Columbia, Boone County, MO

Places to go in Columbia

51 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

44 Canteen

Nightlife

44 Canteen

Polished tavern & dining room with a warm vibe, a changing brew selection & upmarket pub eats.

21 N 9th St, Columbia, MO 65201, USA

Acola Coffee Company

Food & Drink

Acola Coffee Company

300 N 10th St Ste 100, Columbia, MO 65201, USA

Addison's - An American Grill

Food & Drink

Addison's - An American Grill

Convivial eatery, decorated in colorful paintings, boasts an eclectic menu & a happy hour.

709 Cherry St, Columbia, MO 65201, USA

Albert-Oakland Park

Outdoors

Albert-Oakland Park

Park with seasonal aquatic center, lighted athletic fields, a disc golf course & a fitness trail.

1900 Blue Ridge Rd, Columbia, MO 65202, USA

Aurora Medical Spa

Wellness

Aurora Medical Spa

505 E Nifong Blvd Ste 107, Columbia, MO 65201, USA

Barred Owl Butcher & Table

Food & Drink

Barred Owl Butcher & Table

Focusing on whole-animal butchery, this hip spot offers elevated pub fare with seasonal ingredients.

47 E Broadway, Columbia, MO 65203, USA

Beet Box

Food & Drink

Beet Box

602 Fay St, Columbia, MO 65201, USA

Bonkers Columbia

Family

Bonkers Columbia

Kid-centric play spot with a big maze for bouncing, climbing & sliding, plus an arcade & eatery.

3812 Buttonwood Dr, Columbia, MO 65201, USA

Breakout CoMo

Family

Breakout CoMo

218 N 8th St, Columbia, MO 65201, USA

C C's City Broiler

Food & Drink

C C's City Broiler

Upscale American restaurant & bar with exposed brick offering steaks, seafood & fine wines.

1401 Forum Blvd, Columbia, MO 65203, USA

Capen Park

Outdoors

Capen Park

31.9-acre park featuring hiking trails, a creek & rocky bluffs with scenic overlooks.

1600 Capen Park Dr, Columbia, MO 65201, USA

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

Food & Drink

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

Family-friendly chain serving American comfort food with a Texas twist, plus cocktails.

1010 Interstate 70 Dr SW, Columbia, MO 65203, USA

Clary-Shy Community Park

Outdoors

Clary-Shy Community Park

1701 W Ash St, Columbia, MO 65203, USA

Columbia Cosmopolitan Recreation Area (Cosmo Park)

Outdoors

Columbia Cosmopolitan Recreation Area (Cosmo Park)

Columbia's largest park, with ball fields, tennis courts, a golf course, trails & fishing ponds.

1615 Business Loop 70 W, Columbia, MO 65202, USA

Columbia Mall

Shopping

Columbia Mall

Stylish mall stocking global & local brands, with 3 department stores, a food court & a carousel.

2300 Bernadette Dr, Columbia, MO 65203, USA

Cooper's Landing Riverside Resort & Marina

Outdoors

Cooper's Landing Riverside Resort & Marina

11505 Smith Hatchery Rd, Columbia, MO 65203, USA

Cosmo-Bethel Park

Outdoors

Cosmo-Bethel Park

40-acre green space with a fishing pond & trail, plus a playground, tennis courts & picnic shelters.

4500 Bethel St, Columbia, MO 65203, USA

Dillard's

Shopping

Dillard's

Department store chain with apparel, shoes & accessories, plus beauty products & home goods.

2300 Bernadette Dr, Columbia, MO 65203, USA

Dive Bar

Food & Drink

Dive Bar

1116 Business Loop 70 E, Columbia, MO 65201, USA

Ernie's Cafe & Steak House

Food & Drink

Ernie's Cafe & Steak House

Homey diner serving American comfort food, breakfast & sundaes in an Art Deco building since 1934.

1005 E Walnut St, Columbia, MO 65201, USA

Finger Lakes State Park

Outdoors

Finger Lakes State Park

Trail system for ATVs & off-road motorbikes amid space for camping, boating, hiking & fishing.

1505 Peabody Rd, Columbia, MO 65202, USA

Flat Branch Pub & Brewing

Nightlife

Flat Branch Pub & Brewing

Warehouse setting for house-brewed beer, a big selection of whiskey & upscale American pub fare.

115 S 5th St, Columbia, MO 65201, USA

Flyover

Food & Drink

Flyover

Contemporary option for New American small plates from a wood-fired oven, plus craft cocktails.

212 Grn Mdws Rd Ste 9, Columbia, MO 65203, USA

Frank G. Nifong Memorial Park

Outdoors

Frank G. Nifong Memorial Park

Heritage buildings from the 1800s, picnic shelters, play structures & a fishing pond.

2900 E Nifong Blvd, Columbia, MO 65201, USA