10 Things to do Good for Kids in Columbia That You Shouldn't Miss

February 28, 2022 Stefan Strunk

Columbia /kəˈlʌmbiə/ is a city in Missouri and the county seat of Boone County. Founded in 1821, it is home to the University of Missouri and is the principal city of the Columbia metropolitan area. It is Missouri's fourth most-populous city, with an estimated 120,612 residents in 2016.
Restaurants in Columbia

1. Conari Escape Rooms-Columbia

908 E Walnut St, Columbia, MO 65201-4865 +1 573-777-3730 [email protected] http://www.conariescaperooms.com
Excellent
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5.0 based on 98 reviews

Conari Escape Rooms-Columbia

Conari Escape Rooms is an interactive Escape Room experience. We design our own games to insure a unique and exciting event for you and your teammates.

2. Shryocks Callaway Farms

12 miles east of Columbia off I-70, Columbia, MO +1 573-592-0191 http://www.callawayfarms.com/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 41 reviews

Shryocks Callaway Farms

Family farm open to tourists that features a seed plot and a new corn maze every season.

Reviewed By gallegosdos - Centralia, United States

A visit to Shryocks is worth the trip out of Columbia! You'll enjoy the corn maze, delicious treats, and fun games and activities in the barn. All in all...a great time!

3. Rock Bridge Memorial State Park

5901 S Highway 163, Columbia, MO 65203-8915 +1 573-449-7402 [email protected] http://mostateparks.com/park/rock-bridge-memorial-state-park
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4.5 based on 333 reviews

Rock Bridge Memorial State Park

Just minutes from Columbia, Rock Bridge Memorial State Park gives visitors the chance to scramble, hike and bicycle through a scenic environment – and lets them peek into Missouri’s underworld. The park contains some of the most popular hiking trails in the state and also offers solitude while hiking in the Gans Creek Wild Area. Visitors can also see a large cave system with its rock bridge, sinkholes, a spring and underground stream at the Devil's Icebox. You can explore Connor's Cave in the light of the opening for a taste of the underground world.

Reviewed By gallegosdos - Centralia, United States

Easy parking...beautiful, natural beauty...easy to access and navigate walkways...Enjoy God's beautiful creation at Rock Bridge Memorial State Park!

4. Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area

6700 W Route K, Columbia, MO 65203-9606 +1 573-445-3882 http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8931
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4.5 based on 43 reviews

Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area

5. Shelter Gardens

1817 W Broadway, Columbia, MO 65203-1107 +1 573-214-4595 http://www.shelterinsurance.com/aboutshelter/sheltergardens/
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4.5 based on 202 reviews

Shelter Gardens

Reviewed By DavidD-Portland - Portland, United States

Shelter Gardens is a pleasant garden with a variety of plants. Very well signposted. We visited today, early November. Certainly April on would feature plenty of flowers. Nice to stroll around. The one room school house is a replica of the one in which the Missouri Farmers Association was founded in very early 1900’s. The MFA was the predecessor to Shelter.

6. Stephens Lake Park

2001 E Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201 +1 573-442-5862 http://rootsnbluesnbbq.com/artists
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4.5 based on 196 reviews

Stephens Lake Park

Reviewed By AWalding - Glendale, United States

Loved the clockwise walk with our dog. Perfect especially on a cool day with lots of flowers and friendly folks.

7. Mizzou Arena

1 Champions Dr, Columbia, MO 65211-0001 882-6501 http://www.mutigers.com
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4.5 based on 47 reviews

Mizzou Arena

Reviewed By C134FWmichaelk - Saint Louis, United States

Although Mizzou lost the game I came to, this is an excellent venue. Had great seats and they also have a huge score/video board. Decent food and nice gift shop.

8. Twin Lakes Recreation Area

2500 Chapel Hill Road, Columbia, MO 65203 http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec/Parks/Twin_Lakes/index.php?font=5
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4.5 based on 34 reviews

Twin Lakes Recreation Area

9. Francis Quadrangle

801 Conley Rd, Columbia, MO 65201-6440 http://Missouri.edu
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4.5 based on 78 reviews

Francis Quadrangle

Reviewed By S1411LIkimh - Saint Louis, United States

Beautiful campus and amazing columns. Great place to picnic with beautiful buildings and old mature shade trees.

10. Finger Lakes State Park

1505 E Peabody Rd, Columbia, MO 65202-9484 +1 573-443-5315 http://mostateparks.com/park/finger-lakes-state-park
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4.0 based on 83 reviews

Finger Lakes State Park

The roar of ATVs and off-road motorcycles combines with the peacefulness of rolling hills at Finger Lakes State Park, one of two ATV parks in the state parks system. Built in a former coal mining area, Finger Lakes’ trails and motocross track are popular with users who come for the day, but often fall under the spell of the spacious campground, leafy trees and hilly terrain. The park is also the site of the challenging 2.75-mile Kelley Branch Mountain Bike Trail and a 4.5-mile water trail.

Reviewed By suen539 - Columbia, United States

We had a lovely summer day and decided to visit Finger Lakes State Park. It's a lovely park with boating, fishing, hiking, and mountain bike trails. The major attraction for some people would be the ATV trails. We had our dog and walked the hiking trail in the morning when there were no active ATVs.

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