The nearby airports include St. Louis, Kansas City or Columbia (via St. Louis or Kansas City on American Airlines). Columbia is approximately 1 hour 45 min. from the St. Louis airport and 2 hours from the Kansas City airport. There are various rental car companies to choose from, however we have a discount rate for the wedding with Hertz Rental Car, mention the Taylor/DeRose wedding discount.
MOX is a scheduled service providing ground transportation between Columbia and the St Louis and Kansas City Airports. Service can originate in Columbia, OR at either airport.
Book your transportation online at: www.moexpress.com, or call 877.669.4826 for reservations from 24 hours to six months in advance.
MOX shuttle transportation generally runs on the hour from the St. Louis airport and charges $39 one way, $72 roundtrip, with online booking, and $82 roundtrip by phone. MOX will provide door-to-door transportation.
Approximate time: 6 hours 15 minutes
Distance: 390 miles
Take I-55 SOUTH toward ST LOUIS - go 200.3 mi
Take fork onto I-72 WEST toward JACKSONVILLE - go 62.2 mi
Take exit #35 toward GRIGGSVILLE/PITTSFIELD - go 0.3 mi
Turn on US-54 WEST - go 1.4 mi
US-54 WEST becomes N JACKSON ST - go 3.9 mi
Turn on WASHINGTON ST[US-54] - go 1.9 mi
Continue to follow US-54 WEST - go 90.2 mi
Turn onto I-70 WEST - go 18.8 mi
The Regency Hotel Downtown
1111 East Broadway
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 443-2090
We have a block of rooms reserved for the weekend under the Taylor/DeRose wedding group, $59 per night. The hotel is conveniently located across the street from the church (ceremony site).
Hwy 63: Exit onto Broadway, Go west 4 Blocks, the hotel is located on the Right.
I 70 East: Exit Providence Road, Go 1.5 Miles South to Broadway, Turn left onto Broadway, go through downtown, hotel is located on the left.
I 70 West: Exit onto Business Loop 70 (Left Exit), Go 2 stop lights and turn left onto College, go ˝ mile and make a right onto Broadway, hotel is on the right.
The hotel and ceremony site are located in the heart of downtown Columbia, MO, called The District. Nestled between Columbia's 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 cafés 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, we're 43 not-so-square blocks you'll love to discover. For more information please visit: www.discoverthedistrict.com/
Ernie's Steakhouse
1005 E. Walnut St.
(573) 874-7804
Since 1934, Ernie's Café & Steakhouse has served Ameica's breakfast and
lunch favorites, from scrambled eggs and hashbrowns to KC
Strip Steak and chef salads. Their Dick Tracy decor is don't miss!
Cucina Sorella
22 N. Ninth St.
(573) 443-5280
Coffee Zone
11 N. Ninth St.
(573) 449-8215
Quinton's Deli and Bar
124 S. Ninth St.
(573) 815-1047
Excellent sandwiches, Jordan used to work here in College!
Village Wine and Cheese
929 E. Broadway
(573) 442-1010
www.villagewineandcheese.com
Excellent sandwiches, salads, and soups
Sake (sushi)
16 S. Tenth St.
(573) 256-7252
Shakespeare's Pizza
225 S. Ninth St.
(573) 449-2454
Best Pizza in Columbia!
Boone Tavern & Restaurant
811 E. Walnut
(573) 442-5123
Prime Rib* Fresh Seafood* Fresh Salads* Choice Steaks* Sandwiches* Appetizers
Join us in our dining room or on our 300 seat outdoor Courtyard over looking downtown Columbia's Courthouse Square.
Complete Menu at www.boonetavern.com
Trattoria Strada Nova
21 N. Ninth St.
(573) 442-8992
Best Italian restaurant in Columbia
Flat Branch Pub and Brewing Company
115 S. Fifth St.
(573) 499-0400
Flat Branch Pub & Brewing offers a diverse menu as well as a variety of hand-crafted beers. Enjoy your stay in the upscale industrial setting of our restaurant, in our spacious outdoor beer garden, or over Columbia’s largest bar. Our fresh handmade food compliments our brews but is delicious enough to stand on its own. Enjoy your meal with our in-house baked breads and desserts. After dinner, sip one of our many single malt scotches or small batch bourbons.
