Columbia, Boone County, MO
Places to go in Columbia
14 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
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Albert-Oakland Park
Park with seasonal aquatic center, lighted athletic fields, a disc golf course & a fitness trail.
1900 Blue Ridge Rd, Columbia, MO 65202, USA
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Capen Park
31.9-acre park featuring hiking trails, a creek & rocky bluffs with scenic overlooks.
1600 Capen Park Dr, Columbia, MO 65201, USA
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Clary-Shy Community Park
1701 W Ash St, Columbia, MO 65203, USA
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Columbia Cosmopolitan Recreation Area (Cosmo Park)
Columbia's largest park, with ball fields, tennis courts, a golf course, trails & fishing ponds.
1615 Business Loop 70 W, Columbia, MO 65202, USA
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Cooper's Landing Riverside Resort & Marina
11505 Smith Hatchery Rd, Columbia, MO 65203, USA
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Cosmo-Bethel Park
40-acre green space with a fishing pond & trail, plus a playground, tennis courts & picnic shelters.
4500 Bethel St, Columbia, MO 65203, USA
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Finger Lakes State Park
Trail system for ATVs & off-road motorbikes amid space for camping, boating, hiking & fishing.
1505 Peabody Rd, Columbia, MO 65202, USA
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Frank G. Nifong Memorial Park
Heritage buildings from the 1800s, picnic shelters, play structures & a fishing pond.
2900 E Nifong Blvd, Columbia, MO 65201, USA
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Grindstone Nature Area
199-acre park featuring nature trails & scenic overlooks, plus picnicking & a leash-free dog area.
2011 Old 63 S, Columbia, MO 65201, USA
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Katy Trail - Rocheport Trailhead
Katy Trail, Rocheport, MO 65279, USA
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Pinnacles Youth Park
850 E Pinnacles Rd, Sturgeon, MO 65284, USA
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Rock Bridge Memorial State Park
Popular for its hiking & biking trails, this park boasts a large cave system & a rock bridge.
5901 South Highway 163, Columbia, MO 65203, USA
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Rock Quarry Park
Playground with big tires to climb on, a multi-use trail & sports facilities such as tennis courts.
2002 Grindstone Pkwy, Columbia, MO 65201, USA
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Stephens Lake Park
Big park with a lakefront boardwalk & several picnic shelters, plus trails, playgrounds & free WiFi.
2001 E Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201, USA