- 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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Founded in the 1960's, the Kingdom of Callaway Historical Society is a group dedicated to preserving and promoting the area's local history. The society operates a museum that contains a number of books and artifacts pertaining to local history.
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Devoted to promoting art and culture in the Boonville area, Friends of Historic Boonville was founded in 1971. The group maintains and preserves local historic buildings, and sponsors performances in the area.
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Preserved by the Friends of Historic Boonville, Thespian Hall is a historic building built by the early settlers in the 1800s. Visitors can schedule an appointment to take a tour of the building, which was used in the Civil War.
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A professional regional theater with a long history, the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre brings in traveling companies from across the country for musical and theatrical performances, often of Broadway shows.
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Located on 31 acres of bluffs overlooking the Missouri River, Harley Park was donated in 1887 by the Harley family. The park features playgrounds, baseball fields, picnic shelters, prehistoric Indian Mounds, open grassy areas and restroom facilities.
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The Capital 8 Theatres showcases first-run new film releases on four screens. The theatres offer a free rewards cards for discounted concession items and has fun snack deals for children.
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Ha Ha Tonka State Park's most notable feature is the stone ruins of a castle built by a Kansas City businessman who purchased the area known as 'ha ha tonka' which means 'laughing waters'. It could have referred to the springs below the castle.
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Situated next to Turkey Creek, which empties into the Missouri River, Carl R. Noren River Access provides visitors with an area to relax and watch the river. There is a pedestrian bridge that visitors can cross over.
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For ice-skating and hockey, the Ice Arena-Washington Park is a family friendly place for fun. The concession stand sells inexpensive snacks and hot chocolates and there is a warming area and music as you play.
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Located inside Forest Park, the St. Louis Zoo has over 600 species of animals. The zoo has several zones, including The Wild that includes grizzly bears and penguins, and Red Rocks, which has lions and tigers.