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Columbia, Missouri - What You Unexpect
The Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau invites you to experience Columbia, Missouri. Conveniently located halfway between Kansas City and St. Louis, our distinctive blend of small town and big city offers an exciting venue for a well-planned and successful meeting. The sights and sounds of Columbia are ever-changing, from the talents of nationally known performers presented by the Blue Note and the University Concert Series, to a stroll through Columbia’s vibrant downtown, peppered with unique shopping, art and craft studios, museums and galleries.
Columbia wants and appreciates your meeting business. The Columbia hospitality industry is ready and waiting to extend to you a warm welcome. Columbia is also one of Missouri’s best restaurant towns. Visitors never go hungry with over 200 restaurants to choose from! You will find that Columbia is big enough to accommodate all your meeting needs, yet small enough to give customized service and personal attention.
Venue Details
Hotels33
Convention center18,612 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms3,517
Guest rooms at 1 hotel298
Special event venues11
Average room rate$117.00
Occupancy rate-
Restaurants200
Daily food cost$51.00
Tax rate5%
Venue typeCVB
Discover ColumbiaGetting Here
Distance from airport
13 mi from Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
Distance from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) airport 13 mi
111 mi from St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)
Distance from St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) airport 111 mi
148 mi from Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
Distance from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) airport 148 mi
Location
Local Attractions
The Kitchen Grill & Games
Recreation
6 mi
The Kitchen features 6 indoor and 4 outdoor pickleball courts that are built to stadium and competition specifications. Our courts have up to twice the surface area of recreational courts that are common in other pickleball complexes. A full compliment of indoor games, outdoor games, ice skating, live music and a family friendly atmosphere will provide patrons a great experience.
Many options for events are available. The Kitchen will be able to accommodate indoor and outdoor gatherings, from small birthday parties to large corporate meetings with up to 200 guests. Sports fans can enjoy the game on any of our multiple screens including the giant 30 foot screen located at the end of the central green. Live music will be an important feature as well, stay tuned...
3717 Discovery Parkway
Columbia, MO, US 65201
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Missouri Theatre
Historical landmark
5 blks
The Missouri Theatre is mid-Missouri’s only pre-Depression era movie palace/vaudeville stage and is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Built in 1928, the theatre’s interior is an ornate baroque and rococo style of the Louis XIV and XV periods. Designed by the Boller Brothers Architects of Kansas City, the theatre is modeled after the Paris Opera House. Much of the original detailing survives, including the Belgian marble wainscoting, plaster reliefs, stained glass art panels under the balcony, and an 1,800-pound Italian chandelier featuring crystal prisms and etched panels.
203 South 9th Street
Columbia, MO, US 65201
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Stephens Lake Park
Park
2 mi
Stephens Lake Park is the crown jewel of Columbia’s park system and is known for its 11-acre fishing/swimming lake, mature trees, and historical significance in the community. It serves as the center for outdoor winter sports, a variety of community festivals, and outdoor concert series at the amphitheater. It has five reserveable shelters, three playgrounds, a swimming beach and spraygrounds, art sculptures, waterfalls, and walking trails. This popular park houses numerous tree collections, including red bud, oak, conifer and nut trees, along with the Hindman Memorial Garden, Children’s Grove, and demonstration rain gardens, which have earned it a Level II Arboretum Accreditation.
2001 E. Broadway
Columbia, MO, US 65201
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Columbia Farmers Market
Shopping
2 mi
Voted #1 in the nation, Columbia Farmers Market is a year-round producer-only farmers market! Shop local, with everything produced within a 50-mile radius of Columbia! Over the past few years, the Columbia Farmers Market has experienced tremendous growth. With the opening of Columbia's Agriculture Park, Saturday customer counts regularly surpassed 5,000, and the vendor membership expanded to 85 local farmers, producers, and artisans. The market is deeply involved in the community, regularly hosting musicians, artisans, non-profit groups, educational opportunities, and many other special events.
1769 W. Ash Street
Columbia, MO, US 65203
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The Arcade District
Business district
1 mi
The Arcade District is a thriving innovation hub in Columbia, Missouri, right in the heart of the Midwest. Dedicated to fostering collaboration and innovation, we actively support emerging businesses by securing financial capital and providing guidance on marketing strategies. Our environment is crafted to nurture creativity.
