Film Fest joins smart, impassioned, and forward-thinking filmmakers with the best audiences in the world. True/False is a magical Columbia experience, offering four days of the newest and most compelling nonfiction films, each accompanied by a filmmaker, plus dozens of bands playing before screenings and at concerts all weekend. With art installations throughout downtown, a legendary live game show, and the annual March March Parade, True/False transforms the City into a one-of-a-kind utopia. True/False Film Fest Photo courtesy Rachel Grant
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