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The Sights of Columbia
Book a tee time, explore the arts district, or hit the lake
Conveniently situated minutes from the University of Missouri and Columbia Regional Airport (COU), Wyndham Executive Center Columbia provides the perfect home base for discovering the best of this vibrant college town. Hit the links at L. A. Nickell Golf Course, stroll the serene Shelter Gardens, or sip local beers at Bur Oak Brewing Company. Families will enjoy playing miniature golf at Midway Golf & Games or splashing around Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center while film aficionados will enjoy seeing independent and foreign films at the Ragtag Cinema or attending documentary screenings during the annual True/False Film Fest.
If you’re touring the University of Missouri campus, be sure to visit the Museum of Art and Archaeology or walk through the historic Francis Quadrangle and snap a photo with its iconic columns. The Columbia Farmers Market is a great place to find fresh produce and local crafts while the vibrant North Village Arts District is filled with art galleries, performance venues, charming cafés, and boutique shops. Outdoor adventurers can go rock climbing at Capen Park or explore the Devil’s Icebox cave system at Rock Bridge Memorial State Park. For a more tranquil nature experience, go paddleboarding at Stephens Lake Park or cycle through the picturesque Missouri countryside on the MKT Nature and Fitness Trail.