Situated in a walkable area, our locale boasts a retro-style arcade, distillery, vinyl record store, and two restaurants. This carefully curated mix creates an inspiring backdrop, ideal for entrepreneurial endeavors. Additionally, the Arcade District annually hosts musical events in our Sentinel Park venue, further enriching the creative atmosphere. At the Arcade District, we believe in not only providing resources but also fostering an atmosphere where creativity flourishes, setting the stage for the next wave of innovative ventures.
602 Fay Street
Columbia, MO, US 65201
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The Blue Note
Nightlife
9 blks
Originally The Varsity Theater, films were shown in this historic building from 1927 to 1960, before being turned into a music venue. Beyond live music, The Blue Note also features stand-up comedy, dance parties, weddings, community events, and even “Brew n’ View” movie screenings.
Look for even more live music and events at their sister venue, Rose Music Hall!
17 N. 9th Street
Columbia, MO, US 65201
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The District
Business district
2 blks
The District is the perfect place for visitors to explore! You’ll find locally owned shops and restaurants, along with art galleries, public art, bars, concert venues, and more.
The District is bound by three colleges and encompasses 50 square blocks, more than 300 individual properties, over 300 residences, and over 600 businesses, non-profits and government entities.
11 South 10th Street
Columbia, MO, US 65201
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Museum of Art and Archaeology
Museum
1 mi
The Museum of Art and Archaeology is the art museum of the University of Missouri-Columbia.
The Museum of Art and Archaeology was founded in 1957 as the Study Collections for Art History and Archaeology. In 1961 it became the Museum of Art and Archaeology. In that year fourteen Old Master paintings from the Samuel H. Kress Foundation were given to the university, and the first gallery of the museum was opened in the university library building. In 1976 the collections became generally accessible when the museum moved to Pickard Hall, named in honor of Professor John Pickard. Pickard, who trained in Germany, was the first chair of the university’s Department of Art History and Archaeology, founded in 1891. Together with Professor Walter Miller, an archaeologist and first dean of the university’s Graduate School, Pickard immediately began collecting original works of art, as well as materials for teaching—slides, photographs, oil copies of famous paintings, and a collection of plaster casts of famous sculptures (Cast Gallery). The whole collection was named the Museum of Classical Archaeology and History of Art. Over one hundred and fifty works of art from those early years are still part of the Museum of Art and Archaeology’s collection.
During the depression years, the Museum of Classical Archaeology and Art ceased to exist, as did the Department of Art History and Archaeology, but with the appointment of Professor Saul S. Weinberg to the Department of Classics in 1948 and of Professor Homer L. Thomas to the Art Department in 1950, the decision was made to reestablish the Department of Art History and Archaeology, which led to the creation of the Study Collections in 1957.
In 1967, the tenth anniversary of the museum, Muse, Annual of the Museum of Art and Archaeology, was inaugurated. Muse publishes articles on works in the collection, reports on museum activities, and has in the past included reports on excavations supported by the museum. The annual listing of acquisitions in Muserecords the growth of the collection.
With the move to Pickard Hall in 1976 the museum began to play a more significant role in the community. A friends’ group, Museum Associates, was founded at the time of the opening and has played a significant role in supporting the museum’s activities and acquisitions throughout the years.
520 S. 9th Street
Columbia, MO, US 65201
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Ragtag Cinema
Recreation
9 blks
Ragtag’s mission is to champion independent film and media art and to serve film communities both locally and globally.
The theater opens for seating 30 minutes before showtime (or as soon as it’s cleaned and ready from the previous showtime). To assure that everyone in your party can find seats together, it’s advisable to arrive at this time, so make sure you allow plenty of time for parking, which can be a little tricky (especially on the weekends). We recommend the city parking garage at Hitt and Cherry, just ½ block away. Parking there is free on weekends and after 6pm on weekdays.
In addition to tickets, the box office sells gift cards in any denomination and Ragtag memberships. The box office also sells Ragtag tote bags and t-shirts, as well as a small selection of True/False items.
10 Hitt Street
Columbia, MO, US 65201
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J.W. "Blind" Boone Home
Historical landmark
3 blks
John W. “Blind” Boone overcame blindness, poverty, and discrimination to become a nationally famous concert pianist and composer. Boone helped to merge African-American folk music with the European classical tradition, a fusion that opened the way for ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and much more.
