Hula Hot List: 10+ Things to Do Outdoors With Your Fam around Columbia

October 20, 2020

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Need a change in scenery? We have tons of outdoor activities in and around Columbia the whole fam will love! Whether you're looking for a place to check out the wildlife or a want to learn about some local history, we've got you covered with awesome ways to keep everyone happy.

Columbia Parks and Recreation: Playgrounds

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1. Playgrounds

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Columbia Parks and Recreation

Columbia is home to 45 public parks that have playgrounds. That's a new playground a week for nearly a year! DETAILS »

Midway Golf and Games: Mini-golf and more

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2. Mini-golf and more

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Midway Golf and Games

Show the kids your mad golf skills with a game of mini-golf or try go-karts, outdoor laser tag and much more. DETAILS »

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3. Canoeing

Finger Lakes State Park

Get the kids out on the water and rent a canoe or bring your own to Finger Lakes State Park just north of Columbia. DETAILS »

B&B Moberly Five and Drive: Drive-in movie

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4. Drive-in movie

B&B Moberly Five and Drive

Pile in the car and head to Moberly for a drive-in movie with the crew. DETAILS »

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5. Historical tour

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Nifong Park

Take a trip down memory lane with the historical village at Nifong Park. See what life was like in Columbia long ago. DETAILS »

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6. Tree trail

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Mizzou Botanic Garden

Go on a tree adventure on the Mizzou campus with the 6000+ trees in the Mizzou Botanic Garden. DETAILS »

Rock Bridge Memorial State Park: Hiking, caving and outdoor fun

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7. Hiking, caving and outdoor fun

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Rock Bridge Memorial State Park

Columbia's favorite state park features plenty of trails for all ages plus the Devil's Icebox cave for extra adventures. DETAILS »

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8. Boathenge

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Cooper's Landing

Stop by Cooper's Landing on the Missouri River for food and great views. Don't forget the short walk on the Katy Trail to see Boathenge, MidMo's own replica of the famous landmark. DETAILS »

Columbia Parks and Recreation: Disc golf

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9. Disc golf

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Columbia Parks and Recreation

Columbia is home to three public disc golf courses. This year-round activity is fun for all ages and abilities. DETAILS »

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10. Letterboxing

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Letterboxing

Take the kids on scavenger hunts around town with letterboxing. With over 40 letterboxes listed within 15 miles of Columbia, there's plenty of opportunities for fun! DETAILS »

Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area: Birdwatching

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11. Birdwatching

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Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area

Watch some wildlife at the Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area. A birder's paradise, this is a great place to see eagles, waterfowl and just enjoy the scenery. DETAILS »

Columbia Parks and Recreation: Hit the trails

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12. Hit the trails

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Columbia Parks and Recreation

The extensive Columbia trail system connects our town and provides lots of places for walking, biking, rolling and more. DETAILS »

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Birthday Parties You’ll Love

Pool Party at the ARC Water Zone

Activity and Recreation Center

Cat Parties at the Cafe

Papa's Cat Café

Jumping, Flipping Party of Fun!

Tiger Academy of Gymnastics

Art Parties

Access Arts

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