Great hiking. The devils ice box cave was very cool. There is a little store to buy ice, drinks and other items. The ground keeper was very helpful helping us find our way around.

Very cool and easy hike! Bring the family! Even if the grandparents or folks that cant do stairs or rocky uneven ground ; you can get real close and not feel left behind by those that walk inside to check it out.

Really a top notch park that clicked all the buttons for me. Nice hikes, caves, tons of historical information about the wagon trails, former occupants, whisky distillery and other businesses that were in this hollow. The last photo I posted shows the crumbling foundation of the distillery(you have to look closely) seen in one of its three iterations (it burned down fairly regularly) in the previous picture. Most of the hiking trails were good for most people.

Went there several times. Great hour long hiking experience near Mizzou. The icebox cave is also great.

Nice easy hike to the rock bridge and cool checking out the cave. Definitely recommend checking this place out if you're in the area.

Nice park. A bit worn down and not maintained as well as it could be but that may also be from over use? Anywho... Stopped by for a short leg stretch from traveling and hiked to the Bridge and Icebox. Tracked just under a mile. Busy place!

Wonderful hiking trails. Plenty of parking available. Toilets are not the cleanest.

Shelter Gardens is a gem in Columbia, MO. This park offers a an experience for a variety of visitors. The covered area is perfect for photos and picnics, and I saw many people relaxing and enjoying the open fields. The small waterfall and bridge add a charming touch, and the old schoolhouse is a unique feature where you can even write on the chalkboard or take photos. The gardens themselves are stunning, with a variety of paths that wind through both enclosed areas filled with diverse trees and flowers, and open spaces. It's a wonderful place for a leisurely stroll, and I noticed many people taking advantage of the beautiful scenery for portrait photography. The park is very clean and well-maintained, and offers plenty of parking and a peaceful atmosphere. With multiple paths and exhibits to explore, Shelter Gardens is a must-visit in Como

Beautiful gardens. Nice sculptures, flowing water, it’s just a nice place all around.

We visited Shelter gardens during their Winter Wonderland event. The evening Christmas lighting was a feast to the eyes. Kids will enjoy them a lot. It was very cold, but all in all, a good experience to have. They also had hot coffee available just outside the gardens.

Shelter Gardens is an ambient, quiet place and a great location for family sessions. I love the artful touch of the florals and greenery that surrounds you and the koi pond is fun for littles. I photographed a documentary-led family session here this past spring and it was perfect!

The garden is beautiful with cute little spots to have a fun day with friends or family. It looks beautiful with the fall colors and leaves falling. We visited on a rainy day and hence could not enjoy completely but being there on a good weather makes for a perfect picnic spot.

A beautiful park full of flowers and trees from Missouri. This garden is free and open to the public. A great spot for photographs. The school house on property is a replica of the Brunswick one room school house we’re the founders of MFA Oil and Shelter Insurance attended school. It’s furnished with furniture from the time period. At christmas they have been putting up a nice lighted walk through experience which is great for the whole family!

Peaceful, well-maintained Park with paved pathways winding around the 5 acre property. Enjoy multiple water features & waterfall with coy pond. I liked that all of the vegetation & tree variations were labeled. All 5 senses go to work & I can imagine how this place must look fully bloomed on a sunny day (cloudy morning today). There's also an old schoolhouse you can walk into, sit down or leave your mark on the chalkboards. Love this place!

Quiet, beautiful spot for a short walk! It wasn’t too crowded on a Sunday morning in the spring. The park was clean and safe. Would love to come back for a show at the amphitheater sometime!

We went pretty early in the morning, around 9, and we were the first ones there! We had the run of the place until maintenance showed up to empty trash and rake the sand. There were some leftovers from the day before (some clothes in the sand, some trash, and a kid's bike that I hope they found) but overall it was in great condition! Just before we left, it got a little crowded. Overall it was a great experience. Will definitely have to go back.

Absolutely beautiful! Playground with swings, bathrooms, a large lake that you can fish in and a large walking trail! You can rent out the large room that has ac, plenty of grass and shady trees as well!