Eugenia Lange and John William Boone first met when Boone came to Columbia to perform in the Christmas concerts of 1879. A decade later, their friendship had ripened into romance and then marriage. And marriage, for the successful man Boone had become, signaled the need for a proper home. Their house was built by Eugenia’s brother, John, who was also Boone’s manager. The land on which it sits once belonged to her father, John Batiste Lang, a “free man of color” who came to Columbia in 1850 to be close to his enslaved family.
Eugenia presumably took the lead in furnishing the house with chandeliers, fine carpets, patterned wallpaper and colorful photos on the walls. John William began to accumulate pianos – at one point he kept seven of them scattered around the house.
By the time John William died in 1927, their troubled financial situation must have made it difficult to maintain the house. A few days after Eugenia died in 1931, a newspaper reporter crossed the threshold and stood among “faded scarlet carpets, scarred light oak furniture and tarnished gilt frames on large bright-colored pictures…all that remain to show the former glory.”
The Boone Home, located at 10 North 4th St, is one of the few physical remnants of the community African-Americans built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It serves as a monument to the individual genius and generosity of John William “Blind” Boone, but it also represents the historic black community as a whole – its struggles and accomplishments.
The restoration of Boone’s home is a tribute to the residents of Columbia, music lovers everywhere, and the African-American community. The heritage of this inspirational and talented man who lived and created many of his compositions in his home on 4th Street is a vital and important element in the history of our community. Revitalization of the home and the gardens brings a resurgence of community pride in the heritage of yesterday and excitement about the future of Columbia.
Visit the website to find out how you can tour or reserve the home for your next gathering.
10 N. 4th Street
Columbia, MO, US 65203
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Level Up Entertainment
Recreation
3 mi
At Level Up, the fun starts here. Our arcade and event space is full of fun and exciting attractions sure to put a smile on your face. So, take your pick – Level Up’s bowling, arcade games, ropes course, laser tag, mini golf, and roller skating activities are ready to go and you won’t be disappointed!
2300 Bernadette Drive
Columbia, MO, US 65203
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Logboat Brewing Co.
Recreation
2 mi
The philosophy of Logboat Brewing Company is to create something that our community can be proud of and allows us to give back. We strive to be a company that brings people together to share in craft beer, good times, and involvement in positive outlets.
When you first approach Logboat, you’ll quickly recognize a very large fenced in grassy area we have dubbed, “The Shipyard.” The Shipyard is our playground, a place for families and friends to gather to celebrate life and enjoy simple time together. At any given moment you may see Bocce balls rolling through the Bocce court, or cornhole bags flying through the air hoping to hit their mark. Washers bouncing off wooden boards, Frisbees gliding on a summer breeze, and laughter fill the air.
504 Fay Street
Columbia, MO, US 65201
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Cooper's Landing
Recreation
12 mi
Cooper’s Landing River Port Marina: live music, camping, dining, and so much more!
Cooper’s Landing is located at mile 170 on the Missouri River and mile 163.5 on the Katy Trail. There are two camping areas with RV sites and primitive camping. The store has snacks, sandwiches, soft drinks, beer, canned mixed drinks, and camping and boating supplies, which along with their rotating schedule of food trucks ensure that Cooper's Landing is your one stop shop on the river!
Catch live music playing riverside throughout the week on their outdoor stage and be sure to stick around to watch the breathtaking sunsets over the Missouri River.
11505 Smith Hatchery Road
Columbia, MO, US 65203
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Columbia Culinary Tours
Shopping
Columbia Culinary Tours wants to introduce you to the diverse flavors of our downtown area restaurants and food specialty shops. Although food is our focus, a culinary tour is so much more! Let us lead the way to a fun and memorable experience that indulges your taste buds while incorporating some of the historical events that have put CoMO on the map!
Columbia Culinary Tours provides a unique way to experience downtown Columbia’s food scene. We share its rich history as you stroll through the District and enjoy samples from some of its best restaurants and food specialty shops – all locally owned. We visit four to five restaurants and specialty food stores where you can meet the owner, manager, and/or chef and taste samples of the food that they are most proud of.
Join us on a tour and experience for yourself the appeal of big-city food offerings presented with small-town Midwestern hospitality!
