Last updated: 2025-04-22
Columbia’s indoor scene buzzes with creativity and entertainment, offering refuge from unpredictable Missouri weather. From live music venues to unique dining experiences, the city provides diverse options for locals and visitors seeking engaging indoor activities.
Whether catching a show at the historic Blue Note, solving puzzles in an escape room, or enjoying international cuisine, Columbia’s indoor attractions showcase the city’s vibrant cultural landscape and community spirit.
Discover Columbia’s coolest indoor adventures right here!
Featured Indoor Activities in Columbia
- Shakespeare's Pizza (Downtown)
- The Blue Note
- Columbia Public Library
- Missouri Theatre
- A Little More Korean Restaurant
- Escape Room Columbia
- Rose Music Hall
- Paint Therapy
- Craft Studio
A Little More Korean Restaurant
What to Expect
Customizable Korean fusion dining with extensive rolled ice cream selections
Description
A Little More Korean Restaurant offers a diverse menu of Korean-inspired cuisine featuring rolled ice cream, poke bowls, hibachi dishes, sushi burritos, and customizable dining options. Specializes in creative flavor combinations and build-your-own meal concepts with multiple protein choices.
Where: Columbia | More Info: A Little More Korean Restaurant
Columbia Public Library
What to Expect
Comprehensive community learning center with diverse resource collections
Description
Columbia Public Library offers comprehensive free resources for community learning and exploration. Provides extensive book collections, digital resources, research materials, and public computer access. Features quiet study areas, children's sections, and educational programming for all ages.
Where: Columbia | More Info: Columbia Public Library
Craft Studio
What to Expect
Custom pottery painting with 80+ glaze colors and extensive decorating tools
Description
The Mud Room Studio offers a hands-on pottery painting experience where visitors can create custom ceramic pieces. Walk-in guests choose from over 80 glaze colors and use numerous decorating tools like stencils, stamps, and texture tools. Staff provides guidance for novice and experienced artists to craft unique pottery items.
Where: Columbia | More Info: Craft Studio
Escape Room Columbia
What to Expect
Multi-themed narrative escape room experiences with intricate storylines
Description
Breakout Columbia offers immersive escape room experiences where teams solve intricate puzzles and uncover mysteries within 60-minute challenges. With five unique themed rooms like 'The Orphan', 'Civil War', and 'Room 13', participants work collaboratively to escape complex narrative scenarios involving historical and fictional storylines.
Where: Columbia | More Info: Escape Room Columbia
Missouri Theatre
What to Expect
Pre-Depression era theater on the National Register of Historic Places
Description
Historic 1928 movie palace and performance venue featuring stunning baroque architecture inspired by the Paris Opera House. The theater boasts original architectural details including a massive 1,800-pound Italian chandelier, Belgian marble wainscoting, intricate plaster reliefs, and stained glass art panels under the balcony.
Where: Columbia | More Info: Missouri Theatre
Paint Therapy
What to Expect
Artist-guided painting experiences with wine and social interaction
Description
Paint Therapy offers interactive art experiences where participants create personalized paintings while enjoying social atmosphere. Guests can explore creativity through guided painting sessions, choose from various themed art classes, and enjoy a relaxed environment that combines artistic instruction with entertainment.
Where: Columbia | More Info: Paint Therapy
Rose Music Hall
What to Expect
Multi-stage music venue with indoor and outdoor performance spaces
Description
Rose Music Hall is a premier live music venue in Columbia, Missouri, offering diverse concert experiences across multiple genres. The venue features both indoor and outdoor performance spaces, hosting local and national musical acts ranging from rock and indie to metal and acoustic performances.
Where: Columbia | More Info: Rose Music Hall
Shakespeare's Pizza (Downtown)
What to Expect
Local pizza restaurant with multiple Columbia locations
Description
Shakespeare's Pizza offers a casual dining experience with handcrafted pizzas across three Columbia locations. Known for their creative menu and local charm, they serve pizzas with wheat or white crust options in various thicknesses, complemented by a selection of beer.
Where: Columbia | More Info: Shakespeare's Pizza (Downtown)
The Blue Note
What to Expect
Diverse live performance venue in downtown Columbia
Description
Live music venue in Columbia, Missouri, hosting diverse performances including concerts, comedy shows, and special events. Features multiple genres from rock and indie to comedy and Latin nights. Provides an intimate setting for experiencing live entertainment with regular performances by local and touring artists.
Where: Columbia | More Info: The Blue Note
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