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1. Rock Bridge Memorial State Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Activities
Rock Bridge Memorial State Park
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2. Shelter Gardens ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Activities
Shelter Gardens
© Shelter Gardens

3. Ragtag Cinema

Category: Entertainment
Ragtag Cinema
© Ragtag Cinema

4. Mizzou Botanic Garden

Category: Activities
Mizzou Botanic Garden
© Mizzou Botanic Garden

5. Missouri Symphony Society

Category: Entertainment
Missouri Symphony Society
© Missouri Symphony Society

6. Columbia Civic Orchestra

Category: Entertainment
Columbia Civic Orchestra
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7. Finger Lakes State Park

Category: Activities
Finger Lakes State Park
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8. Shryocks Callaway Farms

Category: Activities
Shryocks Callaway Farms
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9. Columbia Culinary Tours

Tours
Columbia Culinary Tours
© Columbia Culinary Tours

10. Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area

Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area
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11. Columbia Art League

Category: Museums & Culture
Columbia Art League
© Columbia Art League

12. Stephens Lake Park

Category: Activities
Stephens Lake Park
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13. The Blue Note

The Blue Note
© The Blue Note

14. Three Creeks Conservation Area

Category: Activities
Three Creeks Conservation Area
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15. The Candy Factory

Category: Kids & Family
The Candy Factory
© The Candy Factory

16. Grindstone Nature Area

Category: Activities
Grindstone Nature Area
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17. Bonnie View Nature Sanctuary

Category: Activities
Bonnie View Nature Sanctuary
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18. Missouri Contemporary Ballet

Category: Entertainment
Missouri Contemporary Ballet
© Missouri Contemporary Ballet

19. BoatHenge

BoatHenge
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20. Garth Nature Area

Category: Activities
Garth Nature Area
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21. Boone County Farmers Market

Category: Shopping
Boone County Farmers Market
© Boone County Farmers Market

22. The State Historical Society of Missouri

Category: Attractions
The State Historical Society of Missouri
© The State Historical Society of Missouri

23. Walters-Boone County Museum and Galleries

Category: Museums & Culture
Walters-Boone County Museum and Galleries
© Walters-Boone County Museum and Galleries

24. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial at Battle Garden

Category: Activities
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial at Battle Garden
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25. Logboat Brewing Company

Category: Food & Drink
Logboat Brewing Company
© Logboat Brewing Company

Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Columbia, located at the center of Missouri's rolling hills, is a trendy college town and home to the University of Missouri, Columbia.
  • Cultural activities flourish in the town, with professional ballet companies, live local theater, and a symphony.
  • An orchestra and a score of well-curated museums are ready to satisfy any cultural cravings.

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