Explore Cole County
Binder Park
650-acre park with 150-acre lake. Excellent fishing. Located on West edge of Jefferson City.
Jefferson City, MO RecreationMissouri Governor's Mansion
Official residence of Missouri's First Family, constructed in 1871
Jefferson City, MO Famous HomesRunge 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 CentersMissouri Veterinary Medical Foundation Veterinary Museum
Houses a display of veterinary artifacts and instruments, and books dating from 16
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 RecreationMcKay Park
Picnic tables, playground, and one kilometer fitness trail around a 20-acre lake.
Jefferson City, MO RecreationLincoln University
4 year university established in 1866 by the soldiers of the 62nd and 65
Jefferson City, MO CollegesMissouri State Highway Safety Education Center
The museum features five completely equipped patrol cars dating from 1931 to the present; gun, alcohol, drug and seat belt displays;
Jefferson City, MO MuseumsOsage Campground & More
RV and tent sites, electricity, fishing, trails, toilets, showers, playground, store and ADA accessible.
Jefferson City, MO Campgrounds