Welcome to Mid-Missouri!
Located halfway between St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is a unique city with a lot to offer. It has all the qualities of a friendly, mid-western city, as well as many big city features, which make it very unique. Columbia is a college town, with a strong non-manufacturing business base including healthcare, insurance and education. As home to the University of Missouri- Columbia, Stephens College and Columbia College, there is always something to do. There are plays, concerts, festivals, museums and unique shopping in the downtown historical district.
Columbia offers many opportunities for the active family. The parks system is extensive and includes public pools, swimming lakes, extensive bike and hiking trail systems. The Activity and Recreation Center (ARC) offers indoor year round swimming, fitness equipment and group classes/activities.
The school system in Columbia is highly regarded. A new elementary school and high school are in the planning stages.
Columbia offers multiple housing options. There are several well established neighborhoods with houses that offer the historical character of yester year. Columbia continues to grow and more communities offer newer residences as well as new construction.
Columbia is the regional retail hub of the area. Many national chains and independent stores are located in Columbia. Columbia Mall is anchored by Dillards, Target, JcPenney and Sears. Also in Columbia you will find an Old Navy, Famous Bar, Tuesday Morning, The Home Depot, Lowes as well as many other national chains. Local reatuarants are popular as well as locally owned business that caters to the local fare.
The surrounding communities offer small town living within a 30 minute commute to Columbia. Rural living is available on small and large acreages.
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