| Jefferson City was chosen as Missouris state | | | | Center, Miller Street Park, Washington Park and Cole |
| capital in 1821 and was named after Thomas | | | | County Park. Most notable is the citys portion of |
| Jefferson, the third president of the United States of | | | | the famous Katy Trail. |
| America. Jefferson City is nestled in the Ozarks on | | | | Classic entertainment for the whole family can be |
| the banks of the Missouri River and is near the | | | | found at the Marvic Skate Center, The Washington |
| geographical center of the state. The city is located | | | | Park Skate Park, Washington Park Ice Arena, West |
| along Hwy 54, Hwy 50 and Hwy 63, is 30 miles south | | | | Gate Lanes, Capital 4 Theatres and Capital 8 |
| of Columbia, Missouri and almost centered between | | | | Theatres. The city also has a shooting range at the |
| Missouris major cities of St. Louis and Kansas City. | | | | United Sportsman Club. City night life can be enjoyed |
| The City of Jefferson had a total of 39,636 | | | | at several night clubs such as Mikes Corner Pocket, |
| residents, as of 2000 and the median age was 36 | | | | Bones, Pitchers, College Club, Spectators and the |
| years. | | | | Budweiser Inn Bar & Lounge. |
| Jefferson City has a deep historical background and | | | | The City of Jefferson appreciates fine art and is |
| illustrates a romantic atmosphere with many buildings | | | | home to the Miller Performing Arts Center, Jefferson |
| dating back to the 1800s. The Lohman building was | | | | City Community Concert Association, Jefferson City |
| built in the late 1830s and is believed to be the | | | | Symphony, Little Theatre, Capital City Players and |
| oldest structure in the city. This three-story limestone | | | | Stained Glass Theatre. |
| treasure now exhibits transportation of the | | | | The Jefferson City Public School District operates |
| nineteenth century. Other historical attractions include | | | | Jefferson City High School. There is also a private |
| the Missouri State Governors Mansion, the | | | | school, Helias. Lincoln University is also a landmark |
| Carnahan Memorial Garden which was renamed in | | | | institution and in 2004 was ranked fifth in diversity |
| 2001 after the death of Governor Mel Carnahan, the | | | | for graduates and seventh for having the most |
| Cole County Historical Museum and the Missouri | | | | international students. |
| Supreme Court Building. The city also embraces a | | | | The shopping experience in Jefferson City ranges |
| long list of historical homes such as the Schmidt | | | | from quaint Mom and Pop specialty shops to |
| Apartments, Ivy Terrace, Towles-Buckner House, | | | | chain stores as well as the Capital Mall. Downtown |
| Oscar Birch House, Villa Panorama, Cole County | | | | Jefferson City, on High Street, has been a focal point |
| Historical Society, Wendielin Buehrle House, Dix House, | | | | of the city for over 150 years and yet the city is |
| Upshulte House, Hugh Stevens House, Orchard Acres, | | | | continuously expanding to offer more to its residents |
| Jefferson Female Seminary, Schroeder House, | | | | and visitors. |
| Oberman House, Parsons House and Sinclair-Hagner | | | | Wildwood Crossing offers familiar stores such as Pier |
| House that each add to the richness and ambiance | | | | 1 Imports, Old Navy, MC Sports, Goodys, Petco, TJ |
| found there. | | | | Maxx, Shoe Carnival, Barnes and Noble, Cingular |
| Perhaps the most sought after attraction in Missouri | | | | Wireless and more. Chain stores such as Best Buy , |
| is the Missouri State Capitol Building. The Capitols | | | | Lowes and Wal-Mart are also along Missouri |
| dome rises 238 feet about ground level and is | | | | Boulevard. The Capital Mall holds major department |
| perched on the bluffs of the Missouri River. The | | | | stores such as JCPenney, Sears and Dillards as well |
| building creates a picturesque view of the city for | | | | as stores like Victorias Secret, Bath & Body |
| travelers arriving from the north. Completed in 1918, | | | | Works, Buckle, Tuesday Morning, Payless Shoe |
| the Capitol offers exhibits and tours that give a | | | | Source, American Eagle Outfitters, Christopher & |
| superb historical education of the State of Missouri as | | | | Banks, Claires Boutique, Deb, Dollar Tree, EB |
| well as the building itself. Other museums and | | | | Games, Foot Locker, Hot Topic, JoAnn Fabrics, Kay |
| attractions in the city include the Missouri Veterans | | | | Jewelers, KB Toys, Maurices, Radio Shack, Rex TV |
| Memorial, Cole County Historical Museum, Missouri | | | | & Appliance Center, Shoe Department, Things |
| Law Enforcement Memorial, Missouri Veterinary | | | | Remembered, Trade Secret, Zales and more. |
| Museum, Museum of Missouri Military History and | | | | Dining in Jefferson City ranges from fast food to fine |
| Missouri River Regional Library. | | | | dining and caters to every occasion. With restaurants |
| Jefferson City sits on some of Missouris most | | | | like Madisons Caf?Arris Pizza Palace, Michaels |
| beautiful terrain and offers an outdoor retreat with | | | | Unforgetable BBQ, McDonalds, Roly Poly, Paddy |
| various parks and golf courses. Eagle Knoll golf course | | | | Malones Pub, Capital City Steak House, Pizza Hut, |
| is ranked as the third best value in the nation and | | | | Sonic, Subway, ODonoghues, Coltons |
| challenges all levels of play. Oak Hills Golf Center, | | | | Steakhouse, Applebees, Ruby Tuesdays, Dairy |
| Railwood Golf Course, Turkey Creek Golf Center and | | | | Queen, Fazolis, Taco Bell, El Jimador, China Garden, |
| Redfield Golf Course are favorite places for visitors | | | | High Street Pub, Zesto Drive-In, Kate & Allys, Old |
| and residents alike. The City of Jefferson has | | | | Brick House Deli, Lees Famous Recipe Chicken, |
| numerous parks including Binder Park, Joseph C. Miller | | | | Alexandros and more, choosing just one place at a |
| Park, Ellis Porter/ Riverside Park, McClung Park, | | | | time will be the hardest part. |
| McKay Park, Memorial Park and Family Aquatic | | | | |