Jefferson City, MO Community Guide

Runge Conservation Nature Center https://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/places/runge-conservation-nature-center Runge Nature Center provides visitors educational and interpretive opportunities to view, learn about, and appreciate the variety of habitats found in Missouri. Five hiking trails, including two woodchipped and three hard surface trails, totaling 2.4 miles, loop through woodlands, prairies, glades, and next to ponds and a beautiful wet-weather stream Scene One Theatre http://sceneonetheatre.com/ Scene One is a black box theatre, presenting innovative and experimental productions to the Jefferson City area.

Festivals https://www.salutetoamerica.org/ The annual 4th of July celebration, Salute to America, is not one to be missed! Featuring the largest

fireworks display in Central Missouri, this event fills the city's downtown festival district with carnival rides, a parade, concerts, beer gardens, and more! http://rootsnbluesfestival.com/ Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival is a recurring music festival held in Columbia, Missouri.

Other Attractions Governor’s Mansion https://mansion.mo.gov/

The Missouri Governor’s Mansion has been the official residence of Missouri’s Governors since 1872 and is one of the oldest governors’ homes in the United States. Located on 10 acres overlooking the Missouri River and the Missouri State Capitol, the Mansion is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Lewis and Clark Monument, Trailhead Plaza With an easy walk from here to other historical sites, this monument sits one block from the Capitol. Missouri State Penitentiary Museum https://www.missouripentours.com/history/museum/ In conjunction with the Missouri State Penitentiary tours, the museum provides additional historical information about the famous prison that operated for 168 years. Visitors can view the many displays that provide information on prison industries, contract labor/private industries, life inside the walls and control/counter-control. Missouri State Museum https://mostateparks.com/park/missouri-state-museum The Missouri State Museum is where visitors go to immerse themselves in the history of the Show-Me State. The museum, located in the state Capitol, houses an impressive collection of exhibits portraying the state's natural and cultural history.

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