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Things to see in Columbia, Missouri (United States): 10 places and when to go
Columbia, Missouri is a city in United States with around 398,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 10 places in and around it, mainly History (4), Temples (3), Food and drink (3). The best known are First Christian Church, Missouri United Methodist Church and Museum of Art and Archaeology. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 17. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 38.9521, -92.3339
- Population
- About 398,000
- Places
- 10 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (4) · Temples (3) · Food and drink (3) · Museums and art (1) · Hiking (1) · Stargazing (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 504 km as the crow flies
What to see in Columbia, Missouri
The places in and around Columbia, Missouri, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- First Christian ChurchHistoric church in Columbia, Missouri, United States616 m
- Missouri United Methodist ChurchChurch building in Columbia, United States of America683 m
- Museum of Art and ArchaeologyMuseum in Columbia, Missouri1.1 km
- Second Baptist ChurchChurch building in Columbia, United States of America106 m
- Virginia BuildingHistory561 m
- Cedar Creek TrailHiking23 km
- Dogmaster DistilleryDistillery925 m
- Laws ObservatoryObservatory1.3 km
- The A-Frame Wintery on The Blufftop at RocheportWinery19 km
- The Tasting Room on The Blufftop at RocheportWinery17 km
When to go to Columbia, Missouri
The best time to visit Columbia, Missouri is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:33
- FebPossible10:32
- MarBest time11:42
- AprBest time13:02
- MayBest time14:08
- JunBest time14:43
- JulBest time14:29
- AugBest time13:31
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:57
- NovPossible9:50
- DecPossible9:17
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 17. In April, 9 of the 10 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Columbia, Missouri
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 504 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Hermann13 places83 km
- Dutzow5 places123 km
- St. Charles, Missouri11 places160 km
- Fenton9 places172 km
- Independence, Missouri6 places181 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Columbia, Missouri?
The best known: First Christian Church, Missouri United Methodist Church, Museum of Art and Archaeology, Second Baptist Church, Virginia Building. In all, 10 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Columbia, Missouri?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 17.
How do you get to Columbia, Missouri?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 504 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Columbia, Missouri as the destination and these 10 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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