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The University of Missouri
University
2 mi
The University of Missouri has a student population of more than 30,000 and is Columbia’s largest employer. As Missouri's most comprehensive public research university, the University of Missouri educates tomorrow's leaders and finds solutions to society's most pressing issues.
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Boone County History & Culture Center
Museum
5 mi
The Boone County History & Culture Center is always admission free and includes a museum store, a genealogical library, the Montminy Art Gallery, the Village at Boone Junction and the Maplewood House in historic Nifong Park.
The two major exhibit halls and other display areas comprise the 5,500 square feet of historical exhibit space. The Museum also maintains nearly 10,000 square feet of climate-controlled vaults and storage space. Open year-round, three or four history exhibits are generally on display, each exhibit retiring after a 4 to 12 month period to make room for a new exhibit. The Center also operates the ‘Village at Boone Junction’ and the famed Maplewood House. The Museum, the Village and the Maplewood House are all located in Columbia’s scenic Nifong Park in southeast Columbia.
3801 Ponderosa Street
Columbia, MO, US 65201
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The Mud Room
Recreation
3 mi
The Mud Room Pottery Studio is Columbia’s Original Paint-your-own-pottery studio! You can walk-in to relax, experiment, and express yourself as you create a unique ceramic masterpiece! Choose from pre-made, always changing selection of decorative and functional pottery pieces to paint or try your hand at creating your own ceramic piece from clay. Over 80 low-fire colors and specialty glazes to choose from, many tools such as stencils, stamps, sponges, writer bottles, carbon paper, internet with printer, design books, and interesting texture tools along with countless finished examples for you to be inspired by or imitate.
212 E. Green Meadows Rd Suite 7A
Columbia, MO, US 65203
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Broadway Brewery
Recreation
8 blks
Broadway Brewery not only offers house-brewed ales, they also have a variety of food including burgers, Irish, pizza, and vegan and vegetarian options.
The Broadway Brewery celebrates local farmers and local food with a rotating seasonal menu that highlights the fruits of the area’s finest farms. Likewise, our house brewed ales are crafted from malted barley and fresh hops to ensure optimum quality. We use only top grade ingredients to prepare delicious pub style fare that is distinctly eclectic and innovative, brought to you fresh to be enjoyed with hand crafted beer.
Our culinary experts and our brewmaster Paul Dickerson provide seasonally inspired food and drink. Columbia’s new “city hall,” the Broadway Brewery is a place to renew and replenish your body and mind through food, drink, music, art and conversation. Come on down and have a pint!
816 E. Broadway
Columbia, MO, US 65201
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Witches and Wizards Arcade
Nightlife
1 mi
Located in the heart of Columbia's innovative Arcade District, Witches & Wizards Arcade offers a mesmerizing blend of nostalgia and enchantment. Relive the golden era with our classic games and pinball from the '80s, '90s, and 2000s, and immerse yourself in an atmosphere where every corner reignites a magical memory.
Inside Witches & Wizards Arcade is our cinematic gem: a theater dedicated to the best of pop culture. We've handpicked a selection of sci-fi, superhero, and other iconic genre films to delight our audience. With state-of-the-art acoustics and ambient lighting that enhances every scene, our theater promises an immersive viewing experience.
Our live entertainment lineup is designed to captivate and inspire. From local bands that get your feet tapping to special performances that transport you to another realm, there's always something happening here that's not to be missed. Check out our Facebook so you don't miss a night of magic, music, and memories.
1214 Eugenia Street
Columbia, MO, US 65201
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Midway Golf & Games
Recreation
8 mi
As mid-Missouri’s premier destination for fun, we are proud to offer something for everyone! Known to mid-Missouri for years as either Perche Creek or Midway Golf Complex, our complex has undergone a complete facelift since 2018. Whether you’re looking for an activity with family or friends, a venue for corporate events or group gatherings, Midway has what Columbia, and the surrounding communities need for entertainment.
5500 West Van Horn Tavern Road
Columbia, MO, US 65203
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Museum of Anthropology
Museum
1 mi
The Museum of Anthropology focuses on Native American cultures from across North America, and Missouri history from 11,200 years ago to the present.
The museum focuses on the ethnography of North America, with specific exhibits on Missouri archaeology and human behavior around the world. The aim is to broaden the cultural understanding of people.
