What exactly is it about Columbia that makes visitors come back again and again? Is it because, as one travel writer quipped, Columbia is "fun, funky and surprisingly sophisticated?" Maybe The District's exciting mix of unique restaurants, specialty stores, galleries, and coffee shops has something to do with it. Could it be our fantastic festivals? The Twilight Festivals in June and September bring thousands of people to The District for food, fun and entertainment. Art in the Park and the Fall Festival of the Arts are also a big hit. They showcase the work of local, regional and national artists. And who can forget the Blind Boone Ragtime & Early Jazz Festival, honoring one of Columbia's most renowned citizens, John William "Blind" Boone? Or the Heritage Festival, featuring exhibits honoring Lewis & Clark's legacy. When visitors do come back, they often return on two wheels instead of four! The beautiful MKT trail, starting at 4th & Cherry connects to the state's 225-mile long Katy Trail State Park and attracts folks from all over the world.
Hotels in Columbia
Best Western Columbia Inn
3100 I-70 Dr. SE
Columbia, MO 65201
The Best Western Columbia Inn is 2 miles from downtown Columbia, which features unique shopping and dining. The University of Missouri, Stephens College and Columbia College are within 3 miles of the hotel making the Best Western Columbia Inn ideal lodging choice for those visiting students. Take a day to tour through the Les Bourgeois Winery, only 25 miles away. The Boone County Fairgrounds are a short drive from the hotel and offer concerts, expeditions and sporting events year round.