Food Scene
G & D Steakhouse
2001 W Worley StFamily owned. Cozy. From good burgers to gyros!
La Terraza Mexicana Grill
1412 Forum BlvdFabulous food! and a full bar...don't go if you're in a hurry, enjoy!
Mugs-Up Drive In
603 Orange StI bought the t-shirt
Row of good chain restaurants. Applebees, Red Lobster, Olive Garden, Cheddars and more.
Interstate 70 Drive Southwest
Row of good chain restaurants. Applebees, Red Lobster, Olive Garden, Cheddars and more.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great food too. Huge aquarium. Pool tables. Bunches of TVs. It's where some of us locals go!
Truman's Bar & Grill
3304 W Broadway Business Park CtGreat food too. Huge aquarium. Pool tables. Bunches of TVs. It's where some of us locals go!
Nice indoor or outdoor seating. A great 'hang out' spot downtown.
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habitants recommandentFlat Branch Pub & Brewing
115 South 5th Street19
habitants recommandentNice indoor or outdoor seating. A great 'hang out' spot downtown.
Really good shows. Check their upcoming events at www.thebluenote.com
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habitants recommandentThe Blue Note
17 North 9th Street20
habitants recommandentReally good shows. Check their upcoming events at www.thebluenote.com
Entertainment & Activities
It's right down the road (3 miles). Has new golf cart space, batting cages, putt putt, golfing and a driving range. Always busy!
Midway Golf & Games
5500 W Van Horn Tavern RdIt's right down the road (3 miles). Has new golf cart space, batting cages, putt putt, golfing and a driving range. Always busy!
7 miles west, sit outdoors at picnic tables and look out over the Missouri River while sipping on local wine. You are welcome to bring a picnic basket, but not fast food. They do provide a limited food menu, waters, beers, and as my children say "grape wine" (sparkling grape drinks)
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habitants recommandentLes Bourgeois Vineyards A-Frame
14020 West Highway Bb7
habitants recommandent7 miles west, sit outdoors at picnic tables and look out over the Missouri River while sipping on local wine. You are welcome to bring a picnic basket, but not fast food. They do provide a limited food menu, waters, beers, and as my children say "grape wine" (sparkling grape drinks)
Parks & Nature
Very nice walking trail, shelters for gatherings, pets on leashes welcome, bathrooms, and play places (Big spaces to play).
Columbia Cosmopolitan Recreation Area
1615 Business Loop 70 WestVery nice walking trail, shelters for gatherings, pets on leashes welcome, bathrooms, and play places (Big spaces to play).
Two lovely trails around this lake, connect with MKT trail. Walk, bike. Pet friendly on leash. Events are held here, such as Art in the Park (in May/June), and Roots-N-Blues Festival (in September). Kids water fountain playground. Swimming allowed in spots. Fishing allowed.
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habitants recommandentStephens Lake Park
2001 East Broadway20
habitants recommandentTwo lovely trails around this lake, connect with MKT trail. Walk, bike. Pet friendly on leash. Events are held here, such as Art in the Park (in May/June), and Roots-N-Blues Festival (in September). Kids water fountain playground. Swimming allowed in spots. Fishing allowed.
There are plenty of M-K-T Trail connectors in town and out. If you want, I'll get a map...
M-K-T Trail Connector
There are plenty of M-K-T Trail connectors in town and out. If you want, I'll get a map...
Essentials
ALDI
807 Business Loop 70 WTake your cart quarter & bags/boxes (or risk that they'll have what you need).
Hy-Vee
3100 West Broadway6
habitants recommandentWho doesn't love Hy-Vee?!
If you like to drop off and pick up, this is the place! I mean, you CAN stay and do your own, but you ARE on vacation!
Columbia Laundry
200 Business Loop 70 EIf you like to drop off and pick up, this is the place! I mean, you CAN stay and do your own, but you ARE on vacation!
Shopping
Target
2400 Bernadette DrGeneral store at the West end of the Columbia Mall
Upscale charitable resale store with proceeds used to clothe at-need children in the community. Clothes and some goods (furniture, candles, or other nice donations). Hours of Operation :
Wednesday10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Thursday10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m
Upscale Resale
1729 W BroadwayUpscale charitable resale store with proceeds used to clothe at-need children in the community. Clothes and some goods (furniture, candles, or other nice donations). Hours of Operation :
Wednesday10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Thursday10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m
Who doesn't love to thrift shop?! They have also opened a new furniture space called 20-One-20. Great deals!
Midway Antique Mall
6401 US-40Who doesn't love to thrift shop?! They have also opened a new furniture space called 20-One-20. Great deals!
Everything Else
Downtown scene. Shops usually close at 5pm. There is an 'Artrageous Friday' where local artists welcome to their shops, outdoor setups weather permitting.
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habitants recommandentThe District Downtown Columbia
11 South 10th Street14
habitants recommandentDowntown scene. Shops usually close at 5pm. There is an 'Artrageous Friday' where local artists welcome to their shops, outdoor setups weather permitting.
My club meets every Wednesday morning at 7am. So, if you're a Kiwanian, or want to get yourself up early for the most fun meeting you'll ever attend, you're invited!
Columbia-Boonslick Kiwanis Club
405 E Nifong BlvdMy club meets every Wednesday morning at 7am. So, if you're a Kiwanian, or want to get yourself up early for the most fun meeting you'll ever attend, you're invited!