Favorite local brewery. Has a large lawn area great for social distancing.
If you're in town an extra day, we recommend a visit to Les Bourgeois, located about 20 minutes West of Columbia with beautiful views overlooking the Missouri River. We recommend the A Frame during COVID, which has lots of outdoor seating and plenty of space for social distancing.
This trail is one of our favorites to hike and where Kevin proposed. Whether you hike to the top of the bluffs or just walk along some trails, it’s beautiful this time of year.
This is where Kevin and I had our first date! We met to watch a Mizzou football game and shared a pizza. They have great beer and great food - definitely stop here before leaving town.
Beautiful park close to downtown with paved walking trails.
Kevin played lots of shows here when he was a member of Blake Gardner and the Farmers and it holds a special place in our hearts. If it’s a nice day, spend some time on the lawn outside.
This is Kristie’s favorite bar in town. If you know her at all, you know why.
Columbia’s closest thing to a Hofbrauhaus. We recommend for brunch (bottomless mimosas and a waffle bar) or night time (big steins and a cute patio).
Another local brewery just on the outskirts of town. This brewery has a cool taproom with a variety of yard games, ping pong, and if you're lucky, you might see their resident cat, Clyde.
WINGZ. Let us know how much you love them if you go there. Kevin also recommends the "frito pie."
Lloyd’s recommendation. If you left a fur baby at home, bring them a nice treat to tell them how much you missed them.
If you're heading to or from Columbia from the East, Hermann is a small town about an hour away just off of I-70 and is known for its many Wineries and historic charm. It's also the best time of year to go, because it will be Oktoberfest! Check out events here: https://visithermann.com/events/festivals/