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Columbia, MO near the Katy Trail

Population 113,225
Columbia is not directly on the Katy Trail, but it is easy to reach from the trail and offers a wide range of lodging, eating, and entertainment options.  Central Missouri's largest city, Columbia is home to the University of Missouri's main campus (Mizzou), as well as numerous museums and cultural attractions. 
Columbia Visitors Bureau
800-652-0987 / 573-875-1231
http://www.visitcolumbiamo.com/
Columbia Chamber of Commerce
573-874-1132
https://columbiamochamber.com/
Columbia Central Business District
https://discoverthedistrict.com/
Columbia Hotels
Columbia MO Hotel Finder
Bonne Femme River Bridge
Bonne Femme River Bridge, by Irene Weinmann

Getting There

By trail:
The MKT Nature and Fitness Trail connects the Katy Trail to the heart of Columbia.  This scenic 9 mile trail takes riders through wetlands and wooded areas.  The MKT Trail links to the Katy Trail at mile 169.9, just west of McBaine. 
By car:
Columbia is on highway 70, between mile markers 123 and 130. The quickest way to get to the Katy Trail from Columbia is Rocheport, which is about 10 miles west of Columbia on highway 70.
Columbia B&Bs
Columbia Bike Shops