Jefferson City Profile Sheet

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Area attractions Cole County Historical Museum Governor’s Mansion Jefferson Landing State Historic Site Katy Trail Lincoln University Missouri State Archives Missouri State Capitol Building Missouri State Highway Patrol Museum Missouri Supreme Court Building Museum of Missouri Military History Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation Museum Native Stone Winery and Summit Lake Winery Runge Nature Center All of the attractions in Jefferson City are free except for the Cole County Historical Museum. Jefferson City, Missouri Jefferson City, nestled along the winding Missouri River, is home to the State Capitol. With a population of over 40,000, Jefferson City serves as a regional hub for health care, agriculture, business, trade associations and government. As the meeting place of our statesmen, Jefferson City offers excellent venues to host meetings and tour groups. It is a growing city and offers a variety of attractions that will impress your clients. Experience Jefferson City and see why it’s one of the Midwest’s premier cities. Located 25 miles south of I-70 on Highway 54, Jefferson City is centrally located in the great “Show Me State” between Kansas City, St. Louis and Springfield, Missouri. When you visit Jefferson City you have the opportunity to participate in recreational sports, tour historical sites, visit nearby attractions, hike through a nature center or stroll through one of many beautiful parks – there is something for everyone. You’ll Feel the history Marianne Thies [email protected] 800.769.4183 573.632.2820 Fax: 573.638.4892 www.VisitJeffersonCity.com 100 E. High Street P.O. Box 2227 Jefferson City, MO 65102

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A r e a at t r a c t i o n sCole County Historical MuseumGovernor’s MansionJefferson Landing State Historic SiteKaty TrailLincoln UniversityMissouri State ArchivesMissouri State Capitol BuildingMissouri State Highway Patrol MuseumMissouri Supreme Court BuildingMuseum of Missouri Military HistoryMissouri Veterinary Medical Foundation MuseumNative Stone Winery and Summit Lake WineryRunge Nature Center

All of the attractions in Jefferson City are free except for the Cole County Historical Museum.

Jefferson C ity, Missouri Jefferson City, nestled along the winding Missouri River, is home to the State Capitol. With a population of over 40,000, Jefferson City serves as a regional hub for health care, agriculture, business, trade associations and government.

As the meeting place of our statesmen, Jefferson City offers excellent venues to host meetings and tour groups. It is a growing city and offers a variety of attractions that will impress your clients. Experience Jefferson City and see why it’s one of the Midwest’s premier cities.

Located 25 miles south of I-70 on Highway 54, Jefferson City is centrally located in the great “Show Me State” between Kansas City, St. Louis and Springfi eld, Missouri.

When you visit Jefferson City you have the opportunity to participate in recreational sports, tour historical sites, visit nearby attractions, hike through a nature center or stroll through one of many beautiful parks – there is something for everyone.

Y o u ’ l l F e e l t h e h i s t o r y

Marianne [email protected]

800.769.4183573.632.2820

Fax: 573.638.4892www.VisitJeffersonCity.com

100 E. High StreetP.O. Box 2227

Jefferson City, MO 65102

S a m p l e O v e r n i g h t T o u r I t i n e r a r yDAY ONE9:00 am Museum of Missouri Military Hi

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10:15 Missouri State Highway Patrol Museum

11:30 Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation

1:00 pm Lunch at Native Stone Winery

2:00 Walk Lewis and Clark Trail

3:15 Central Dairy (break for ice cream)

3:45 Shop Historic Downtown

5:45 Depart for Hotel/Motel

6:00 Dinner at Das Stein Haus (German cuisine)

7:30 Show at Miller Performing Arts Center

8:00 Depart for Hotel/Motel

DAY TWO9:00 am Missouri State Capitol B

uilding (State Museum)

10:15 Jefferson Landing State Historic Site

11:30 Lunch at Madison’s Café

12:30 pm Depart Missouri’s Capital City; Safe Travels!

With more than 1,400 hotel rooms housed by 13 hotels in the city, and over 130 restaurants, Jefferson City is a terrifi c destination for your next tour group. It offers a perfect balance of small town charm and large city conveniences, making it great for groups of all ages and interests!

Jefferson City is in the heart of Missouri at the confl uence of Highway 50, Highway 63, and Highway 54.

A n n u a l E v e n t s C a l e n d a rSpring:Annual Gospel Sing and Jubilee Capital City Cookoff

Summer:Salute to America 4th of July CelebrationRenaissance Festival

Fall:Tour of MissouriOktoberfestHalloween Happenings at the Governor’s Mansion

Winter:Come to the MangerHoliday Candlelight ToursKristkindelfestLiving Windows

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