Columbia, Missouri

Population: 84,531
Located in Boone County

Columbia, Missouri - 2007 Top 25 Best Places to Live to go to School Winner

Why You Should Choose Columbia!

Excellent education, 3 colleges to choose from, University of Missouri, Columbia College, Stephens College.

Nationally recognized public schools.

Low cost of living.

Excellent medical facilities, 9 hospitals.

Columbia/Boone County was rated 2nd best place to live in America according to Money Magazine 1992 "Best Places to Live Survey", and for 9 years running has ranked in Money Magazine's top places to live!

Columbia consistently ranks in the top "Best Places to Live in the Nation" by Money Magazine in its annual survey. In 1999, Money voted Columbia runner-up as the Best Small City in America.

But there's more to Columbia than the praise of outside observers - there's a great sense of pride and accomplishment that you can share! We invite you to become part of the dynamic growth and excitement that makes Columbia one of the nation's most livable cities.

Columbia is a great place to live for many reasons. We have an excellent school system, state-of-the-art healthcare facilities, entertainment opportunities galore, low cost of living, a clean environment and much, much more.

The Twilight Festivals in June and September bring thousands of people to The District for food, fun and entertainment. Art in the Park and the Fall Festival of the Arts are also a big hit. They showcase the work of local, regional and national artists. the sponsor. The Twilight Festival has fast become the largest summer festival in central Missouri. The program has expanded to over 20 city blocks of family fun including music, art, clowns, food and carriage rides throughout The District.
In 2003, the average festival attendance in The District - the heart of Columbia's downtown - reached 8,000 per week. With nine events scheduled in 2004, attendance will exceed 70,000.

Columbia has indie films at the Ragtag Cinema, classic movies at the Missouri Theater, big performers at the Hearnes Center or the Concert Series at Jesse Hall. There is also the “We Always Swing” Jazz Series, summer concerts at the Mizzou Amphitheater and cutting edge contemporary artists at the Blue Note.

Heritage Festival
Visitors will be taken back to the traditions of the past. Listen, learn, and see history as it comes alive. See artisans and tradesmen dressed in 19th century attire demonstrating their trades and selling their wares. Visit a Lewis and Clark replica campsite and an 1859 town with shopkeepers & townspeople. See cowboys with their chuck wagons. A large contemporary craft area will also be featured.

Columbia's centralized location offers quick access to St. Louis and Kansas City, as well as the State Capitol, Jefferson City, and the beautiful vacation getaway, Lake of the Ozarks. Columbia is also minutes away from a host of historic towns and state parks featuring boating, fishing, hiking, biking and more. In Columbia, you are never more than a few minutes away from one of the 13 major shopping areas including the region's largest mall and a Downtown area featuring restaurants and unique shopping experiences.

Abundant and affordable housing is also available in Columbia. If you are seeking majestic estates, a condo on the golf course or the traditional family neighborhood, Columbia has something to fit both your lifestyle and your pocketbook. Whatever your reason for looking for a new place, we're sure you will find what you are looking for in Columbia, Missouri.

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