- Our list of the best things to do in Columbia, Missouri, features the top 47 nearby activities — including 21 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Columbia, MO has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 28 things to do within the city of Columbia, MO , followed by 19 popular activities in nearby cities, including Boonville, Fulton and Jefferson City
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Adults and children learn the basic moves and grappling techniques of jiu-jitsu during one month of unlimited classes
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Established in 1980, The Blue Note was the host to numerous famous artists, such as REM and Red Hot Chili Peppers. Every year, it organizes the Ninth Street Summerfest Festival.
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Located on the University of Missouri campus, Mizzou Arena is the home of the Missouri Tigers men's and women's basketball teams. The 15,000-seat arena is also used for large concerts brought in by the university during the offseason.
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Anyone having a sweet tooth will enjoy the time spent at The Candy Factory. There are plenty of chocolate specialties to be tasted at this 1970's facility.
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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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In operation for over 76 years, Empire Roller Rink is the place for both novice and experienced skaters. The rink is open for adult skate nights, birthday parties, skate lessons, and more.
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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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The Columbia Mall is an indoor shopping mall that is the largest of its kind in the area. It features dozens of retail stores and restaurants, as well as a post office, bank and car wash.