A great place in the middle of Columbia! There's always so many different people using the park for different things ; parties, biking, jogging, walking, fishing, playing on the playground, jumping across the big rocks, and enjoying the views.

Love this park! First time I've gone swimming.. was fun and the people there where very friendly. Love to walk down the trails to the creek

Every time we come home, we go fishing at Stephen's Lake. This time, we had the pleasure of taking our great nephew fishing for his first time.

This park is so well manicured while at the same time being a place of wild beauty. Waterfalls are placed perfectly for family photos. The lakeside has great openings for sitting and fishing, so even if there are a lot of people there, it feels very spacious. There are several parking areas and entrances.

We stopped in on Labor Day weekend, so you know it was busy, but they still had kayaks available. The water was a little stagnant but still a lovely paddle! The checkout system of kayaks was really easy too, they have them in lockers that you access and lock back up yourself right there at the beach. And you can’t beat the price!

My visit to this park was solely for the purpose of hiking the Kelley Branch Mountain Bike Trail. While I thought the trail was "okay" I can see how this park would be very popular with bikers, ORV enthusiasts, anglers, and hunters. While I can't comment on the campgrounds, I imagine they're good - the park is certainly large enough to afford some camping privacy. There's also a "pump track" where I saw someone skateboarding. This place is probably a blast for families!

The park was nice things were well kept besides the bathrooms. The toilets were okay but the showers there are pretty gross.

Really nice lake with a large assortment of activities including ATV trails fishing and camping. There is an abundance of wildlife and a large amount of deer.

Really cool campground! We do not have an ATV, but we booked this park since it was the only one available by us for Memorial Day weekend. We couldn't hear the atv's except when they drove to and from their campsites. The lake was beautiful and the beach was fun! Good amount of stars in the night sky. The playground was nice as well. These were the cleanest bathrooms I've come across at a campground. The camp sites were a good size, so that was nice. And there were so many butterflies at our site! The only downside to park was the amount of cigarette butts on the camp site, and lots of people smoking cigarettes on the beach.

Fingers Lakes State Park has a lot to offer for multiple visits. Most notably in my mind is the kayaking. They have a kind of kayaking course so you can run the length of the lakes, while also giving you a structure (like a hiking trail on water) and it's very beginner friendly. After you get used to it, do at night! I haven't yet, but I did confirm they don't prohibit night paddling, which is awesome! Make sure to bring a headlamp, a backup light, and always wear your life jacket! Additionally they have off-roading trails for motorized and pedal powered transportation, picnic areas, camping, grills, and it appears fishing, which I'm guessing is stocked. There are no fees, and it looks like the park stays pretty busy. I also spotted a pretty massive snapping turtle crossing the road while I was there!

This is a Missouri State Park, off I 40, then off 63 N of Columbia. Just an overnight visit for us. Cold night ( down to 17 F) so we were the only campers/ visitors in the entire park ! So many trails, but dirt bikes and other ORVs allowed so maybe not a great place to hike. I m sure its gorgeous in the spring- fall with all the deciduous trees leafed out and all the pretty lakes throughout the park. We enjoyed a walk and gorgeous sunset. No showers or regular bathroom in this off season, just pit toilets w/ metal seats in a small shed. We had an electric site w/ its parking area paved and gravel area w/ picnic table and fire pit. With tax & online booking fee it was $29/ night. No park rangers or camp hosts. Firewood avail during reg season.

What the Arch is to St Louis, the columns are to Columbia. With a large open field, the quad is a great place for photos and people watching. It's flanked by historic buildings, including the beautiful Jesse Hall where you'll see beautiful stained glass windows and Thomas Jefferson's original headstone.

Campus is beautiful and well kept. Students were so friendly helping with directions and photo taking.

Beyond expectations! A lot of history here. Thomas Jefferson's original tombstone, 500 years old stone lions from Confucius hometown, A stone from House of Parliament. Beautiful landscaping and buildings.

