Everything Columbia is known for
Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Columbia.
6 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Ever wondered where a whole town's history gets laid to rest? Since 1820, Columbia Cemetery has been the final resting place for a diverse community, including White, African-American, and Jewish residents. It's a…
Since 1980, The Blue Note has been Columbia's premier live music venue, hosting countless musicians and unforgettable nights. It's more than just a building; it's a local legend. Richard King and Phil Costello founded…
Ever wondered what it feels like to step inside a miniature Parisian opera house in the heart of Missouri? Get ready to! This isn't just any old building; it's the Missouri Theatre, built in 1928 and designed after the…
Ever driven past a house that was once called Confederate Hill, but built by a Union officer? You're about to! This striking Italianate home, now known as the David Guitar House, was constructed right on the cusp of the…
This peaceful church was once the center of a brutal Civil War battle. On December 28, 1861, 1861, Union forces under General Benjamin M. Prentiss clashed with Confederate Missouri State Guard troops led by Colonel…
Ever wonder what it was like when the Missouri River was the highway for discovery? Right here in Rocheport, where the Moniteau Creek meets the mighty Missouri, history was made! Back in 1804, just a year after the…