| Best regards | | | | City of Jefferson has numerous parks including Binder |
| Kamyar Shah | | | | Park, |
| Jefferson City Missouri | | | | Joseph C. Miller Park, Ellis Porter/ Riverside Park, |
| Jefferson City was chosen as Missouri’s state | | | | McClung Park, McKay Park, Memorial Park and Family |
| capitalin 1821 and was named after Thomas Jefferson, | | | | Aquatic |
| the thirdpresident of the United States of America. | | | | Center, Miller Street Park, Washington Park and Cole |
| Jefferson Cityis nestled in the Ozarks on the banks of | | | | County |
| the Missouri Riverand is near the geographical center | | | | Park. Most notable is the city’s portion of |
| of the state. The cityis located along Hwy 54, Hwy 50 | | | | thefamous Katy Trail. |
| and Hwy 63, is 30 milessouth of Columbia, Missouri and | | | | Classic entertainment for the whole family can be |
| almost centered between | | | | found atthe Marvic Skate Center, The Washington |
| Missouri’s major cities of St. Louis and Kansas | | | | Park Skate Park, |
| City. | | | | Washington Park Ice Arena, West Gate Lanes, Capital |
| The City of Jefferson had a total of 39,636 residents, | | | | 4 |
| asof 2000 and the median age was 36 years. | | | | Theatres and Capital 8 Theatres. The city also has |
| Jefferson City has a deep historical background | | | | ashooting range at the United Sportsman Club. City |
| andillustrates a romantic atmosphere with many | | | | nightlife can be enjoyed at several night clubs such as |
| buildingsdating back to the 1800’s. The Lohman | | | | Mike’s Corner Pocket, Bones, Pitchers, College |
| building wasbuilt in the late 1830’s and is | | | | Club, |
| believed to be theoldest structure in the city. This | | | | Spectators and the Budweiser Inn Bar & Lounge. |
| three-story limestonetreasure now exhibits | | | | The City of Jefferson appreciates fine art and is home |
| transportation of the nineteenthcentury. Other historical | | | | tothe Miller Performing Arts Center, Jefferson City |
| attractions include the Missouri | | | | Community |
| State Governor’s Mansion, the Carnahan | | | | Concert Association, Jefferson City Symphony, Little |
| Memorial | | | | Theatre, Capital City Players and Stained Glass |
| Garden which was renamed in 2001 after the death of | | | | Theatre. |
| Governor Mel Carnahan, the Cole County Historical | | | | The Jefferson City Public School District operates |
| Museumand the Missouri Supreme Court Building. The | | | | Jefferson City High School. There is also a private |
| city alsoembraces a long list of historical homes such | | | | school, |
| as the | | | | Helias. Lincoln University is also a landmark |
| Schmidt Apartments, Ivy Terrace, Towles-Buckner | | | | institutionand in 2004 was ranked fifth in diversity for |
| House, | | | | graduates andseventh for having the most international |
| Oscar Birch House, Villa Panorama, Cole County | | | | students. |
| Historical | | | | The shopping experience in Jefferson City ranges |
| Society, Wendielin Buehrle House, Dix House, Upshulte | | | | fromquaint “Mom and Pop” specialty |
| House, Hugh Stevens House, Orchard Acres, | | | | shops to chainstores as well as the Capital Mall. |
| Jefferson Female | | | | Downtown Jefferson |
| Seminary, Schroeder House, Oberman House, | | | | City, on High Street, has been a focal point of the |
| Parson’s | | | | cityfor over 150 years and yet the city is |
| House and Sinclair-Hagner House that each add to | | | | continuouslyexpanding to offer more to its residents |
| therichness and ambiance found there. | | | | and visitors. |
| Perhaps the most sought after attraction in Missouri is | | | | Wildwood Crossing offers familiar stores such as Pier |
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| Missouri State Capitol Building. The Capitol’s | | | | Imports, Old Navy, MC Sports, Goody’s, Petco, |
| domerises 238 feet about ground level and is perched | | | | TJ |
| on thebluffs of the Missouri River. The building creates | | | | Maxx, Shoe Carnival, Barnes and Noble, Cingular |
| apicturesque view of the city for travelers arriving | | | | Wirelessand more. Chain stores such as Best Buy , |
| fromthe north. Completed in 1918, the Capitol offers | | | | Lowes and |
| exhibitsand tours that give a superb historical education | | | | Wal-Mart are also along Missouri Boulevard. The |
| of the | | | | Capital |
| State of Missouri as well as the building itself. | | | | Mall holds major department stores such as |
| Othermuseums and attractions in the city include the | | | | JCPenney, Searsand Dillard’s as well as stores |
| Missouri | | | | like Victoria’s |
| Veterans Memorial, Cole County Historical Museum, | | | | Secret, Bath & Body Works, Buckle, Tuesday Morning, |
| Missouri | | | | Payless |
| Law Enforcement Memorial, Missouri Veterinary | | | | Shoe Source, American Eagle Outfitters, Christopher & |
| Museum, | | | | Banks, Claire’s Boutique, Deb, Dollar Tree, EB |
| Museum of Missouri Military History and Missouri River | | | | Games, |
| Regional Library. | | | | Foot Locker, Hot Topic, JoAnn Fabrics, Kay Jewelers, |
| Jefferson City sits on some of Missouri’s | | | | KB |
| mostbeautiful terrain and offers an outdoor retreat | | | | Toys, Maurice’s, Radio Shack, Rex TV & |
| withvarious parks and golf courses. Eagle Knoll golf | | | | Appliance |
| course isranked as the third best value in the nation | | | | Center, Shoe Department, Things Remembered, Trade |
| and challengesall levels of play. Oak Hills Golf Center, | | | | Secret, |
| Railwood Golf | | | | Zales and more. |
| Course, Turkey Creek Golf Center and Redfield Golf | | | | Dining in Jefferson City ranges from fast food to |
| Courseare favorite places for visitors and residents | | | | finedining and caters to every occasion. |
| alike. The | | | | |