A place for lots of Mizzou activities. Has a good view of Jesse Hall and the tiger statue. I would check with Mizzou if you want to host an activity here because I'm pretty sure you need permits.

I have a MIZZOU college grad! This location on campus is very picturesque! I probably fell in love with the campus quicker than my student did! It was a beautiful graduation weekend and it’s best to see this location at night IMO

A mellow, collegiate lab lunch pad for relaxation. The Quad is a gorgeous, historic, and welcoming arena on the MU campus where you’ll often find me sprawled out with a good book or catching up on assignments

One of the most beautiful university scenes ANYWHERE in the world. A classic. Be sure to check out one of the newer features, the bronze Thomas Jefferson, along with his original obelisk-shaped grave-marker, on the East side of the quadrangle.

As malls go, columbia mall ticks all the boxes. They have the standard anchor stores and an easy flow. Food court was kind of small with low selection, but I don't go to malls for food. I loved the Dry Goods store. We also spent some time in Attic Salt. We didn't stop in to the Arcade. The stores were all reasonably priced and I bought quite a few things for Christmas. I usually shop around more, but was happy with what I saw so I bought it. They had some fun looking animal cars to ride on. My teen was too embarrassed to try them out so we skipped it. The closed shops were kind of sad. I wish landlords wouldn't price tenants out. I'd like to see those shops filled.

Love taking my boys here. They love the Carousel and the play area in the middle of the mall as well as a bowling alley indoor slide and arcade. There are great events to keep a dad and kiddos happy while mom is shopping for hours. 😀

Clean! Families with Kids will enjoy the games and foods.

It’s decent and they are trying. There is a sweet carousel ($2/ride), Bath & Body, VS, JcPenney, Target, arcade. The food court sucks but always has and, it’s a food court. If the food was better, it’d be a solid 5 stars. For moms, there is a nursing room (private with locks) changing area and family restrooms. There is also a brand new Carters (finally!!!!!!)

Always love coming here, lots of stores and good food plus fun for everyone

Walked around here to kill time. Some good stores and good pretzels. Was not greeted when I walked into most of the stores (Aerie, AE, etc), but the cashiers were friendly enough.

I frequent this mall often because it offers such a wide variety of shops for all ages—whether you’re looking for clothing, cologne, candles, lotion, or just about anything else. At the front of the mall you’ll find a café court with plenty of food options, plus a charming antique carousel where parents can buy tickets for the kids to enjoy.

This was a fun museum and it was entirely free! Honestly there was more to it than I expected. We went during the Art in Bloom exhibition which gave us even more to see!

This is a small but well-kept and nicely curated museum. Good place to spend about an hour or so.

A small but well curated collection of art and historic items. Well worth the visit and the gift shop has a great selection. Parking is typical to downtown situations (best bet is a local garage) but not difficult to navigate and not expensive. Definitely make a stop here.

I love the representation of indigenous peoples of Missouri and the Americas here. The gifts hope is great and the curator and staff are very kind people!

Small free University Museum. Some pretty cool items in the collection, well curated, and the right price. Worth checking out if you find yourself in the COMO area.

A pleasant little find in Columbia. Relatively small but some great pieces.

Small, but free and good

Great place for big events. Huge space and mple parking. Been here for the third time. First in 2016 for my daughter"s undergrad convo, then 2018 for master's convo and finally 2023 for her doctorate.

Great place to watch a Mizzou basketball game. The concourse are spacious and parking is plentiful with great sightlines and concessions.

I can't believe I actually paid $32 for 2 sodas and a popcorn! Unbelievable! I realize people need to make a profit, but that's totally ridiculous!!! Otherwise, it's a nice venue and the employees were very nice and helpful.

Great venue. I don't think there is a bad seat in the house. Seating is comfortable even in the upper deck. I've never had such an easy parking experience. All around great and look forward to my next event here.

