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Hough Park
8-acre lake where you can fish from shore, or use electric-powered boats.
Jefferson City, MO RecreationRunge 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 MuseumsNative 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 RecreationMissouri Veterans and Law Enforcement Memorials
Limestone colonnade with terraced waterfall, reflecting pool and the eight monoliths of Veterans'
Jefferson City, MO MemorialsMissouri State Archives
The Missouri State Archives is the state's largest repository of historical records dating from 1770
Jefferson City, MO GenealogyMissouri Governor's Mansion
Official residence of Missouri's First Family, constructed in 1871
Jefferson City, MO Famous HomesCole County Park
80 acre park off Country Club Drive near the fairgrounds. Fishing in 8-acre lake. Walking paths.
Jefferson City, MO RecreationCole County Historical Museum
The museum occupies an 1871 building which houses a collection of former Missouri State first ladies'
Jefferson City, MO MuseumsLincoln University
4 year university established in 1866 by the soldiers of the 62nd and 65
Jefferson City, MO CollegesBinder Park
650-acre park with 150-acre lake. Excellent fishing. Located on West edge of Jefferson City.
Jefferson City, MO Recreation