Location: Jefferson City
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The Missouri State Capitol dominates a bluff overlooking the Missouri River and the bronze statue atop its 238 foot-high dome is the first thing that comes into view for visitors of Jefferson City. The same bluff was one of the first sites passed by Lewis and Clark on their famous expedition, and the city is close to both the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail and KATY Trail State Park. The city is also home to the imposing Missouri State Penitentiary, the “bloodiest 47 acres in America.”
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1. Museum of Missouri Military History
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By Conkfamily - Camdenton, United States
Our Boy Scout Troop was in Jefferson City touring historical sites and we found out that there was a military museum close by so we added it to our trip. It is about 5 miles or so from the capital building. We arrived at the gate about 3pm and were welcomed by friendly security staff after showing them our drivers license and issued our visitor badges we were allowed in. This museum is located at the Missouri headquarter for the Missouri National Guard. The museum is made up of two parts and indoor section that has items of history with displays and descriptions of items and events, the out door part has retired planes, tanks, artillery, with description of the equipment. The museum is not large and we toured and felt like we had time and I would say we were there for an hour and half. The guide that was working the museum was friendly and knowledgeable, he did not pressure us to leave even though the museum's closing hour was 4pm and we were the past that. I would recommend touring the military museum if you are in Jefferson city and like to see historical places and things. I am glad we toured the museum and will add this to our scout activities when in Jefferson city. They do recommend if you are going to have more than 10 guests to let them know, we had more than 10 but as I said the guide was very accomidating.
2. Missouri State Capitol
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 557 reviews
Reviewed By LeonViajante - San Juan, Caribbean
Nice beautiful architecture. Well maintained. The rotonda’s art depict ceiling paintings that describe state activities and history. First floor had historical exhibit dating from the beginnings of the state and include information of the civil war and other events that marked Missouri’s history.
3. Runge Conservation Nature Center
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4.5 based on 168 reviews
Reviewed By AngieW4 - Poplar Bluff, United States
The trails are all really well marked. This place is wonderfully close to the heart of the city and available for a quick walk or hike.
4. Lewis and Clark Monument Trailhead Plaza
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By GayeS545 - Liberty, United States
I am so pleased to see that York is included in this monument to the brave souls who undertook this expedition. The omission of Sacagawea is a serious oversight.The location of the monument overlooking the Missouri River is poignant.
5. Missouri State Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
The Missouri State Museum is where visitors go to immerse themselves in the history of the Show-Me State. The museum, located in the State Capitol, houses an impressive collection of exhibits portraying the state's natural and cultural history. Museum staff provide tours of the Capitol.
Reviewed By tamiwhammy - Bellevue, United States
The museum is lovely and accessible, and it's in the State Capitol. i also recommend taking the tour of the Capitol building. It's beautiful. The tour lasts about an hour and gets you into some place that you cannot access on your own -- like the senate lounge with the thomas Hart Benton murals. You can see a reproduction in the museum, but the room with the originals is really something special. The building is great, the tour is informative, and the museum is really nice
6. Carl R. Noren River Access
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