Faurot Field
Faurot Field ( faw-ROH, fə-ROH) at Memorial Stadium is an outdoor sports stadium in Columbia, Missouri, United States, on the campus of the University of Missouri. Running it is University of Missouri. Around it, State Historical Society of Missouri (0.7 mi) comes first on our list.
A stadium & arena inside Columbia
You can stay in Columbia
Faurot Field is inside Columbia, which has 52 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 67–84°. When to go ↓
An airport 10 miles away
Columbia Regional (COU) has airline service, about 10 miles from Faurot Field.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Choosing a month
The weather near Faurot Field shifts through the year, as below.
Faurot Field
Faurot Field ( faw-ROH, fə-ROH) at Memorial Stadium is an outdoor sports stadium in Columbia, Missouri, United States, on the campus of the University of Missouri. It is primarily used for football and serves as the home field for the Missouri Tigers' program. It is the third-largest sports facility by seating capacity in the state of Missouri, behind The Dome at America's Center in St. Louis and Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. In 1972, Memorial Stadium's playing surface was named Faurot Field in honor of longtime coach Don Faurot.
- Type
- Stadium & arena
- Run by
- University of Missouri
- Wikipedia readers
- 55K a year
Hotels and campgrounds near Faurot Field
Close by, places to stay are in Columbia (52) and Fulton (8).
- 1State Historical Society of Missouri
- 2National Churchill Museum
- 3Museum of Art and Archaeology
- 4Mizzou Botanic Garden
- 5McAlester Arboretum
Compare 7 towns
| Town | From Faurot Field | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | in town | — | 52 46 hotels · 2 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs | 130,851 | $285K | C− |
| Fulton | 21 mi east | 30 min | 8 5 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park | 12,853 | $156K | B+ |
| Kingdom City | 21 mi east | 30 min | 8 5 hotels · 2 motels · 1 campground | 135 | $86K | — |
| Mexico | 29 mi northeast | 45 min | 11 7 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 11,558 | $140K | — |
| Fayette | 24 mi northwest | 35 min | 5 1 hotel · 1 motel · 3 inns & B&Bs | 2,848 | $147K | — |
| Sturgeon | 21 mi north | 30 min | 1 1 campground | 957 | $147K | — |
| Tebbetts | 30 mi southeast | 45 min | 1 1 inn or B&B | 386 | $214K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Next door to Faurot Field
Also within 64 miles are these.
Big draw53 mi LakeLake of the Ozarks
1in town MuseumState Historical Society of Missouri
221 mi MuseumNational Churchill Museum
63 mi MuseumWalt Disney Hometown Museum3in town MuseumMuseum of Art and Archaeology
4in town GardenMizzou Botanic Garden5in town GardenMcAlester ArboretumPhoto credits
Lake of the Ozarks: Jay Dugger, CC BY-SA 2.0 · State Historical Society of Missouri: Grey Wanderer, CC BY-SA 4.0 · National Churchill Museum: Ammodramus, CC0 · Walt Disney Hometown Museum: Mitchazenia, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Mizzou Botanic Garden: Unknown, Public domain
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Planning a visit to Faurot Field
Is Faurot Field in Columbia?
Yes. It’s inside Columbia, MO.
When is the best time to visit Faurot Field?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 67–84°.
What is the closest airport to Faurot Field?
Columbia Regional (COU), about 10 miles away. The nearest big hub is St. Louis Lambert (STL), about 106 miles.
Where should I stay near Faurot Field?
Columbia (in town, 52 places to stay), Fulton (21 mi, 8 places to stay) and Kingdom City (21 mi, 8 places to stay).
Local know-how from Columbia
People in Columbia have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
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