6 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Columbia - Atlas Obscura

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Columbia, Missouri

Devil's Icebox

Curious cave that stays a cool 56 degrees all year long.

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BoatHenge

Like Stonehenge but with boats and oodles more charm.

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McBaine Bur Oak

This majestic tree has survived 400 years of storms, droughts, and floods, and is a beloved natural landmark in Missouri.

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Thomas Jefferson’s Original Tombstone

The obelisk meant to mark the founding father's grave at Monticello is actually on the University of Missouri campus.

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Chinese Stone Lions at the University of Missouri

Two Ming Dynasty lion statues guard the entrance to the journalism school.

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Blind Boone House

The modest, restored home of the legendary ragtime musician John William 'Blind' Boone.

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The Pinnacles

A geological oddity formed by two rivers carving out a mass of limestone on both sides.

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Springfield-Style Cashew Chicken

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Springfield-Style Cashew Chicken

The mashup sensation helped a chef fight postwar racism.

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