The museum’s permanent collection covers a very long time period of Missouri archaeology. There are items from the Paleoindian era that show the earliest evidence of humans in Missouri.
The North American Ethnographic collection is divided into five different regions. The majority of items are from around 1800 to the 20th century, with the exception of a case of prehistoric southwest pottery.
520 S. 9th Street
Columbia, MO, US 65201
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MKT Nature and Fitness Trail
Park
2 blks
The MKT Trail is Columbia’s premier multi-use trail. This 10-foot wide trail built on the old railbed of the MKT railroad begins in downtown Columbia in Flat Branch Park at 4th and Cherry Streets and ends at the State of Missouri’s Katy Trail State Park near McBaine. The distance from the start of the MKT Trail to the Katy Trail is 8.9 miles. The Katy Trail extends for 240 miles from St. Charles in eastern Missouri to Sedalia in western Missouri. The MKT Trail’s all-weather crushed limestone surface provides opportunities for walking, running, and cycling.
The Forum Nature Area Trail winds through 108 acres including a small demonstration wetland habitat. It reconnects to the MKT Trail near Twin Lakes Recreation Area.
Thanks to funding support from the Park Sales Tax, trail users can travel the MKT Trail all the way to the Katy Trail without crossing a street. The trail was routed under Stewart, Providence, and Elm Streets as part of a capital improvement project completed in 2007. The year-round restrooms that the replaced port-a-pots at Forum and Scott Blvd. accesses were installed in 2008 and were also funded by the Park Sales Tax.
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Rose Music Hall
Nightlife
1 mi
Rose Music Hall’s story starts back in 1999 when then Blue Note owner Richard King expanded his business and purchased the venue formerly known as Mojos, located just a few blocks from the historic theater-turned-music-venue.
After 34 years, King sold The Blue Note and Mojos to Matt Gerding and Scott Leslie. The pair came armed with a promise to continue King’s legacy of bringing great live music to Columbia and to expand the culture even more. Soon after, Mojo’s got a new name: Rose Music Hall, a tribute to local writer, musician and namesake of the adjoining park, Forrest Rose.
The calendar is full of great local and national talent, alternative-programming events, and a jam-packed park season that includes happy hours, music festivals, community events, weddings, and so much more.
A few of the noteworthy bands who have graced the stage at Rose Music Hall & Rose Park include The Pixies, R.E.M, Arcade Fire, Chance The Rapper, Spoon, Jack Harlow, Ben Kweller, Tapes ‘n Tapes, Portugal. The Man, Whiskey Myers, The Breeders, and Bright Eyes, and countless more.
1013 Park Avenue
Columbia, MO, US 65201
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Daniel Boone Regional Library
Recreation
8 blks
The Columbia Public Library is the headquarters of the Daniel Boone Regional Library.
The Perk Desk offers freshly brewed Lakota coffee as well as organic fair trade tea, hot chocolate, juice and soft drinks.
100 W. Broadway
Columbia, MO, US 65203
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Columbia Mall
Shopping
3 mi
Explore shopping, dining, and entertainment all in one location at Columbia's thriving mall. With over 120 stores and 10 restaurants, a carousel, children's play area, plenty of parking, and community events such as blood drives, pet adoption events, and makers markets, there is truly something for everyone at the Columbia Mall!
2300 Bernadette Drive
Columbia, MO, US 65203
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North Village Arts District
Business district
1 mi
Located on the northeast side of downtown, the North Village Arts District is the district to be in for all things art. The North Village Arts District is home to artist studios, galleries, film companies, musicians, performance spaces and dance studios, as well as restaurants, a theatre, and so much more! They also host First Fridays, a monthly free art crawl for the community, as well as an array of affordable cultural opportunities designed to appeal to and be accessible to all.
1019 E. Walnut Street
Columbia, MO, US 65201
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State Historical Society of Missouri
Museum
3 blks
Art and educational exhibitions illustrate transformative moments in Missouri and U.S. history. The State Historical Society of Missouri houses exhibition galleries at the Center for Missouri Studies in Columbia. SHSMO also provides materials for display in galleries and exhibition spaces across the state.
