Hotels in Columbia, MO

Columbia is a vibrant city with tons of outdoor activities, great restaurants and fun attractions. Home of the University of Missouri, this town offers the perfect blend of charm and excitement for any visitor. We have the best hotels in Columbia, MO to host you for an incredible stay, no matter what brings you to town.

Visit the local Museum of Art and Archaeology located on the university's campus to see the wide collection of sculptures, artwork and artifacts from the region and around the world. For a fascinating look into the region's history, stop by the Boone County History & Culture Center. Exhibits here cover the history and culture, including outfits, preserved homes, engine steamers and the Boone Piano.

Enjoy the great outdoors at some of Columbia's most popular nature destinations. Get your steps in on the 8.9-mile-long MKT Nature and Fitness Trail, which connects to Katy Trail, a maintained pathway that runs through the whole state. Visit Finger Lakes State Park, where the crystal-blue water invites you to cool off and kayak, canoe or paddle board. Or pull up a chair and cast a line to see if the bluegills, catfish and bass bite.

At Rock Bridge State Park, pristine trails wind through the towering trees of the Missouri forest. Explore the Gans Creek Wild Area where you can see the Devil's Icebox, a large system of caves with rock bridges, sinkholes, a spring and an underground stream. There's also Connor's Cave, a 166-foot-long passage complete with bats and crystal formations.

We have downtown Columbia hotels in the middle of the action of The District. Stay steps away from the Gateway Plaza, the hub of downtown at the corner of Broadway & Providence Streets. This open-air pavilion is home to community events, local artists, live music and unique eateries. Snap a picture in front of the iconic large sculpture that means you've made it to town with giant letters spelling out the city name. From here, shops, bars and galleries are all around you in the bustling town's center.

Where there's nature, there's wildlife. And in Columbia, the best place to see local critters in their element is at Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area. The area is home to a diverse ecosystem of marshlands and everglades, and these wetlands are brimming with eagles, deer, birds and squirrels. A challenging but rewarding hike up Outlook Trail offers breathtaking views of the vast green valley for miles.

Splendid serenity is waiting at Columbia's Shelter Gardens. This lush wonderland is home to more than 300 varieties of trees and shrubs and 15,000 annual and perennial flowers. Stroll through the five acres of floral displays, waterfalls, reflecting pool and rock garden. Tulips, hibiscus and lilies make this a visually stunning and sensory fulfilling way to experience beauty right in the heart of the city. With all there is to see and do, check into one of the top hotels in Columbia and then head out to explore the amazing memories waiting around every corner.

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