North Central Columbia
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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
Great staff
Reviewed on 10 Jan, 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel Columbia East
We stayed on Christmas eve night because my spouse works at the nearby hospital usually the nightshift. But this time worked Christmas eve evening then Christmas day afternoon. So, we didn't really have much of a normal Christmas. When I found out he was getting off an hour early, 11pm. We realized ...
Reviewed on 13 Jan, 2026

Best Western Plus Columbia Inn
Fast and friendly
Reviewed on 13 Jan, 2026

Wyndham Executive Center Columbia
Staff was great very nice young lady
Reviewed on 13 Jan, 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbia, MO
Extremely clean room with helpful appliances and the staff are very pleasant. Great value for how nice my stay was.
Reviewed on 12 Jan, 2026

Wingate by Wyndham - Columbia
Clean lobby, very clean rooms, nice staff
Reviewed on 10 Jan, 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.