605 Elm Street
Columbia, MO, US 65201
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The Blufftop at Rocheport (Les Bourgeois Vineyards)
Recreation
14 mi
The Blufftop at Rocheport is a trailside vineyard retreat located ten miles west of Columbia off Interstate 70. The Blufftop is home to several experiences: a winery, distillery, full service restaurant, outdoor wine garden, and luxury guest houses. If you are looking for something to do in Missouri, The Blufftop is a destination that feels like home. We can lead you through a wine tasting, beer flight, or sampling spirits to find your new favorite sip. Learn more about the winemaking process and the history of Les Bourgeois Vineyards, founded in 1985, on a tour from The Tasting Room. Relax at The A-Frame Winegarden and enjoy a spectacular view often featuring live music. Treat your tastebuds to a delicious meal at The Bistro and pair it with your new favorite wine, or a craft cocktail. The view from our blufftop properties is unbeatable.
14020 W. Highway BB
Rocheport, MO, US 65279
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Columbia College
University
1 mi
Since 1851, Columbia College has been offering quality higher education with a wide variety of programs available to everyone. From traditional students to military service members, working adults, and beyond, our commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive learning environment is unwavering. Explore our online and in-seat programs and discover the benefits of a Columbia College education today.
1001 Rogers Street
# 111
Columbia, MO, US 65201
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The Shops at Sharp End
Shopping
5 blks
Located in the historic Sharp End business district along the African American Heritage Trail, The Shops at Sharp End is a "retail incubator" offering local entrepreneurs a brick and mortar location in which to grow their business. Featuring apparel, decor, books, jewelry, art, toys, and so much more, stop into The Shops at Sharp End today to honor the past and shop the future!
500 E. Walnut Street
Suite 109
Columbia, MO, US 65201
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Pottery Island
Recreation
2 mi
A paint-your-own-pottery studio – great for parties and events of any size, with friends or family, or just for you! Anyone can do it; affordably priced!
601 Business Loop 70 West Suite 213C
Columbia, MO, US 65203
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Six-Mile Ordinary
Nightlife
2 mi
Our owner Maury Allen’s fifth great grandfather, Isham Allen, owned and operated the Six-Mile Ordinary over 200 years ago in Virginia. On July 1, 1774, free holders congregated there and drafted the James City Resolves not to import British goods. Two years later, the same group gathered again to declare their support for American independence. Six-Mile Ordinary even served as a place where Col. James Innes and his troops retreated when hundreds of British infantrymen came ashore on April 21, 1781. Isham eventually left his ordinary to join the revolution.
Our Columbia, MO distillery pays homage to the iconic ordinary that served as a refuge for early Americans. We pay tribute to a family business that originated near the dawn of our nation, and is steeped in rich history, while also looking to the future.
700 Fay Street
Columbia, MO, US 65201
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Breakout CoMo
Recreation
1 mi
Unlock your team’s full potential at Breakout CoMo! Our live-action escape games force your team to communicate effectively, think creatively, problem-solve and use the individual strengths of the group to Breakout! Teamwork is crucial.
Celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or just making it through a long week at work? We want to be part of the fun! Whether you’re planning a date night or a family-friendly activity, we have you covered.
With five unique and locally grown Breakout rooms appropriate for all ages, Breakout CoMo has something for everyone.
218 N 8th Street
Columbia, MO, US 65201
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Stephens College
University
1 mi
For 180 years, Stephens has been educating women to be business owners, performers, designers and citizens who contribute to a better society. The campus offers a values-driven environment that combines hands-on experiences and close interaction with faculty in a variety of undergraduate programs. Stephens is especially committed to fostering creativity whether it is through fashion design, theatre, dance, education, filmmaking, creative writing, marketing, equestrian programs or biology.
Located minutes from Columbia’s thriving downtown district—where students can enjoy a variety of shops, restaurants and clubs—Stephens provides a small school setting in a big city environment.
1200 E. Broadway
Columbia, MO, US 65215
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Bur Oak Brewing Company
Recreation
8 mi
For those who share a deep connection to their craft and their community, Bur Oak Brewing Company offers well crafted beers that bring people together.
The Tap Room can hold 30 guests comfortably ($400 rental fee).
Tap Room and Brewery can hold 450 guests ($600-$1,000 rental fee).
All rentals must purchase a minimum amount of kegs prices subject to change.
Plenty of space and parking.
