Visit Jefferson City

12/23/2024

Travel plays an essential role in communities across every industry and the economy through leisure and business travel. Dollars spent by visitors ripple through the community, supporting restaurants, businesses, and hotels.

The impact doesn’t stop there, though. Those visitor dollars support employees, food and beverage vendors, maintenance workers, electricians, and many others. Economic growth and tourism support our local economy.💡

🌊 “The Ripple Effect of a Dollar”
Bringing money into our community allows us to support more businesses and neighbors. Dollars spent by visitors can ripple through the community in countless ways:
• Dining → supports restaurants
• Shopping → boosts local businesses
• Hotels → creates jobs for residents
The impact doesn’t stop there, though. Those visitor dollars support employees, food and beverage vendors, maintenance workers, electricians, and so many others. These ripples touch everyone in ways we might not even realize.
Supporting economic growth and tourism supports our local economy.💡

12/21/2024

“Winter, a lingering season, is a time to gather golden moments, embark upon a sentimental journey, and enjoy every idle hour.” - John Boswell

Happy first day of winter, JCMO. ❄️

📸: Rick Smith Photography

12/20/2024

Have a holly, jolly Christmas with stocking stuffers from one of JCMO's unique shops!

🎁: https://bit.ly/41xtolF
📍: Southbank Gift Company

12/14/2024

Santa Claus is comin' to town - for Santa Saturdays at Busch's Florist and Greenhouse! This Saturday from 10 am - 1 pm, enjoy milk and freshly-baked cookies from as you visit the coloring station and wait to meet Santa. 🎅🏽

12/13/2024

Gather up your favorite people and slide over to Binder Park for the Capital City Festival of Lights! Join the fun and enjoy this drive-thru display of choreographed lights synced to beloved holiday tunes, open from 6-9 every Tuesday-Sunday through Christmas Day. 🎄

12/10/2024

Adeste Fideles to the 87th Annual Capitol Caroling, tonight at 7 pm! The community gathers to share in holiday cheer each year during this jubilant performance of seasonal tunes in the gorgeous Missouri State Capitol Rotunda. 🎵🎄

12/06/2024

Experience the glow of the holidays at
this weekend’s Candlelight Tours of the Missouri
Governor’s Mansion! Guests can view the executive residence by candlelight, adorned with sparkling lights and lush greenery. Tours are available Friday 6-8 p.m. 🎄

12/05/2024

On this day 108 years ago, members of the Missouri State Capitol Commission Board assisted in laying the capstone on top of the Missouri State Capitol dome. [Photo courtesy of Missouri State Archives]

12/05/2024

Kick off the holiday season Thursday night at the Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Rotary Centennial Park. There will be entertainment, refreshments, and, of course, Santa! 🎅🏽

Entertainment begins at 5:30, and the tree will light at 6:30!

12/04/2024

Gather your favorite people and head to
downtown Jefferson City this Friday night for Downtown Living Windows! Carolers, dancers, and life reindeer spread holiday cheer during this beloved JCMO tradition. Festivities start at 6 p.m.🎄

Don't forget to support our downtown businesses! The first 300 shoppers to arrive at the downtown JCMO tent will receive a gorgeous commemorative mug. ❄️

12/03/2024

December is here, and it's time to get ✨festive✨ at these delightful events in JCMO.

Come celebrate the holiday season with these incredible events in JCMO.

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving, JCMO. 🍂

11/27/2024

Who feels like preparing dinner the night before a big Thanksgiving feast? Let one of JCMO's many locally-owned restaurants handle the cooking!

If you need a backup plan for Thanksgiving Day, we've got you covered with our list of restaurants open on Thursday: VisitJeffersonCity.com/blog/post/thanksgiving-day-eats/

📍: Cinco de Mayo Mexican Restaurant

11/26/2024

Enjoy great deals and support JCMO’s many wonderful local shops this weekend at Small Business Saturday! Need gift ideas? Check out our JCMO gift giving guide at VisitJeffersonCity.com. 🎁

Don't forget to fuel your energy by stopping at one of our delicious eateries!

📍: Dogwood Vintiques

11/15/2024

On this date in 1837, a fire destroyed the Missouri State Capitol building. The structure was the city's first capitol building after the seat of government moved from St. Charles in 1826.

It was replaced by a new building, pictured here in the 1860s. The second capitol was constructed in 1840 and stood until February 5, 1911, when a bolt of lightning struck the dome.

Photo courtesy of the Missouri State Archives.

11/13/2024

It’s never too early to start your holiday shopping! Vendors will be decked out and stocked with this season’s best gifts Thursday at the Holiday Mart JC. This fundraiser event showcases local businesses while also benefiting the community. You won’t want to miss it! 🛍️ 🎅