Category Archives: Things To Do

New Year – New You

Posted on December 30, 2011 by ryan@visitjeffersoncity.com

New Year – New You As we begin a New Year many of us will make New Year’s Resolutions. Among the most popular will be goals to improve health, diet and fitness. If you are striving to eat healthy, get … Continue reading →

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Intimate setting: check! Comfortable ambiance: check!

Posted on October 24, 2011 by ryan@visitjeffersoncity.com

Submitted by Colleen Foster Tucked away in the Baymont Inn & Suites Jefferson City, is the comfortable and quaint R Bar.  The intimate setting is perfect for a before-dinner cocktail or happy hour after work with friends and co-workers.  They are even … Continue reading →

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Fall is here – let the scarf hunt begin!

Posted on September 28, 2011 by ryan@visitjeffersoncity.com

Submitted by Heather Feeler Fall is here, my friends. This means it’s time to make your favorite pot of chili, roast marshmallows on an open fire, and enjoy the chill and cheers of high school football. People are even taking … Continue reading →

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Three, Three, Three Fests in One!

Posted on August 26, 2011 by sarah@visitjeffersoncity.com

Submitted by Keith Enloe The Cultural Arts Commission of Jefferson City is proud to sponsor the CONNECT TO THE ARTS FEST.  This new festival combines 3 of Jeff City’s most popular art events: THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE, MO River Regional Library … Continue reading →

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Life at the Lake and Capital Fun

Posted on August 9, 2011 by sarah@visitjeffersoncity.com

From Missouri Division of Tourism’s blog: www.VisitMOBistro.com A recent outing in Central Missouri offered the opportunity to explore some “close to home” places I’d never been to or experienced personally.  The journey started by spending a little time — not … Continue reading →

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Jefferson City’s own nostalgic dive

Posted on August 2, 2011 by sarah@visitjeffersoncity.com

Submitted by Heather Feeler When I watch Diners, Drive-ins and Dives on the Food Network channel, I always think of Daisy Delight in Jefferson City. It’s a nostalgic dive, for sure, and it’s got the best hamburgers in town. Three … Continue reading →

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Go directly to jail. Do not pass go, do not collect $200

Posted on July 11, 2011 by sarah@visitjeffersoncity.com

Submitted by Suzanne Fox Like many other residents of Jefferson City and neighboring communities, I’ve been watching the building of the new jail on High Street since the ground breaking.  We have watched it go from little more than a … Continue reading →

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Beat the heat in Jefferson City with a cool treat!

Posted on July 5, 2011 by sarah@visitjeffersoncity.com

Submitted by Colleen Foster  Just the other day, I went outside and walked down my driveway to the mailbox. On the way back from collecting the mail, the perils of the summer months reigned control: the blazing sun, thick humid … Continue reading →

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Family Vacations

Posted on June 30, 2011 by sarah@visitjeffersoncity.com

Submitted by David Luther  “Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” — John Lennon  Recently I have felt like time is moving by pretty fast – a little too fast as a matter of fact, … Continue reading →

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My youngest kept shouting, “Mom, isn’t this awesome?”

Posted on June 6, 2011 by sarah@visitjeffersoncity.com

Submitted by Heather Feeler Being the mother of two boys, 4 and 7, I fancy myself somewhat of an expert on kid spots around Jefferson City. Need an outdoor adventure? Nature Center. Interested in playing with trains and cool toys? … Continue reading →

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