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Columbia

300 South Providence Road, Columbia, MO 65203 · Columbia, MO

Why you should go…

The Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau is a department of the City of Columbia that promotes Columbia and Boone County as a tourism destination. It covers dining, outdoor recreation, festivals and events, sports, shopping, arts, and history, and is fully funded by the city's hotel lodging tax. A 12-member advisory board, including lodging property operators, guides the bureau's work.

  • #visitor center
  • #tourism
  • #college town
  • #missouri
  • #boone county

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General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Columbia, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Museums
    History Buff

    America's National Churchill Museum

    Under $25

    Fulton, Missouri museum on the Westminster College campus honoring Winston Churchill's legacy.

    22 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Boonville Visitor Center

    Free

    Boonville's visitor center and free River, Rails & Trails Museum beside the Katy Trail on the Missouri River.

    22 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Missouri Division of Tourism

    Free

    Missouri's official state tourism office, helping travelers plan trips across the Show-Me State.

    27 mi awayMore like this