- 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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18-hole mini golf course challenges both kids and adults, with a maze of obstacles and designs based on famous golf courses
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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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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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A family fun entertainment center, Lazer Lanes has bowling, lazer tag, mini golf, and an arcade. It is also home to Sportman's Park, which includes batting cages and a full sized basketball court.
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Bowling, mini golf, arcade games and, of course, laser tags are some of the entertaining things to be done at the Galactic Fun Zone. It can host birthday parties and other special events.
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While it is perfectly suited for romantic getaways with special programs such as the Young Lovers rain Ride, the Columbia Star Dinner Train can welcome anybody aboard for a trip garnished with gourmet specialties prepared on the tracks.
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Featuring 32 lanes available for play, AMF Town & Country Lanes is a bowling alley offering a number of amenities for bowlers and guests to enjoy. In addition to bowling, the alley also has a game room and a bar.
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The Ragtag Cinema hosts, besides the latest Hollywood and independent movie productions, plenty of special events all around the year, such as the Found Footage Festival and the Trivia Nights.
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5901 South Hwy. 163, Columbia, MO 65203
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Located in Columbia, Missouri, Rock Bridge Memorial State Park is a hiking paradise. It is also popular with mountain bikers and novice rock climbers, who enjoy practicing on its rocky hills.
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12 miles east of Columbia off I-70, Columbia, MO
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Columbia, Missouri is home to Shryocks Callaway Farms, a huge enterprise with many public attractions. Its most popular features including the corn maze, hayrides and a mini-tractor course. Shryocks Callaway is also a working produce farm.
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One of Missouri's most beautiful areas is Finger Lakes State Park, located in Columbia. It is especially popular with ATV riders and extreme sports enthusiasts, who use its open, packed-dirt areas for practice and competitions.