Columbia, IL is a small town located in Monroe County, Illinois with a population of over 9,000 people. It is known for its historic downtown area that houses several unique shops and restaurants. Tourists often come to Columbia for its outdoor recreation opportunities including canoeing and kayaking on the Kaskaskia River and hiking along the trails at Columbia Bottom Conservation Area. Visitors also enjoy exploring the nearby state parks and visiting local wineries.
Reviews of Columbia, IL are predominantly positive due to its welcoming atmosphere and plethora of outdoor activities. From delicious restaurants to charming shops, visitors have plenty to explore in this quaint town. Not only are there many attractions in Columbia itself but its proximity to other towns allows for easy exploration around the area. Families have especially enjoyed coming here for day trips or vacationing in one of the nearby campgrounds or cabins. Whether you’re looking for a quick getaway or an extended vacation, Columbia has something for everyone!
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Great small town - 12/4/2009
I actually live in the next town over, but work full-time in Columbia, and it's a really nice town. It is the walking-est city I have ever seen; people enjoy riding their bikes, walking their dogs, jogging on the sidewalks, and just generally getting around in health-conscious, environment-conscious ways, particularly downtown. For the most part, people are really friendly and accepting, and the neighborhoods are usually very picturesque and safe. Plus you have the added bonus of being very near St Louis without the big-city rushed
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Little Nazi Germany ! - 9/12/2008
Columbia,Illinois has to be the most stuck up and unfriendly little one horse town i've ever lived in . People here feel that if you weren't born and raised here then you don't belong here as everyone here is related to each other ( Can You Say Rednecks ? )and they'll damn sure treat you that way.If the police here don't like you they will either try to run you out of town or they will try to railroad you to prison . There is nothing in Columbia to do for the kids except drink beer and do drugs . This is definately not the place for any cultured people to live . Take my advice, you wanna stay out of this
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Columbia, IL. - 7/22/2008
Columbia, Illinois is located at the northern tip of Monroe County in Southwestern Illinois only about 12 miles from downtown St. Louis. 20 miles from Scott Air Force Base.A community of approximately 7,500 people occupies about 3,085 acres. Interstate 255 on the city's northern border connects it with the entire Metropolitan St. Louis Area.Columbia, Illinois was first populated by the Mound Builders, then the American Indians. It was claimed and occupied by the French. In 1763, France ceded to England all the territory east of the Mississippi River.Columbia was surveyed and platted in 1820 and became a town March 10, 1859. The first influx of German immigrants came in 1835. The Germans had the most profound impact on the community, building homes of local clay bricks close to the streets. This was done so gardens and livestock could be kept behind the houses. Many of these homes are still standing and contribute to the original community's unique appearance. Some of the early German
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