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Runge Nature Center
Conservation Museum with several walking trails. BIRD WATCHING - (A list of 100 species have been recorded from the area. Get the Audubon Society of Missouri Conservation Area Bird List.) DEMONSTRATIONS - (
Jefferson City, MO MuseumsMcKay Park
Picnic tables, playground, and one kilometer fitness trail around a 20-acre lake.
Jefferson City, MO RecreationMissouri Governor's Mansion
Official residence of Missouri's First Family, constructed in 1871
Jefferson City, MO Famous HomesHough Park
8-acre lake where you can fish from shore, or use electric-powered boats.
Jefferson City, MO RecreationLincoln University
4 year university established in 1866 by the soldiers of the 62nd and 65
Jefferson City, MO CollegesOsage Campground & More
RV and tent sites, electricity, fishing, trails, toilets, showers, playground, store and ADA accessible.
Jefferson City, MO CampgroundsRunge Nature Center
The center includes a 3,000 sq. ft. exhibit hall, a large fish aquarium, wildlife viewing area and five hiking trails. BIRD WATCHING - (A list of 100 species have been recorded from the area. Get the Audubon Society of Missouri Conservation Area Bird List.) DEMONSTRATIONS - (
Jefferson City, MO Nature CentersNative Stone Lewis and Clark Hiking Trail
Native Stone Lewis & Clark Hiking Trail is a two mile (round trip) gravel hike to Bull Rock Historic Site, complete with signage chronicling the Corps of Discovery's trip through Missouri. Bull Rock is a Lewis &
Jefferson City, MO RecreationMVMF Veterinary Museum
Only museum in the US devoted solely to veterinary medicine. The Veterinary Museum has over 3500 artifacts dating from the 16
Jefferson City, MO MuseumsCole County Historical Museum
The museum occupies an 1871 building which houses a collection of former Missouri State first ladies'
Jefferson City, MO Museums