Welcome to The District , Columbia, Missouri's bustling and vibrant central city. Packed with dozens of nowhere–but–here boutiques, restaurants and bars, it´s the perfect place to celebrate the holidays. Shop for personalized perfume, handmade holiday cards or a piece of local art. Enjoy drinks and dinner at a restaurant featuring local produce and freshly baked bread. Take home a bottle of artisan olive oil or a box of hand dipped chocolates for your holiday parties. Find the perfect dress for New Year´s Eve.
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, Elizabeth W, L'Occitane, 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 Blue Note. Live music nightly. And one of the best club scenes in Missouri. 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. And the holiday season will be filled with your favorites—The Nutcracker, Handel's Messiah, Wynonna Judd's Classic Christmas, and the best First Night celebration in the state.
Gifts for under $50. We're all watching our pocketbooks this year so check out our affordable gift suggestions.
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Even better—gifts for under $10! High quality doesn't necessarily mean high prices.
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Living Windows Festival. Coming to The District on Friday, December 4 from 6 to 8 pm as part of our Festive Fridays.
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It's the perfect gift. District Gift Certificates: Guaranteed to please even The Grinch.
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Real change, not spare change. Want to help this holiday season? Donate to an organization working for real change.
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