downtown Columbia

Featured 823 E Broadway My Secret Garden 1978 Vs 2025

Downtown’s Oldest Buildings

823 E. Broadway  From Boots and Shoes to Bouquets  For 15 years, My Secret Garden…

Featured Exercise Class Inside Of Armory Building

Where History and Community Converge

Nestled into the heart of downtown Columbia, the Armory’s meticulously maintained historical façade gives little…

Decorative Christmas display with cake pops from Unsplash

The District hosts Living Windows

The Downtown Community Improvement District welcomes people of all ages to celebrate The District’s biggest…

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Horse Drawn Carriage Rides x 2

The District invites holiday lovers of all kinds to join downtown for another season of…

Logo for Drink and Dine in The District, June 1-30 in downtown Columbia.

June showcase: Drink & Dine in The District

Month-long event celebrates downtown eateries and businesses Get your forks and knives ready. The District…

Nickie Davis in The District standing in downtown Columbia, Missouri

By the Numbers

With more than 5,000 residents, 600 businesses, and 300 property owners, The District is one…

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Owners of the Candy Factory, Amy and Mike Atkinson stand inside their shop

A sweet legacy in downtown Columbia

An iconic, family-owned business and cornerstone of downtown Columbia for nearly 50 years, The Candy…