North Central Columbia
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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.
Top hotels in North Central Columbia
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbia, MO
Very clean as always
Reviewed on 22 Mar, 2026
Wyndham Executive Center Columbia
I appreciate
Reviewed on 22 Mar, 2026
Stoney Creek Hotel Columbia
The hotel theme is a cute idea however, as other guests have mentioned, it needs updated. Rooms are large. Needs to be deep cleaned more frequently. Carpet around the perimeter of the room is dirty. The water gets scalding hot which scared me having a two year old. The beds were ok but the headboard ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar, 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Columbia, MO
Nice friendly staff.
Reviewed on 23 Mar, 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Columbia East
Loved everything about our stay except the A/C. Did not keep room cool, tried to set it for 68 degrees but it never got under 74. Hotel is clean and quiet.
Reviewed on 23 Mar, 2026
Best Western Plus Columbia Inn
Our room smelled like a wet dog and stinky feet. When i booked the room, i booked a double queen room but we got a king and a pull out couch room. We did not get pillows for the pull out couch. The pool was so cold my kids did not want to swim.
Reviewed on 23 Mar, 2026
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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.
