Jefferson City Missouri

Jefferson City was chosen as Missouri’s stateportion of the famous Katy Trail.
capital in 1821 and was named after ThomasClassic entertainment for the whole family can be
Jefferson, the third president of the United States offound at the Marvic Skate Center, The Washington
America. Jefferson City is nestled in the Ozarks onPark Skate Park, Washington Park Ice Arena, West
the banks of the Missouri River and is near theGate Lanes, Capital 4 Theatres and Capital 8
geographical center of the state. The city is locatedTheatres. The city also has a shooting range at the
along Hwy 54, Hwy 50 and Hwy 63, is 30 miles southUnited Sportsman Club. City night life can be enjoyed
of Columbia, Missouri and almost centered betweenat several night clubs such as Mike’s Corner
Missouri’s major cities of St. Louis and KansasPocket, Bones, Pitchers, College Club, Spectators and
City. The City of Jefferson had a total of 39,636the Budweiser Inn Bar & Lounge.
residents, as of 2000 and the median age was 36The City of Jefferson appreciates fine art and is
years.home to the Miller Performing Arts Center, Jefferson
Jefferson City has a deep historical background andCity Community Concert Association, Jefferson City
illustrates a romantic atmosphere with many buildingsSymphony, Little Theatre, Capital City Players and
dating back to the 1800’s. The LohmanStained Glass Theatre.
building was built in the late 1830’s and isThe Jefferson City Public School District operates
believed to be the oldest structure in the city. ThisJefferson City High School. There is also a private
three-story limestone treasure now exhibitsschool, Helias. Lincoln University is also a landmark
transportation of the nineteenth century. Otherinstitution and in 2004 was ranked fifth in diversity
historical attractions include the Missouri Statefor graduates and seventh for having the most
Governor’s Mansion, the Carnahan Memorialinternational students.
Garden which was renamed in 2001 after the deathThe shopping experience in Jefferson City ranges
of Governor Mel Carnahan, the Cole County Historicalfrom quaint “Mom and Pop” specialty
Museum and the Missouri Supreme Court Building. Theshops to chain stores as well as the Capital Mall.
city also embraces a long list of historical homes suchDowntown Jefferson City, on High Street, has been
as the Schmidt Apartments, Ivy Terrace,a focal point of the city for over 150 years and yet
Towles-Buckner House, Oscar Birch House, Villathe city is continuously expanding to offer more to
Panorama, Cole County Historical Society, Wendielinits residents and visitors.
Buehrle House, Dix House, Upshulte House, HughWildwood Crossing offers familiar stores such as Pier
Stevens House, Orchard Acres, Jefferson Female1 Imports, Old Navy, MC Sports, Goody’s,
Seminary, Schroeder House, Oberman House,Petco, TJ Maxx, Shoe Carnival, Barnes and Noble,
Parson’s House and Sinclair-Hagner House thatCingular Wireless and more. Chain stores such as Best
each add to the richness and ambiance found there.Buy , Lowes and Wal-Mart are also along Missouri
Perhaps the most sought after attraction in MissouriBoulevard. The Capital Mall holds major department
is the Missouri State Capitol Building. Thestores such as JCPenney, Sears and Dillard’s
Capitol’s dome rises 238 feet about groundas well as stores like Victoria’s Secret, Bath
level and is perched on the bluffs of the Missouri& Body Works, Buckle, Tuesday Morning, Payless
River. The building creates a picturesque view of theShoe Source, American Eagle Outfitters, Christopher
city for travelers arriving from the north. Completed& Banks, Claire’s Boutique, Deb, Dollar Tree,
in 1918, the Capitol offers exhibits and tours that giveEB Games, Foot Locker, Hot Topic, JoAnn Fabrics,
a superb historical education of the State of MissouriKay Jewelers, KB Toys, Maurice’s, Radio
as well as the building itself. Other museums andShack, Rex TV & Appliance Center, Shoe
attractions in the city include the Missouri VeteransDepartment, Things Remembered, Trade Secret,
Memorial, Cole County Historical Museum, MissouriZales and more.
Law Enforcement Memorial, Missouri VeterinaryDining in Jefferson City ranges from fast food to fine
Museum, Museum of Missouri Military History anddining and caters to every occasion. With restaurants
Missouri River Regional Library.like Madison’s Café, Arri’s
Jefferson City sits on some of Missouri’sPizza Palace, Michael’s Unforgetable BBQ,
most beautiful terrain and offers an outdoor retreatMcDonald’s, Roly Poly, Paddy Malone’s
with various parks and golf courses. Eagle Knoll golfPub, Capital City Steak House, Pizza Hut, Sonic,
course is ranked as the third best value in the nationSubway, O’Donoghue’s,
and challenges all levels of play. Oak Hills Golf Center,Colton’s Steakhouse, Applebee’s,
Railwood Golf Course, Turkey Creek Golf Center andRuby Tuesday’s, Dairy Queen,
Redfield Golf Course are favorite places for visitorsFazoli’s, Taco Bell, El Jimador, China Garden,
and residents alike. The City of Jefferson hasHigh Street Pub, Zesto Drive-In, Kate &
numerous parks including Binder Park, Joseph C. MillerAlly’s, Old Brick House Deli, Lee’s
Park, Ellis Porter/ Riverside Park, McClung Park,Famous Recipe Chicken, Alexandro’s and
McKay Park, Memorial Park and Family Aquaticmore, choosing just one place at a time will be the
Center, Miller Street Park, Washington Park and Colehardest part.
County Park. Most notable is the city’s