Have some fun and check out some historical sites that are close by:
Hidden Historical Treasures that are about two hours east:
St. Louis Museum of Transportation:
http://www.transportmuseumassociation.org/
Cahokia Mounds:
http://www.cahokiamounds.org/
The National Great Rivers Museum:
http://www.greatriverroad.com/Cities/EAlton/riverMuseum.htm
Hidden Geographic Treasures that are 3 hour southeast:
Elephant Rock State Park:
http://mostateparks.com/park/elephant-rocks-state-park
Johnson Shut-In State Park:
http://mostateparks.com/park/johnsons-shut-ins-state-park
A lot of fun close by:
The Pinnacles
http://aroundcolumbia.blogspot.com/2009/06/pinnacles-youth-park-in-northern-boone.html
The Shelter Gardens
https://www.shelterinsurance.com/aboutshelter/sheltergardens/