check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. some have whirlpool tubs, pull-out sofas, minifridges and/or microwaves. other amenities consist of an exercise room, an indoor pool and a snack shop, plus a hot tub. suites add sitting areas. this unpretentious hotel is 2 miles from i-70, 3 miles from walking trails in stephens lake park, and 4 miles from the boone county history and culture center. laid-back rooms with bright accent walls offer complimentary wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and coffeemakers. freebies include hot breakfast and parking Columbia Regional Airport 17 min
Columbia Cosmopolitan Recreation Area (8 min) Columbia's largest park, with ball fields, tennis courts, a golf course, trails & fishing ponds. The Columns (12 min) Iconic campus landmark featuring limestone columns standing as lone remnants of 1892 building fire. Museum of Art and Archaeology (8 min) Modern structure housing exhibits of regional artistic & cultural importance, with free admission. Stephens Lake Park (9 min) Big park with a lakefront boardwalk & several picnic shelters, plus trails, playgrounds & free WiFi. Museum of Anthropology (8 min) This museum offers Native American artifacts, pioneer history exhibits & a giant archery collection. Rock Bridge Memorial State Park (13 min) Popular for its hiking & biking trails, this park boasts a large cave system & a rock bridge. Peace Park (13 min) Grindstone Trailhead (8 min) Shelter Gardens (12 min) 5-acre botanic garden with a veterans' memorial, seating & a sensory plot for the visually impaired. Francis Quadrangle (12 min) The Quad, the University of Missouri's 33-acre historic center, includes 6 iconic columns & gardens. Grindstone Nature Area (10 min) 199-acre park featuring nature trails & scenic overlooks, plus picnicking & a leash-free dog area. Finger Lakes State Park (11 min) Trail system for ATVs & off-road motorbikes amid space for camping, boating, hiking & fishing. Albert-Oakland Park (9 min) Park with seasonal aquatic center, lighted athletic fields, a disc golf course & a fitness trail. Flat Branch Park (12 min) Sculptures & a rain garden are distinctive aspects of this picnic & play space with an amphitheater. |