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9 Places in Columbia to Take Out-of-Town Visitors
Perfect your tour guide skills with these local ideas from Patch readers.

As the weather warms up, friends and family will be making their way into town for parties and graduations or long weekend getaways.
How do you keep them entertained and well fed? We asked Patch readers where their favorite place is around town to take visitors, to bring you the ultimate tour guide checklist.
Check out the list below to prepare yourself for a surprise visit from the relatives.
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- Although outside of Columbia, Centennial Park is worth a visit for a leisurely walk or afternoon of fishing
- Explore nature’s beauty at Robinson Nature Center
- Lunch at Bon Fresco Sandwich Bakery
- Treat your guests to Indian cuisine at Royal Taj
- Take a leisurely stroll around Lake Elkhorn Park or eat lunch at a picnic table
- Lake Kittamaqundi on a warm, sunny day
- Luna Bella for dinner with a cozy atmosphere
- Enjoy dinner and a show at Toby’s Dinner Theatre
- Host a farewell dinner for your guests at the Stanford Grill
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