When we’re planning a trip, we very rarely look in our own backyard. However, this season of travel will be a bit different for us, with Brad moving to a more demanding role at work. With this being said – we will be traveling more within our state than outside of it. To kick off Season 3 we decided…
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Happy National Travel and Tourism Week! Established in 1983, National Travel and Tourism Week is an annual tradition to mark the U.S. travel industry’s role in stimulating economic growth, cultivating vibrant communities, creating quality job opportunities, stimulating business activity, and…
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"Just a minute,” Blanche Barrow told the sheriff at the door. This code alerted her husband, Buck, who shortly began firing on law enforcement. It was 1 a.m. on July 20, 1933, and Platte County police had descended upon the infamous Barrow gang after receiving a tip about the license plate on Clyde…
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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 just needs a lil cookie as a pick-me-up. Ice Cream Factory Serving up…
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Whether you are an avid antique collector or prefer to casually peruse, antique and vintage shopping in Jefferson City is a delightful experience for all involved. From curated décor to the quintessential comic book, the capital city has you covered. Encore Vintage and Shop Girl Nestled in JCMO’s…
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Overlooking the Missouri River sits a looming landmark — the Missouri State Penitentiary (MSP), a facility that has no shortage of famous former inmates. One of the most well-known was Charles “Sonny” Liston, who arrived at MSP in 1950 to serve time for charges of robbery with a deadly weapon and…
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n the morning of September 28, 1953, a woman approached a Kansas City school. She informed the staff she was there to pick up her nephew, 6-year-old Bobby Greenlease, because his mother had a medical emergency and was taken to St. Mary’s Hospital. The teacher pulled Bobby from class, and he took the…
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'Tis the season for hot cocoa, snuggling by the fireplace, and holiday shopping! Are you looking for the perfect gift to give your loved one this year? Make it easy on yourself and print off the shopping list we already created, and checked twice, for you. Shower your favorite people with local…
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There's no better way to recharge your soul than quality time with your friends. With that in mind, it’s time to gather your favorite ladies and celebrate each other with a day out in JCMO! High Rise - As Leslie Knope once said, “We need to remember what’s important in life: friends, waffles, work.”…
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Love is in the air. With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, many lovebirds are looking for ideas on where to go for the perfect date night. Forget the stressful date planning and move right into making more wonderful memories together at some of Jefferson City’s most romantic (and adventurous)…
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