Title: Shelter Gardens in Columbia - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca

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# Shelter Gardens Tours and Activities

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## Visit Shelter Gardens

Activities

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#### Bring a chair for a summer recital, walk beside the stream and sit at the desk of an old schoolroom in this intriguing park.

The Shelter Gardens is a serene and picturesque botanical garden that serves as a venue for concerts and weddings. The 5-acre (2-hectare) park is also a popular gathering spot for students, amateur photographers and scientists scrutinizing the diverse array of vegetation. Take photos of some of the 300 types of trees and 15,000 plants that decorate the large garden.

Marvel at the innovative arrangement of the sensory garden, intended for the visually impaired. The exhibit allows you to feel the texture of leaves and bark and smell the aromas of herbs and flowers. Enjoy a picnic on the lawn and listen to the relaxing sounds of the waterfall. A reflecting pool and a stream also lie beside the many objects that adorn these stunning gardens.

Stroll along the paved paths to encounter the tranquil rock garden and consider its harmonious aesthetic order. The park’s huge sundial is nestled in well-trimmed hedges. Reflect at the Vietnam Veterans memorial in this peaceful park.

See the gazebo and the restored one-room school, where your children can sit at the desks and play pretend school. Kids will also love the charming fish pond, where they can spot colorful koi among other aquatic creatures. Look for rabbits hiding behind the bushes and squirrels scurrying along the tree branches. Cross the quaint bridge over the stream and inspect the brilliant red petals in the rose garden. 

Attend one of the free musical concerts held in this scenic park on Sundays in June and July. The garden, which is free to enter, opens daily from early morning until early evening.

The Shelter Gardens is a little west of the center of Columbia. Drive northwest from the University of Missouri for 2 miles (3 kilometers) to get here in less than 10 minutes. See nearby sights, such as Clary-Shy Community Park, Columbia Mall and Fairview Park.

## Plan a trip to see Shelter Gardens

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### Ameristar Casino Resort and Spa

CA $849

per person

Apr 23 - Apr 26

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Vancouver (YVR) to St. Louis (STL)

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)

Room was clean and very nice! Casino was nice. We didn’t use the spa or weight room.

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

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### The Wildwood Hotel

CA $999

per person

May 31 - Jun 4

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Roundtrip flight included

Toronto (YTO) to St. Louis (STL)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,620 reviews)

What a pleasant surprise! This area and lovely hotel was wonderful! The room was beautiful. The only negative was the elevator. It was small and it took a while at checkout time.

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

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### Angad Arts Hotel St. Louis, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Grand Center

CA $1,090

per person

May 31 - Jun 4

found 4 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Toronto (YTO) to St. Louis (STL)

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,060 reviews)

The property was beautiful and unique. The food was a disappointment. Unfortunately it was just too greasy for us.

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

### Popular places to visit

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#### Daniel Boone Regional Library

Get to the heart of the community through the book sales and clubs in this central library. Enjoy a cup of coffee as you read.

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#### Columbia College

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Columbia College, during your travels in Columbia. While you're here, you can savor the lively bars. 

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#### University of Missouri

Take a tour of the stunning botanical gardens interspersed with the eclectic range of neo-Gothic and redbrick structures in this historic university.

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#### Columbia Mall

You can enjoy retail therapy at Columbia Mall during your visit to Columbia. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area. 

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#### Museum of Anthropology

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Museum of Anthropology during your travels in Columbia. While you're here, you can savor the lively bars. 

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#### AMF Town Country Lanes

You can take time to visit AMF Town Country Lanes during your travels to Columbia. You can attend a sporting event while in the area. 

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