Group Tour Magazine - February 2023 - 95

SOUTHEA S T
Downtown Columbia
DISCOVER CoMo
Diverse offerings draw group tours to Columbia, Missouri
BY JACKIE SHECKLER FINCH
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90 FEBRUARY 2023
hile strolling through the beautiful University
of Missouri campus in Columbia,
Missouri, don't be surprised if you see a
student rubbing the nose of a bronze relief
sculpture. It's a tradition.
According to legend, students who rub
the sculpture nose of David R. Francis, former
Missouri governor and proponent of
the university, will get an A on their next
exam. Visitors sometimes rub the nose as
well for good luck.
Founded in 1839, the University of Missouri-or
Mizzou, as it is nicknamed-was
the first public university west of the Mississippi
River. The David R. Francis Quadrangle
is the oldest part of the university and is
listed on the National Register of Historic
Places. It consists of six erected towers surrounded
by glorious red buildings.
The iconic columns are the most
well-known landmark on the University
of Missouri campus. All that remains of
the original academic hall that burned
in 1892, the columns still stand on the David
R. Francis Quadrangle.
Located right in the middle of Missouri,
Columbia was founded by Kentucky pioneers
in 1821. CoMo-as it is lovingly called-
offers the amenities of a big city and the
charms of a small town.
Two major attractions that group tours
are sure to enjoy besides the Mizzou campus
are The District and the North Village Arts
District, says Megan McConachie, strategic
communications manager for the Columbia
Convention & Visitors Bureau.
" Columbia is a great place for groups
because of the diverse offerings, " McConachie
says. " Anyone from a foodie to a shopper
to a history or art fan can find a spot that
gets them excited about visiting our city. "
Formed in 2009, the North Village Arts
District in downtown Columbia is home to
more than 150 working artists and dozens of
local businesses that celebrate the arts.
Encompassing 50 square blocks downtown,
The District offers boutique shopping,
delicious local cuisine, craft brews, wine,
and much more. Missouri has more than
130 wineries, and Columbia has its fair
share of them-as well as some of the best
breweries in the state. CoMo is also famous
for its finger-licking barbecue.
Shelter Gardens is just west of downtown
at the headquarters of Shelter Insurance.
Its 5 acres contain thousands of annuals
and perennials plus hundreds of trees and
shrubs. Free and open to the public, the garden
features a sparkling waterfall, a lovely
gazebo, and a creative rock garden.
The Columbia Convention & Visitors
Bureau offers itinerary planning, connections
with industry partners, step-on
welcomes, and more. visitcolumbiamo.com
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