- TripBuzz found 35 things to do with kids in or near Columbia, Missouri, including 14 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boonville, Fulton and Jefferson City.
- From Mizzou Arena to Empire Roller Rink, the Columbia area offers 26 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Movie Theaters, National & State Parks and Bowling.
- Located just half an hour from state capital Jefferson City, Columbia, MO has a population of over 115,000 people and is home to the University of Missouri. This college town is the fourth largest city in Missouri and has many things to do, including catching a live show at the Missouri Theater Center for the Arts or attending an event like the Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival.
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Lunch buffet or dinner at a restaurant that cooks chicken and fish in a clay charcoal oven
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Stephens Lake Park is a great place to go for a picnic, winter sports, a hike or a swim in the summer, and more. It is also a clean and well maintained area that is perfect for kids.
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1701 W Ash Street, Columbia, MO 65203
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At Activity & Recreation Center â€' Columbia, visitors can use a 73,000 square foot facility filled with fitness equipment, a gymnasium, and aquatics center. The aquatics center features an indoor leisure pool with slides, lazy rivers, fountains, and lifeguards.
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Albert-Oakland Park is a 79.41 acre park that offers a range of recreational amenities and sports. They feature reservable shelters, a family aquatic center, baseball/softball fields, a basketball court, soccer practice fields, fitness circuit and a walking trail.
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Attractive for bird and wildlife watchers, Garth Nature Area includes 52 acres of open space. Along with walking trails, the area is further equipped with a fenced in dog park for pets to enjoy.
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At Twin Lakes Recreation, visitors can participate in outdoor activities like swimming, feeding ducks, jogging, and fishing. The lake has several picnic tables, a dog park, swim area, and playground next to it.
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An eight-screen move theater, Forum 8 displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers stadium seating, D-BOX motion seats, self-service ticketing, a party room and a snack bar with food and drinks.
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1020 Lowry St Stop 2, Columbia, MO 65201
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Dedicated to preserving, celebrating, and enhancing awareness of state history, The State Historical Society of Missouri has branches in several cities. The society maintains historical sites and archives, and sponsors lectures and other events.
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Also known as the Columbia Cosmopolitan Recreation Area, Cosmo Park is Columbia's largest park, measuring 533 acres. The park features athletic fields and courts, two fishing lakes, children's playgrounds, picnic areas and a trail system.
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2800 Goodwin Pointe Drive, Columbia, MO 65201
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At Regal Columbia Stadium 14 & RPX, guests can enjoy the latest Hollywood movie releases. The theater features comfortable seating, a concessions stand, and plenty of movies to choose from.
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Filled with tropical vegetation, Shelter Gardens is a botanical garden with waterfalls, rock gardens, koi ponds, and more. On Sundays, visitors can listen to live music from local musicians at the garden's gazebo.