Food Scene
This place is a favorite of mine, for amazing and creative lunch or dinner, or a unique cocktail for Happy Hour! The bartender's wife sends him to work many days with fresh herbs from her garden; he knows just how to feature them in a special drink just for you.
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Sycamore Restaurant
800 E BroadwayThis place is a favorite of mine, for amazing and creative lunch or dinner, or a unique cocktail for Happy Hour! The bartender's wife sends him to work many days with fresh herbs from her garden; he knows just how to feature them in a special drink just for you.
This is a beautiful environment for a fine dining experience with someone you love. The winery offers gorgeous views on the bluffs of the Missouri River, only 15-20 minutes west of downtown Columbia. Visit the A-frame for a more casual take on this wonderful place, or the Bistro for an excellent multi-course meal!
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Les Bourgeois Vineyards Blufftop Bistro
14020 W Hwy BbThis is a beautiful environment for a fine dining experience with someone you love. The winery offers gorgeous views on the bluffs of the Missouri River, only 15-20 minutes west of downtown Columbia. Visit the A-frame for a more casual take on this wonderful place, or the Bistro for an excellent multi-course meal!
Uprise Bakery
10 Hitt StYUM! Enough said.
Drinks & Nightlife
Forrest Rose Park
1013 Park AveGreat place to meet some friends and enjoy a fine brew and yummy pub food with a magical twist by an excellent chef.
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Broadway Brewery
816 E BroadwayGreat place to meet some friends and enjoy a fine brew and yummy pub food with a magical twist by an excellent chef.
For some of the best and most creative food and drink, this place rocks. The atmosphere is beautiful as well. Can't go wrong if you're into hip, comfortable, delicious!
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Barred Owl Butcher & Table
47 E BroadwayFor some of the best and most creative food and drink, this place rocks. The atmosphere is beautiful as well. Can't go wrong if you're into hip, comfortable, delicious!
Arts & Culture
Columbia Art League
207 S 9th StIf you love art and artistes, you'll love Orr St. Studios. Don't miss this, particularly if you happen to be here on a First Friday of the month for Artrageous Friday. Wander in and around beautiful creations and chat it up with the amazing creators. Lovely place to choose a souvenir from CoMo too!
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Orr Street Studios
106 Orr StIf you love art and artistes, you'll love Orr St. Studios. Don't miss this, particularly if you happen to be here on a First Friday of the month for Artrageous Friday. Wander in and around beautiful creations and chat it up with the amazing creators. Lovely place to choose a souvenir from CoMo too!
Essentials
Schnucks Columbia
1400 Forum BlvdGerbes Super Market
1729 W BroadwayVery close to the house and open 24/7.
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
112 N Providence RdMO-X
303 Business Loop 70 EColumbia Transit System
126 N 10th StTaxi Terry's
312 Nebraska AveShopping
If you're looking for unique, hand-made and delightful gifts - jewelry, furniture, cards, pottery, you name it - go here!
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Poppy
920 E BroadwayIf you're looking for unique, hand-made and delightful gifts - jewelry, furniture, cards, pottery, you name it - go here!
Check out all manner of creative goodies from many of my favorite artists right here in town - everything from paintings to jewelry to hand-made soaps, amazing tie-dyes, and such. If you're lucky enough to be here on a First Friday, besides offering cool gifts as always, Artlandish contributes greatly to the fantastic, festive atmosphere downtown, with live music, fire-spinning, and other fun. Check it out!
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ARTlandish Gallery
1019 E Walnut StCheck out all manner of creative goodies from many of my favorite artists right here in town - everything from paintings to jewelry to hand-made soaps, amazing tie-dyes, and such. If you're lucky enough to be here on a First Friday, besides offering cool gifts as always, Artlandish contributes greatly to the fantastic, festive atmosphere downtown, with live music, fire-spinning, and other fun. Check it out!
Everything Else
Beautiful location along hte Katy Trail by the Missouri River south of Columbia about 20 minutes' drive (includes some dirt and gravel roads), camping, biking, walking, relaxing, live music, Thai food, and other yummy surprises cooked daily. Check their website to get a feel for this place, one of my favorite casual hangouts!
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Cooper's Landing Campgrounds & Marina
11505 Smith Hatchery RdBeautiful location along hte Katy Trail by the Missouri River south of Columbia about 20 minutes' drive (includes some dirt and gravel roads), camping, biking, walking, relaxing, live music, Thai food, and other yummy surprises cooked daily. Check their website to get a feel for this place, one of my favorite casual hangouts!