Columbia Travel Guide

 Toughluck Says:  The best and biggest school in the state. The University of Missouri was founded in 1839 in Columbia, Missouri, as the first public university west of the Mississippi River. It has continued to grow and expand. It's noted for it's School of Journalism. The school also has 3... 

 Toughluck Says:  Established in 1851, it was the 1st Womens college west of the Mississippi River. A private co-educational liberal arts university in Columbia, Missouri. They offers classes on the Columbia Campus, plus on its nationwide campuses. It has ties with US military bases... 

 Toughluck Says:  Founded on August 24, 1833 as the Columbia Female Academy. In 1856, David H. Hickman turned it into a college, The Columbia Female Baptist Academy. It was later renamed Stephens Female College. The campus in on the east side of town and reflects a relaxed atmosphere. 

 KristinaLMF Says:  When in Columbia you have to visit the University of Missouri...Mizzou. It is a beautiful campus that is full of history and lots of fun. This is a school that likes to party and have a good time. There are lots of local bars to visit.Mizzou has a great broadcasting school.... 

 ScottDarth Says:  The original CC's City Broiler is located inside what used to be the Trailways Bus Terminal in Columbia Missouri at 131 S. 10th St. The building has been completely renovated into a first-class restaurant, and the breezeway through which passengers once walked to get to... 

 jennebell Says:  This restaurant is just great. One of our favorites in Columbia. The service is always fast and friendly. And the FOOD! It is just wonderful. My hubby loves the fish & chips, but I love their specials. They even have fresh swordfish and oysters. You must try this restaurant!... 

 ohtoodles Says:  Joey's is a new seafood restaurant in Columbia, MO. It is fabulous! We have eaten there twice already. The fish is very fresh and wait until you try their batter. Yummy! Great staff too. Check them out! My favorite dish is the cracker crusted halibut. It is unbelievable.... 

 LizTungsten Says:  The cooking is done in a little kitchen-trailer parked at Cooper's Landing. They take your name and yell for you when your order is ready, so listen carefully, since it can be hard to hear if that evening's musical performance is going well (which it always seems to).... 

 mexdf Says:  Hi,As a Life long resident of Columbia,as a son of a Columbia School Teacher for over 30 years.Mgard27 post is incorrect ....Sorry but a professor at the University of Columbia where both my mother and brother graduated anounced some years back that both ways of saying... 

 dewclaw Says:  Just south of the city on the Missouri River is a little gem of a place. They sell beer, snacks, BBQ, and sometimes Thai food. This business is located directly on the river and the Katy Trail (a converted railroad that is a bike trail that runs the width of Missouri). A... 

 chuckinmo Says:  Museum of Art and Archeology - On the University of Missouri-Columbia campus. A small but good art museum. A good permanent collection and lots of good temporary exhibits. They have lunch time lectures on art every week.Bear Creek Trail - Columbia has great parks in general,...