If you like the city life, a Columbia, Missouri bed and breakfast is the right place for you. Columbia is the 5th largest city in Missouri and is located in the Central Missouri Region. The city has been given the nickname “The Athens of Missouri” as a result of all the colleges in the area. Columbia is home to the University of Missouri, Stephens College and Columbia College. Columbia however, is far more than just academics. There is a vibrant music scene. The city is best known for its heavy metal groups, but there are pop and country groups rising up as well. The fine arts also have a presence in the city. From art galleries to theatre to the Missouri Symphony, if culture is what you are looking for you are sure to find it here. Depending on what time of year you come to visit, you are sure to hit one of our many festivals including the Roots, Blues & BBQ Festival. Columbia also hosts many sporting activities among which are the Show-Me-State Games and the Special Olympics of Missouri. The downtown area is home to many shops where you will find almost anything. As you consider your Columbia, MO lodging options, let the Bed and Breakfast Inns of Missouri help you find an inn that is just right for you.