Explore Cole County
Jefferson Landing State Historic Site
Landing's three buildings date to mid-1800
Jefferson City, MO Historic BuildingsCole County Park
80 acre park off Country Club Drive near the fairgrounds. Fishing in 8-acre lake. Walking paths.
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 MemorialsRunge 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 Governor's Mansion
Official residence of Missouri's First Family, constructed in 1871
Jefferson City, MO Famous HomesRunge 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 RecreationMemorial Park
Offers a family aquatic center, playground, picnic tables, BBQ pits, and fitness jogging trail.
Jefferson City, MO ParksCole County Historical Museum
The museum occupies an 1871 building which houses a collection of former Missouri State first ladies'
Jefferson City, MO MuseumsThe Little Theatre of Jefferson City
Founded in 1968, TLT is Jefferson City'
Jefferson City, MO TheatresNative 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 Recreation