Ah, May. The time of year when people get excited for summer plans and are ready to leave school. For those who don’t have summer plans, though, life has the potential to get boring. That’s why people should know how to have a Columbia style vacation.

After the freezing, busy days of winter and work, the thought of long Missouri summers initiates a childish fever in the hearts of Columbians. Summers bring festivals, concerts and the freedom to be young...