Explore Boone County
Cosmopolitan Recreation Area
A 520-acre park includes large playground, skateboard park, Rainbow Softball Center, mountain bike course, shelters, hard surface fitness trail and more.
Columbia, MO ParksFinger Lakes State Park
Reclaimed strip-mine area is one of two state parks where off-road motorcycling is allowed. Seven strip pits for swimming, canoeing and fishing. Camping and picnicking facilities. RV and tent sites, electricity, trails, toilets, showers and ADA accessible.
Columbia, MO State ParksL.A. Nickell Golf Course
18-Hole public course, driving range, continuous cart paths, riding carts. Call for tee time 573-447-4166
Columbia, MO Golf CoursesWalters-Boone County Historic Museum
Our historical museum and art gallery, located in beautiful Nifong Park, celebrates the unique cultural heritage of mid-Missouri with exhibits and programs. Since 2005, the Village at Boone Junction has been a planned village of historic homes, each native to Boone County.
Columbia, MO MuseumsChance Gardens
Boone's oldest garden contains many varieties of flowers. Rose garden has 400+
Centralia, MO Botanical GardensCottonwoods RV Park
RV and tent sites, electricity, swimming, toilets, showers, playground and store.
Columbia, MO RV ParksMartin Luther King Memorial Garden
A public work of art with Dr. King's writings, landscaped gardens, gathering place next to MKT Trail.
Columbia, MO GardensThree Creeks Conservation Area
There are 1,277 acres with hiking, biking and horse trails. Scenic streams and bluffs along three creeks. Primitive camping permitted. Home to rare and endangered Topeka Shiner and Cherrystone Snail. No facilities.
Columbia, MO Conservation AreasState Historical Society of Missouri
The Society actively collects materials related to Missouri history. The Society preserves paintings, political cartoons, fine art prints, photographs, newspapers, maps, and the written records of individuals, families, and organizations.
Columbia, MO Genealogy