Explore Cole County
McKay Park
Picnic tables, playground, and one kilometer fitness trail around a 20-acre lake.
Jefferson City, MO RecreationMVMF 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 MuseumsMissouri State Archives
The Missouri State Archives is the state's largest repository of historical records dating from 1770
Jefferson City, MO GenealogyHough Park
8-acre lake where you can fish from shore, or use electric-powered boats.
Jefferson City, MO RecreationCole 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
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 CentersLincoln University
4 year university established in 1866 by the soldiers of the 62nd and 65
Jefferson City, MO CollegesOsage Campground & More
RV and tent sites, electricity, fishing, trails, toilets, showers, playground, store and ADA accessible.
Jefferson City, MO CampgroundsNative 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 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