Mizzou Arena is one of the premier college basketball venues. Dennis Gates and his team put on a show while the staff makes you feel welcome and they take care of everything you'd ever need. MIZ

Really didn't feel very safe having unmarked black helicopters flying overhead for almost an hour

First time in a year since I had been in Mizzou Arena -so many improvements, comfy seats, a large section for the students- totally enjoyable evening!

This place is really cool! We were there about 4 hours, but you could spend all day. All ages can have fun (even teens!) Huge area with picnic tables and firepits. They even have roasting sticks for marshmallows, etc. Corn maze, jumping pillow, hay bales to climb on, basketball hoops, pumpkin patch. Barn has 2 slides, ping pong/wiffle ball table, big corn pit, ball drop, swinging ropes. Several options for food and drinks. Delicious ice cream! The staff was friendly and helpful. Prices very reasonable. It was our 1st time there and would definitely go back!

Great time for the whole family and all ages. Enjoyed the camp fire that was always attended to and the corn box in the barn. Unforgettable memories.

Spent the afternoon here with the family. The maze was great, lots of work put into it. The kids loved the corn pit, swinging ropes, slides and jumping pillow. The gumball coaster was very cool.

Great place for fall activities. The corn maize is huge. They set up 8 trivia signs it’s so big it took us 2 hours just to find 3. They have plenty to eat and drink. Including apple cider. For kids it’s also a great place. They have a train for kids to ride around on. The barn has plenty of things for kids to do.

So I was there last Saturday. I bought the tickets 3 adults and 2 children. My daughter and her family was supposed to meet me there. They ended up not showing up. I went up and asked for a refund. This older lady looked me dead in the eyes and said. Where are they in the corn 🌽 maze. I was like what. How would they be in the corn maze if I still had there paperwork saying they had paid. They went looking for my receipt. Which when I paid I asked for to be sent to me. Which I still have. They said they would refund the money back to me. I never got it. I have called band left a message. No answer. No response back. I will never go back to this place again. Why would I lie about my party not showing up.

The corn maze is awesome. The gumball coaster is cool. The slide was fun. The people working there are very very nice and friendly. Great place for all ages to spend a couple of hours and have a lot of fun. Will definitely go again.

We LOVE Shryocks! My family goes every season and has for the past several years. It's good for any age, my teenager even likes it which is a minor miracle!

Been to a couple of concerts here now and loved them! Good audio mix and lighting was fun. Space to be on the floor in front of the stage or sit upstairs. Check it out!

The Blue Note was a very neat small venue for a more up close and personal experience. We bought tickets in the balcony and liked the option of a second bar and restrooms near. Seating was comfortable. Security presence made my experience feel safe. Great live music atmosphere!

This is a very intimate venue. The balcony is less than 100ft from the stage (Same distance as tables j/s) I had zero issues with security, but I minded my space and was courteous to others so... Pricing was phenomenal. Before you complain about drink prices...tell me how you supported the venue to attract more talent and tell me the last time you bought a beer at a ballpark or movie theater.

Greg Morton, comedian, very talented and funny. Event hosted by Job Point catered by Peach Tree. Excellent food. Nice and cold A/C.

Really nice venue, good sound, the layout is sick, location is convenient. However, the security team was so busy grabbing and putting hands on anyone who dared to dance in the pit during a HARDCORE SHOW, that they failed to adequately staff the barricade to catch crowdsurfers, and as a result a kid fell face first and nearly busted his head open. They clearly care more about power tripping and pretending they’re cops than they do about actually keeping people safe. Reevaluate your priorities. Do your job and let people dance. Will not be back to any show here until that team is replaced or retrained and a policy is changed.

Ive gone to several smaller shows here and had no issues and a great time on the first level. Recently I had my first time going to a sold out show here and was in the balcony. Getting through the line was suprisingly swift and the show was great. However there was not a speck of security was upstairs. No one. Multiple altercations happened and people had to go downstairs to get security themselves. I'm incredibly wary after this experience.

We saw the Queen of Rock & Roll Tina Turner Tribute and was impressed with the show, the staff at the Blue Note and just the overall vibe of the event. Even though it was a fairly hot day, the Blue Note did a good job of keeping it cool.

