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Need inspiration for trips in Jefferson City? Looking to see historic attractions, explore our food scene, take in a play, or shop until you drop?  Take a look at our blog to get an insider look at all JCMO has to offer. Discover what makes our city unforgettable! 

November in JCMO

Sip 'n Shop Mark your calendars for November 2, when Sip 'n Shop returns to Downtown Jefferson City from 3:00 to 7:00 PM. This one-of-a-kind Downtown JCMO event blends shopping with sipping, making it the perfect way to enjoy a fall afternoon in the heart of the capital city. Make it a girls’…

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JCMO Dessert Trail

If you’re anything like us, nothing caps off a delicious meal or a long workday like a sweet treat. JCMO hosts a variety of options to satisfy your sweet tooth, whether you’re a cake person, an ice cream lover, or a person who needs a lil cookie as a pick-me-up. Ice Cream Factory Serving up…

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A Perfectly JCMO Halloween

It’s time to get spooooky and there are many fun events this week in JCMO! Gather the kids in their best kooky costumes and snag their largest candy buckets for a hauntingly good time this Halloween. Costumes are encouraged for all events! Know of events not mentioned below? Let us know! First…

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Inside the Walls: Recreation at the Missouri State Penitentiary

Located in the lower lot of the Missouri State Penitentiary (MSP) sits an overgrown pavilion, overlooking a parking lot filled with the state vehicle fleet. Look closer, and you will see remnants of rusting gym equipment and a basketball court which, together with the pavilion that once served as…

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JCMO Coffee Essentials

There are few things better than a good cup of coffee in hand. It’s a boost of motivation on sluggish mornings, helps us power through to Friday, and is a good companion to your favorite book. Whether your taste buds crave a full-flavored latte or a dark-roasted cup of black coffee, Jefferson City…

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The Tough Guys: Stories From Within the Missouri State Penitentiary

You don’t know what tough is until you get behind the walls of that prison.” That’s one of the ways Bill Green describes his experience working as a correctional officer at the Missouri State Penitentiary (MSP). Bill was on the job for less than 10 days when he witnessed his first stabbing. “We’ve…

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National Travel & Tourism Week: The Halo Effect

If you build a place people want to visit, You’ll build a place where people want to live. If you build a place people want to live, You’ll build a place where people want to work. If you build a place where people want to work, You’ll build a place where business needs to be. If you build a place…

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The Marmaduke House: A History

Sitting atop the hill at the corner of Lafayette and Capitol Avenue, the Colonel Darwin W. Marmaduke House is home to the Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Missouri State Penitentiary Museum. But aside from welcoming visitors, the walls of the mansion hold a vast history, serving…

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Soak Up the Sun on these JCMO Patios

The sun in shining and the breeze is warm, so you know what that means: it’s ✨patio season. ✨ The sun is out, and it’s time to take in some fresh air and vitamin D while you enjoy delicious snacks and your favorite beverage of choice. Canterbury Hill Winery and Restaurant Lunch with a view? Yes…

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