Ragtag Cinema is a non-profit independent movie theater located on Hitt Street in Columbia, Missouri. With cinema as a focal point, Ragtag Film Society exists to captivate and engage communities in immersive arts experiences that explore assumptions and elicit shared joy, wonder, and introspection.
Rock Bridge Memorial State Park is a geological preserve and public recreation area encompassing 2,273 acres, five miles south of Columbia in Boone County, Missouri off of Missouri Route 163. The park is home to 12 caves.
Sky Zone is an indoor trampoline park featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more. It's a fun activity for people of all ages.
Midway Golf and Games is a fun experience for everyone with mini golf, a go-kart track, batting cages, axe throwing, and more!
Once the oldest continually operating prison west of the Mississippi River, the Missouri State Penitentiary (MSP) operated for 168 years before decommissioning in 2004. It now serves as a great historic landmark in downtown Jefferson City welcoming thousands of guests annually from all over the world. Whether visitors choose to take a history or ghost tour, they will walk through historic housing units, the upper courtyard and the gas chamber where 39 men and 1 woman were executed. Our paranormal investigations share the first-hand ghostly sightings at MSP and allow guests to hunt for the unexplainable activity. Lock up your tour and do time in Jefferson City!
In 1933, Sappington moved to Jefferson City and opened a Central Dairy at 610 Madison Street and installed it's famous ice cream counter in front of it. Central Dairy now offers over 40 flavors of ice cream and sherbert. Over the years, it maintained the classic design of an old-fashioned ice cream parlor and remained a popular destination for locals and out-of-town guests alike.
With over 3,000 square feet of exploration space, lined with miles of trails, a discovery center, and engaging exhibits, the Runge Nature Center is the perfect place for outdoor adventure and learning in Jefferson City. The center was designed to provide visitors the opportunity to view, learn about, and appreciate the variety of habitats in Missouri. After hiking in the park’s woodlands, prairies, and glades, visit the nature exhibits which include live animals and the large fish aquarium. Don’t miss the Discovery Center which also features a wildlife viewing area. For a sprawling view of the capital city, climb the 60-foot fire tower. Learn more about Missouri’s biodiversity and capture breathtaking panoramas, all at Runge Nature Center.