Cooper’s Landing Just a few miles south of Columbia off Route K at 11505 Smith Hatchery Road, Cooper’s Landing Riverside Resort & Marina is the go-to place for outdoor concerts, pop-ups and food trucks, camping (or glamping), and getting out and under the stars. The popular destination is now undergoing an eye-popping transformation with the […]
Tellers Gallery and Bar Tellers has been compared to the bar in one of television’s most beloved comedy series. The downtown Columbia restaurant and bar, which opened in 1998, certainly has its own Cheers-like ambience. The long-standing establishment at 820 E. Broadway combines a restaurant/bar with a local art gallery. A popular spot for happy hour
Wynnsome Cake & Tea There’s a place located smack dab downtown that is a destination for slowing down, reconnecting with others, and appreciating the simple joys of life. That place is Wynnsome, where locals and visitors can sip on a wide variety of artisanal teas or locally roasted coffee while enjoying a slice of handcrafted
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Cafe Berlin Here’s a cool cafe that serves up carefully sourced, hearty breakfast and lunch options with a hipster vibe at 220 N. Tenth St. Make it a meal or just a cocktail that you can enjoy, and consider the outdoor seating area for a brief respite from the hustle and bustle. “One day I
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One recent recurring theme is that some of Columbia’s most recognizable businesses have earned a spot in the community’s heart because they have been around quite a while. That’s certainly true for local stalwarts like The Candy Factory and Murry’s, and the same principle can apply to the storied small town of Rocheport. The Candy
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Boone Junction Village Boone Village, or the Village at Boone Junction, in Columbia, Missouri, is a planned historic village that showcases the history of Boone County through relocated structures. It features homes and businesses from different eras, offering a glimpse into the lives and lifestyles of Boone County residents from 1818 to 1930. The multi-layer display
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The Columbia Farmers Market and Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture (CCUA) at 1769 W. Ash St. are separate entities though they share an address — and similar missions. The Farmers Market is located in the MU Health Care Pavilion every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon, with more than eighty vendors offering a healthy, colorful,
Art in the Park Art in the Park, which began in 1959, is one of the oldest and largest fine arts festivals in mid-Missouri. The festival features artists from across the United States displaying a variety of media, including painting, drawing, photography, pottery, jewelry, fibers, sculpture, wood, and glass. The 2025 edition of Art
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First Fridays Food, art, music, more art, more food, a family- and kid-friendly atmosphere. And did we already say food and art? First Fridays is the monthly event in Columbia’s North Village Arts District that showcases that area’s diverse and vibrant art and culture center. A free art crawl on the first Friday of each
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Unbound Book Festival Did someone say, “Book festival?” Even better? “FREE” book festival. The 10th Unbound Book Festival runs April 17-20 in downtown Columbia, bringing nationally and internationally acclaimed authors of world-class renown to talk about their books, their work, and their lives. And it’s FREE. But the festival relies heavily on volunteers, and anyone
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