(Re)discover COMO

(Re)Discover COMO: Wynnsome Cake & Tea, Strawberry Hill Farms, CoMo Rocks

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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Interior shot of The Candy Factory, showcasing shelves and stacks of colorful candy throughout the store.

(Re)Discover COMO: The Candy Factory, Murry’s, and more!

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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(Re)Discover COMO: Art in the Park, Hindman Junction, “Blind” Boone Home

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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(Re)Discover COMO: True/False, Heritage Trail, and the Gateway

African American  Heritage Trail   Columbia’s African-American Heritage Trail is a two-mile walking trail in central Columbia with dozens of historical markers highlighting Columbia’s Black community. The trail is centered around the Sharp End, the Black business district that thrived until 1950s urban renewal projects decimated much of Columbia’s vibrant Black community, leaving only fading memories

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(Re)discovering COMO

MU Museum of Art and Archaeology finds a new home after four years; reopening this fall. The University of Missouri’s Museum of Art and Archaeology will reopen this fall after being shuttered for four long years, a period of time that seemed to give the storied museum unintentional “hidden gem” status. “We serve the entire

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