Welcome to The District , Columbia, Missouri's bustling and vibrant central city. Nestled between three colleges, The District is a hip, active, and artistic community. Whether it´s coffee in the morning or martinis at midnight, The District's friendly and energetic vibe is up early and stays out late. The District's lively mix of historic architecture, sidewalk cafes and retail shops provide the perfect setting for a business meeting, lunch with a friend or a night on the town.
With 110 unique shops, 70 bars and restaurants, 45 live performances a week, and 5900 parking spots, you´ll find plenty of things to do. We´re 43 not-so-square blocks in the center of Columbia that you´ll love to discover.
With over 110 unique shops, you'll need no excuse to spend a Saturday afternoon browsing through trendy boutiques and galleries. All your favorite brands including Vera Wang, L 'Occitane, Elizabeth W, Ugly Doll, Groovy Girl, Robeez, BCBG, Betsy Johnson, Sigrid Oldsen, Ellie Tahani, Hayden Harnett, Prana, Patagonia, Chaco, and Water Girl. Whether you prefer hiking boots and mountain bikes or handcrafted jewelry and silk ties, you´ll have no trouble finding exactly what you need.
A quick stroll through The District and you´ll see why we´re known throughout Columbia for our restaurants. Whether it´s cocktails after a show, a romantic dinner for two or a meal for the entire family, The District has over 70 restaurants and bars to choose from featuring local cheeses, organic salad greens, grass-fed beef, unbelievable microbrews, regional wines, fresh roasted coffee and more. So if you´re in the mood for a slice of Americana or internationally inspired cuisine, come to The District and find something sure to please.
Independent films. Comedy shows. Poetry jams. The True/False Film Festival. The Roots 'n Blues 'n BBQ Festival. The Blue Note. And one of the best club scenes in Missouri featuring live music nightly. The District boasts over 45 live performances every week in an eclectic mix of venues, from renovated theaters to bluesy bars, aromatic coffee houses to state-of-the-art clubs. It's no wonder we´re the entertainment center of Columbia. So check out The District and bring dinner and a show to the next level.
Social Networking comes to The Distrct. Get the inside scoop & share details!
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Learn more about TIFs. First in a series about Tax Increment Financing for downtown development.
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Current TIF Proposals Second in a series about Tax Increment Financing for downtown development.
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Take action on TIFs. Third in a series about Tax Increment Financing for downtown development.
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Film Series at the Museum of Art and Archaeolgy. A Touch of Class showing on June 18.
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ARTlandish Gallery coming in June. Learn about the newest addition to the North Village Arts District.
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Heading to The District this weekend? Make parking easy with pre-paid EZ Park cards for garages and meters.
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» You are here. Printable maps of The District, including all your favorite shops and hangouts.
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Listen to our "Shop Local" ad. The CVB is promoting local businesses on Clear 99 and The Eagle 93.9.
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Real change, not spare change. Want to help? Donate to an organization working for real change.
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.Carrie Gartner
