What is Columbia Like for Family-Friendly Vacations?

If you're looking for the perfect family-friendly place for a vacation, you might want to think about Columbia. Here you'll find various types of activities sure to delight both kids and adults alike. From the live music to the festivals, Columbia has lots of things to see and do that everyone will enjoy. Spend a day checking out attractions like Mizzou Arena, Columbia Mall and Faurot Field. When you're ready to kick back after a day exploring the area with the family, Columbia has various places to stay, such as family hotels with swimming pools and hotels with family suites. You can pick from 38 Columbia accommodations to discover one you and the family will like.

What Are Some Places to Stay with Kids in Columbia?

Our travelers have rated these as their favorite kid-friendly hotels:

Midway Budget Inn

Columbia motel next to golf course
• • Free parking • Free cribs • Outdoor pool • Restaurant • Free in-room WiFi



SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia

3.5-star hotel with indoor pool, 24-hour fitness center
• • Free parking • Free cribs • Free buffet breakfast • Free in-room internet • Comfy beds



Holiday Inn Executive Center-Columbia Mall, an IHG Hotel

3.5-star hotel with 2 bars, near Columbia Mall
• • Kid's meals • Free parking • Free cribs • Outdoor pool • Central location



Suburban Extended Stay Hotel Columbia - Hwy 63 & I-70

2-star hotel
• • Free parking • Free in-room WiFi • Laundry room • In-room kitchenette • Walkable location



Red Roof Inn Columbia, MO

Convenient to University of Missouri
• • Free parking • Free cribs • Free in-room WiFi • Attentive staff

What Should I See and Do with Kids in Columbia?

You’ll discover that Columbia and the surrounding area offers many interesting things to see and do while you're in town with the kids. Here are some suggestions to make your getaway both educational and memorable:

Parks
• • Mark Twain National Forest
• • Shelter Gardens
• • Rock Bridge Memorial State Park

Sights & Landmarks
• • Mizzou Arena
• • Columbia Mall
• • Faurot Field

Food & Drink
• • Murry's
• • D. Rowe's Restaurant & Bar
• • Shakespeare's Pizza - South