What a great rec area! Lots of dog areas for all sizes to run in the enclosed areas. There's a nice playground for the kids with a Pavillion and BBQ grills. I went to do some fishing with the kids and they had a blast. My daughter got a fish on her first cast. Lots of fun since they stock all these local lakes. I showed up around 4 and they were biting!

Came here to hammock, I was not disappointed :) quiet little spot in the middle of town. Great trail to run or bike and enjoy the views

My two dogs and I have so much fun with other friends and dog friends! What a great place to relax with other good people and the happy sweet dogs!! And herons for my Roxie to chase!! Great fun outside for people and dogs!

Plenty of room to walk, beautiful trails, three sectioned off dog parks, places to fish, barbecue, playgrounds, bathrooms... what more could you want?

It is dog-friendly lake, fishing spots, and beautiful walking trails. It's a wonderful spot to unwind, take in the scenery, and spend time outside.

Great place for dogs! I like that there is a separate area for small breeds, and there's access to water, for drinking and swimming! There's a good amount of trash bins around, and that helps keep the place clean. We love to bring the pups when the weather permits. 😄 (Btw follow @ChikoAndTheBeans on Instagram for more puppy pics🥰)

This is a good recreation area with two small lakes and a children's play area. It is reasonably clean and good for spending an hour with kids.

My child has participated in many different types of classes and camps at the Columbia Art League and has loved them ALL. Mary is an absolute treasure & my child loves her. We are so grateful CAL has such wonderful opportunities for young kids all year round.

The Columbia Art League is a Columbia treasure! It offers an opportunity for artists to exhibit and market their artwork, participate in group shows and for all of us to share in an amazing art experience. Classes offer a variety of creative exploration and skill development while challenging us. Whether it is learning, creating or viewing art there is a place for each of us to share in a bold artistic journey by entering through the doors of the Columbia Art League.

Great place to buy art made by local artists. There is a large range in pricing, from $25-$8000 dollars, so there’s something for every budget. In addition, the Columbia Art League is a great community organization that promotes the arts in Columbia.

The Columbia Art League is a great art gallery downtown that also offers classes. I can say from personal experience that the owner is fantastic and truly cares about being a patron of the arts. They put on some amazing shows throughout the year, and the artists they showcase are first class. Even if you don't plan on purchasing anything, you should at least stop in and just admire the works on display. Their themes are always very interesting and thought-provoking.

Take a class here, view the gallery, but some art and support a local artist! This group is great and regularly change out the exhibits. They are very involved in the community and host one of my favorite events, Art in the Park!

Wide variety of art to suit everbody, clean environment and a able body staff. Friendly staff willing to help you with all your needs. New artists to the league are welcome and greeted openly. This place gives you full opportunity to show your art and share your ideas.

Beautiful works of various crafts and artwork. 1st Friday of each month is an "Art Walk". Very pleasant and professional staff. A must visit even join their membership to support local artists

Enormous antique mall. We found the staff to be friendly and loved the variety of relics to explore. We'll be sure to stop in again the next time we're near Columbia.

When near Columbia you need to stop in and check this antique mall out. We always find treasures of some sort here. They never disappoint and are willing to call their vendors for you. A lot of malls won't call them and then the vendors lose out on sales. Thank God most antique malls will call their vendors. So kudos to them for allowing the staff to call, as I appreciate it and I'm sure most customers do as well. The staff is always warm and welcoming as well. Ensure you support your locally-owned antique malls so they stay in your communities.

Such a store to be able to visit and shop. Stop in atleast once if you can, the staff is polite and so many good things to grab! The restrooms are in the back left-hand corner of the store from entrance. The front row of booths are a straight lined wall, then you can zig zag the rows up and down behind that front row.

This is a really nice antique mall. It's very big. We enjoyed it a lot and the person working there was very friendly. It's a must stop if you like antiques.

