There’s no doubt that many people are wedded to their private vehicles. Freedom, independence, and exploration are some of the reasons for our love affair with the automobile. But autos fall short on building a sense of camaraderie and community, and that’s what The District in downtown Columbia wants to see. A pedestrian mall may […]
823 E. Broadway From Boots and Shoes to Bouquets For 15 years, My Secret Garden has called the 1880s Late Victorian building at 823 E. Broadway home, but in the past, it housed the Knight Drug Store for more than 50 years. More recent tenants included Tucker Fine Jewelry and the Jean Prange Boutique. The
Nestled into the heart of downtown Columbia, the Armory’s meticulously maintained historical façade gives little hint to what it houses. Inside the Art Deco building is an essential part of the community: a third place. A third place, a term coined by American sociologist Ray Oldenburg, is a place where people can go to socialize
The Downtown Community Improvement District welcomes people of all ages to celebrate The District’s biggest holiday tradition. The District is full of holiday spirit and ready to welcome the annual Living Windows Festival from 6-8 p.m. Friday, December 1. With more than 35 local participating businesses the lineup of activities includes open houses, shopping, festive
The District invites holiday lovers of all kinds to join downtown for another season of horse drawn carriage rides. The response to the event was so big tht a second carriage has been added, with the hopes of doubling the total of 1,000 riders this year. Cozy up in the heated bubble while you wait,
Month-long event celebrates downtown eateries and businesses Get your forks and knives ready. The District (Downtown CID) hosts Drink & Dine to welcome locals and tourists alike to join June’s month-long showcase of specials and discounts from several participating downtown businesses. The event is a substantial expansion of Restaurant Week, The District’s previous start-of-summer downtown
With more than 5,000 residents, 600 businesses, and 300 property owners, The District is one of Columbia’s hottest tourist destinations. The restaurants, shops, galleries, hotels, theaters, event spaces, salons, and other businesses making up The District’s 50 square blocks — bound by three college campuses — draw people from across the country and the world.
An iconic, family-owned business and cornerstone of downtown Columbia for nearly 50 years, The Candy Factory continues to produce gourmet, handmade confections that delight the senses. To step inside beneath the striped awning is an experience in itself – the kaleidoscope of brightly colored candies and packaging easily melds with tantalizing aromas of slow-cooking caramel
