Mizzou Botanic Garden
The Mizzou Botanic Garden contains thousands of plants within the campus of the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri, United States. A drive of 0.7 mi reaches Faurot Field. Its mildest months, April, May, June, September and October, bring highs of 67–84°F.
A garden inside Columbia
You can stay in Columbia
Mizzou Botanic Garden 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 11 miles away
Columbia Regional (COU) has airline service, about 11 miles from Mizzou Botanic Garden.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Mizzou Botanic Garden
The Mizzou Botanic Garden contains thousands of plants within the campus of the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri, United States. The Garden includes famous icons, such as Thomas Jefferson's original grave marker and the Columns of Academic Hall, and is open year-round, only asking for a small donation to visit.
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Where to stay near Mizzou Botanic Garden
Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in Columbia (52) and Kingdom City (8).
- 1Faurot Field
- 2State Historical Society of Missouri
- 3National Churchill Museum
- 4Museum of Art and Archaeology
- 5McAlester Arboretum
Compare 6 towns
| Town | From Mizzou Botanic Garden | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | in town | — | 52 46 hotels · 2 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs | 130,851 | $285K | C− |
| Kingdom City | 21 mi east | 30 min | 8 5 hotels · 2 motels · 1 campground | 135 | $86K | — |
| Fulton | 21 mi east | 30 min | 8 5 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park | 12,853 | $156K | B+ |
| 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 | 20 mi north | 30 min | 1 1 campground | 957 | $147K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More to see nearby
Each of these is within 63 miles.
1in town Stadium & arenaFaurot Field
Big draw54 mi LakeLake of the Ozarks
2in town MuseumState Historical Society of Missouri
321 mi MuseumNational Churchill Museum4in town MuseumMuseum of Art and Archaeology
63 mi MuseumWalt Disney Hometown Museum5in town GardenMcAlester ArboretumPhoto credits
Faurot Field: Mitchell3417 at English Wikipedia, Public domain · 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
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Quick answers on Mizzou Botanic Garden
Is Mizzou Botanic Garden in Columbia?
Yes. It’s inside Columbia, MO.
When is the best time to visit Mizzou Botanic Garden?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 67–84°.
What is the closest airport to Mizzou Botanic Garden?
Columbia Regional (COU), about 11 miles away. The nearest big hub is St. Louis Lambert (STL), about 106 miles.
Where should I stay near Mizzou Botanic Garden?
Columbia (in town, 52 places to stay), Kingdom City (21 mi, 8 places to stay) and Fulton (21 mi, 8 places to stay).
Locals’ advice in Columbia
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