Located in mid-Missouri just two hours from Kansas City and St. Louis, Columbia residents and visitors alike are delightfully surprised by what Columbia has to offer. From picturesque parks and clever cuisine to amazing art and superb shopping, Columbia is much more than a college town with a young vibe, an active buzz, and an engaged community. We are a friendly and welcoming community, with a thriving downtown and an abundance of cultural opportunities. Not surprisingly, Columbia is consistently rated among the top cities in the nation by national magazines and organizations, including:

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