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Proud to be the capital city of
Missouri, Jefferson City was established in 1825 solely as a
location for state government. Steep in a rich history of state
politics, steamboats, railroad and African American heritage,
Jefferson City has become an entertaining as well as educational
destination. Jefferson City is a great value for families and
individual travelers - all attractions are free. The most
notable attractions are the Missouri State Capitol and the
Missouri Governors Mansion. Dominating the skyline in all
directions, the Missouri’s State Capitol is home to two museums
as well as the Missouri House of Representatives and the
Missouri Senate. In 1935, the House of Representatives
commissioned Missouri native Thomas Hart Benton to paint a mural
on the four walls of the House Lounge. This amazing mural is one
of the stops on the tour. The Governor’s Mansion was built in
1871 in a Renaissance Revival motif. Public tours are conducted
of the elaborate first floor. Other interesting attractions
include: Jefferson Landing Historic Site - Noted as one of the
last remaining river front steamboat landings. The Lohman
Building, part of the site, now serves as a visitor’s center and
museum. Cole County Historical Museum – this museum houses a
collection of the states First Ladies inaugural gowns. (This is
the only museum in the area that charges a nominal fee) Missouri
Veterinary Medical Museum – the only museum in the country
solely dedicated to veterinary medicine. Missouri State Highway
Patrol Museum Runge Nature Center Museum of Missouri Military
History Lincoln University – the first African American
university west of the Mississippi. Many other attractions
including quaint wineries and garden bistros await visitors.
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