We like to tell visitors to our city that Columbia is "What you unexpect." There's more to see and do in the heart of Missouri than you might expect!
See Columbia AttractionsGet the full Columbia experience and extend your stay or start your staycation at one of our fine area hotels.
See Local AccommodationsWalk or drive around town and check out our growing crop of sculptures, murals, and art installations.
Learn More About Art WalkFirst Friday is a free art crawl on the first Friday of each month! From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., galleries, shops and business will be open with music, art demonstrations, children’s activities, refreshments and much more.
The Show-Me STATE GAMES is a non-profit program of the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Health and is hosted by the University of Missouri. The mission of the Show-Me STATE GAMES is simple: to provide all Missourians the opportunity to participate in activities of health, fitness, family and fun.
Here are the many sports that will happen in July:
Archery - 3D
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Cross Country
Cycling
Disc Golf
Fencing
Golf - Parent / Child
Judo
Kickball
Mini Golf
Mountain Biking
Gymnastics
Powerlifting
Road Race / Race Walk
Rugby
Shooting - Rifle and Pistol
Shooting - Trap and Skeet
Soccer
Softball - Fast Pitch
Softball - Slow Pitch
Tennis
Track and Field
Shooting - Muzzle Loading
Triathlon / Duathlon
Ultimate
Volleyball
Wrestling
Thursday, July 24, 2025 9:00 AM
Sunday, July 27, 2025 5:00 PM
The District
11 South 10th Street, Columbia, MO
The District’s annual Dog Days Sidewalk Sale is back July 24th through the weekend!
Retailers in downtown Columbia will be putting their products on sale on the sidewalks outside of their storefronts at deeply discounted prices. Walk from shop to shop scooping up the best deals you’ll find all year!
Parking in downtown garages is free after 5pm and all weekend long!
Come out and eat, shop and discover The District!