It was mostly easy to look at and organized well, but some of the booths were very narrow and impossible to look at items because they were stacked & crammed in so full. There were carts & baskets which was really nice. They had lockers to hold personal effects but was not required to use. There was a restroom. I found several things that I would have purchased but the price was just too much. I did buy a few things, but overall the pricing was rather high. The staff was friendly and helpful.

Great antique mall, so many treasures! They really pack a lot into here without it feeling too cramped. I brought my family and we often browse around antique malls for hours without finding anything that we have to have, but everyone found something for themselves here. It's worth a look around!

This place is always neat and clean. The workers are always pleasant to work with. Just a really neat antique mall to go to when you get a chance.

I really enjoy going to midway they have a huge selection of just everything they are reasonably priced and if you go there and purchase or look for certain things they make sure to stock these items for you to find . The people there are just great to work with. I recommend you try this shop and guarantee you’ll keep going back!

Huge selection and almost everything you could think of. I found my wife a beautiful squash blossom and the staff actually helped me keep it hidden and unseen to keep it a surprise! ( absolutely great pricing for an antique mall!! )

Interesting place. Worth the stop if you need to stretch. It says Missouri's biggest antique mall. It certainly has some space. I'd call it the largest vintage mall. I didn't see too many older pieces there. Prices were reasonable. They seem to take shoplifting seriously! I guess it can make sense they have a lot of small items there that could be picked easily. You can spend 4 hours here easily and not see everything.

Great place to spend a day - and you need a full day to see it all. Hundreds of dealers/booths with a great variety of items, usually at good prices. This is not just an antique mall - there are tons of antiques, but lots of new stuff of all kinds, too. From furniture, to clothing, to housewares, to knives, to collectibles, to plants... lots of cool stuff and with such a variety you should be able to find what you're looking for. Note - Due to increased theft, they no longer allow backpacks and purses, etc. inside the store. Don't whine - it's not that big of a deal. Just leave them in the trunk or something. They're doing that to keep costs down for you.

If y’all find yourselves traveling west on I-70 on your way to St. Louis or heading East to Kansas City and have some time to kill, Midway Antiques is worth the stop! You could literally spend a few hours just wandering and looking around!

Would not even walk in due to the signs on the door. Then read the reviews. Not going to take the chance of being heckled at the door for trying to give my business to someone. If I can't bring my small purse in, you don't deserve my money.

This is prolly the largest Antique store I've ever been to. you go through one section of it and then there's a whole nother half on the other side. And you think you're finished and you turn a corner and there's another area bigger than the one you just went through. And it goes on and on and on. They have so much stuff to look at you probably need two days

For an SEC stadium, it’s a disappointment. Under renovation to raise the capacity to… just 65,000? Anyway, I might be a little harsh on it because I’ve always respected their “M” behind the end zone and it’s iconic. Would love to catch a game down here someday. I wish it was easier to access the stadium and take some better pictures/looks. All respect though!

Right now, the construction is a little difficult to navigate, and it’s very difficult to get from one side of the field to the next. Once construction is done it won’t be an issue. But always enjoy games at Faurot Field. Concession food was really bad and lines were very long for food and drinks. Restrooms desperately need updating. But if you’re going for a football game, it’s a pretty basic football field with what you’d expect from a college game.

Nice atmosphere but currently under construction and an eye sore. Food and drinks available but very expensive compared to other venues I've been to.

Had a very good time at the game.Sound system is incredible.The field and football experience was great. However, the price of the food but more even worse, the price of the drinks...nearly $8 for a bottle of water or soda...totally unacceptable.

Fans were nice. Easy parking and in and out. A bit small for an SEC venue but we had a good time

Has the SEC been good for MU, um yes. This stadium, once complete, will rule the galaxy. Or at least be a great venue for the Tigers for many many years to come.

A tremendous experience! We had amazing seats being 9 rows from the wall. The crowd was great and so was the atmosphere. We were here during homecoming game so it was pretty packed, but it was still pretty manageable. Traffic was managed very well and everyone remained very well behaved. I'll definitely be back for another game in the future.