Take a tour of the stunning botanical gardens interspersed with the eclectic range of neo-Gothic and redbrick structures in this historic university.

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.

Bring a chair for a summer recital, walk beside the stream and sit at the desk of an old schoolroom in this intriguing park.

Delve into the cool cave, meander through dense forests and climb to the peaks for panoramic views over scenic valleys.

Catch an event at Mizzou Arena during your trip to Columbia. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Museum of Art and Archaeology in Columbia. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.