Explore Cole County
Cole County Park
80 acre park off Country Club Drive near the fairgrounds. Fishing in 8-acre lake. Walking paths.
Jefferson City, MO RecreationRunge Nature Center
Conservation Museum with several walking trails. BIRD WATCHING - (A list of 100 species have been recorded from the area. Get the Audubon Society of Missouri Conservation Area Bird List.) DEMONSTRATIONS - (
Jefferson City, MO MuseumsNative Stone Lewis and Clark Hiking Trail
Native Stone Lewis & Clark Hiking Trail is a two mile (round trip) gravel hike to Bull Rock Historic Site, complete with signage chronicling the Corps of Discovery's trip through Missouri. Bull Rock is a Lewis &
Jefferson City, MO RecreationMissouri State Archives
The Missouri State Archives is the state's largest repository of historical records dating from 1770
Jefferson City, MO GenealogyEllis Porter/Riverside Park
Olympic size swimming pool, playground, athletic trails, BBQ grills and picnic areas.
Jefferson City, MO ParksMVMF Veterinary Museum
Only museum in the US devoted solely to veterinary medicine. The Veterinary Museum has over 3500 artifacts dating from the 16
Jefferson City, MO MuseumsMemorial Park
Offers a family aquatic center, playground, picnic tables, BBQ pits, and fitness jogging trail.
Jefferson City, MO ParksRunge Nature Center
The center includes a 3,000 sq. ft. exhibit hall, a large fish aquarium, wildlife viewing area and five hiking trails. BIRD WATCHING - (A list of 100 species have been recorded from the area. Get the Audubon Society of Missouri Conservation Area Bird List.) DEMONSTRATIONS - (
Jefferson City, MO Nature CentersOsage Campground & More
RV and tent sites, electricity, fishing, trails, toilets, showers, playground, store and ADA accessible.
Jefferson City, MO CampgroundsMissouri State Highway Safety Education Center
The museum features five completely equipped patrol cars dating from 1931 to the present; gun, alcohol, drug and seat belt displays;
Jefferson City, MO Museums