8250 Trade Center Drive
Columbia, MO, US 65201
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AMF Town & Country Lanes
Recreation
2 mi
AMF Town & Country Lanes offers traditional bowling on 32 lanes and features a new flooring package and paint, along with recently remodeled restrooms. A separate bar with ample seating is available to take a break, or you can challenge your friends to some video games or air hockey in our game room.
1508 N. Providence Road
Columbia, MO, US 65203
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ConTRAPtions Escape Rooms
Recreation
4 mi
Located in the Columbia Mall near Highway 70, ConTRAPtions Escape Rooms currently has five 60 minute imaginative escape rooms. Or, if you don't have an hour for playtime… they also have a 30 minute puzzle room called Immunity Quest. Book it online!
Get out of the house, get off your couch, call your friends, and come play a game!
2300 Bernadette Drive
Columbia, MO, US 65203
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Sandbox VR
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Experience the world’s most advanced virtual reality at Sandbox VR. This full-body, immersive gaming experience transports groups into new worlds together. Survive a zombie apocalypse, compete in Squid Game, enter the world of Stranger Things, blast into space, and more! At Sandbox VR, you’re not just throwing a party, you’re living one that you and your guests will actually remember. Gather your squad, pick your world, and let us handle the rest. Whether you're celebrating a milestone, bonding with your team, or throwing the kind of party people talk about, we've got something for everybody.
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Xperience Restaurant Group
multi-city
Xperience Restaurant Group (XRG) is a leading casual and fine dining operator having iconic brands that serve unique experiences, great food, and unparalleled beverage offerings. Through its bold leadership, innovation, and brand development, XRG has transformed the U.S. Mexican dining landscape with its origination of Taco Tuesday, tableside presentations, and pioneering cocktail program. For over 65 years XRG’s brands have become synonymous with being the best-in-category with recent accolades including Best Mexican Restaurants, Best Taco Tuesday, and Best Happy Hours in various media outlets throughout the country. XRG currently operates 68 restaurants.
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Fogo de Chao - Kansas City
multi-city
Located within Kansas City’s premier entertainment district, Country Club Plaza, this location features expansive dining rooms, private rooms ideal for groups, soaring wine cases, a Bar Fogo featuring cocktails and small bites, and impeccable service. Fogo allows guests to discover what’s next at every turn with differentiated menus for all dayparts including lunch, dinner, weekend brunch, group dining, plus full-service catering and contactless takeout and delivery options.
Catering
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Whitmoor Country Club
Weldon Spring
Nestled in the heart of Weldon Spring, just minutes from St. Louis, in St. Charles County, Whitmoor Country Club offers a unique setting where first-class amenities and personalized service come together to create memorable experiences. Whitmoor features two 18-hole golf courses and elegant event spaces, making it perfect for corporate meetings, receptions, charity events, and golf tournaments. Their dedicated event professionals ensure flawless execution of every detail. With customizable catering, modern AV capabilities, and ample complimentary parking, Whitmoor combines convenience and sophistication for your next event.
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Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau Frequently Asked Questions
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Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
https://www.como.gov/sustainability/
Does Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
The City of Columbia has a robust recycling program. Containers such as glass bottles and jars, aluminum and steel cans and rigid plastics — plastics you cannot wrap around your fingers — can be recycled in Columbia. Black and dark plastics cannot be accepted at our facility. To ensure glass is recycled, please use the purple glass-only bin at the State Farm Parkway recycling drop-off center. Containers should be lightly rinsed. Boxes should be flattened. It is not necessary to remove staples, address windows or packing tape from the fibers, but customers should remove plastic wraps and liners.
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.como.gov/city-managers-office/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/
https://www.como.gov/CMS/pressreleases/view.php?id=8411
Health and Safety
Were practices at Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
No response.
Does Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
No response.
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Sustainability@CoMo.gov
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Yes
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion division provides City staff and the general public with tools, resources, and up-to-date information on equity-related initiatives. The City of Columbia is committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive community where we acknowledge our diverse residents’ unique history and lived experiences. As we work to develop a culture of belonging within the City, we are committed to dismantling systems of oppression that may directly impact our service delivery. By centering equity, we are actively working to transform the climate of our community and meet the needs of all residents, visitors, and City of Columbia staff. The City’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion administrator serves as the staff liaison to the Commission on Human Rights. This allows for City Leadership to provide direct support for resident complaints of human rights violations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
D'andre.thompson@CoMo.gov
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