June 10, 2009 | 12:00 p.m. CST
Kim Linhares, 36
"I like the laid back, non-scheduled days when I can spend time with my kids."
Slobodan Petrovic, 20
"You don't have to deal with Thursday night madness that involves bros either fighting each other or being completely ridiculous on the streets."
Nicole Duncan, 21
"I like how the town is a lot more relaxing. And you don't have to worry about the stress of school, but there is still enough happening."
ReneƩ Alvarez, 36
"I love walking around downtown ... It's such a pretty area; everything is green, well maintained and has a great atmosphere."
Mannie Liscum, 42
"If one could mix a Rockwell painting and Greenwich Village, you would get Columbia in summertime. Am amazing mix of middle America."