Last week my parents had dinner with me and we were trying to decide what to do after dinner. I made some suggestions but my mother said she wanted to do something that didn't involve spending money. This week I started thinking about all the things to do in Columbia that don't cost a dime. Here is my list of top free picks:
1. Go to the library. While you are there, sign up for ebooks. You can read books online at your home computer without having to venture out. If you are not in the reading mood, check out some DVDs and CDs. There is a great selection of documentaries, but also lots of TV shows as well. With the thousands of CDs they have, you may never listen to your car radio again. If you like magazines, go to the top floor. There are hundreds of current magazines. Who needs a subscription?
2. Go to the Museum of Art and Archaeology on the MU campus. This place is amazing and the exhibits change several times a year. They have a Picasso! Don't miss out.
3. Shelter Insurance Gardens. A great place when the weather is nice. My favorite is the rose garden. Watching the fish is a great stress reliever.
4. Get five gallons of free (recycled) paint from the City of Columbia and paint something. This may not be everyone's favorite but this can be a god send for your budget. I have painted entire home interiors with free paint. My kitchen was painted with free City paint. Email me and I'll tell you where to get it.
5. Columbia's parks and trails. We have so many parks, it's kind of shocking. We have places to walk, ride your bike, skate board and play tennis for free. You can even swim free at Stephen's lake.
I hope you find this post helpful. Enjoy! Erin
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