Travel to historical Jefferson City
Take a holiday to Jefferson City and enjoy the area's architecture, monuments and history. This city's cycling, riverfront and hiking draw many visitors. Many of our holiday rentals offer full kitchens, spacious living quarters and sometimes even a hot tub—perfect for a relaxing getaway.
Activities and attractions in Jefferson City
Are you hoping to find things to do in the city? Venture out of your cosy holiday rental and experience everything that Jefferson City has to offer. Here are some of the most popular attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Oak Hills Golf Center (1.8 mi / 2.9 km)
- Turkey Creek Golf Center (2 mi / 3.2 km)
- California Country Club (22.7 mi / 36.5 km)
- Natural Connections Wellness Center and Spa (3.6 mi / 5.8 km)
- Lake Ozark Speedway (28.4 mi / 45.7 km)
- Osage Country Club (17.9 mi / 28.8 km)
Exploring the natural features in Jefferson City
Whether you're an adventurous traveller or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Jefferson City is a great place to get outside. Here are a few of the area's most enchanting features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Runge Nature Center (3.4 mi / 5.4 km)
- Mari-Osa State Wildlife Area (10.5 mi / 16.8 km)
- Chicken Lake (16.7 mi / 26.9 km)
- Hough Park (2.1 mi / 3.3 km)
- Binder Memorial Park (7.1 mi / 11.5 km)
- Stanley Island (8.3 mi / 13.3 km)
How to get to and around Jefferson City
The nearest airport is in Columbia, MO (COU-Columbia Regional), located 16.8 mi (27.1 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you might consider flying into Versailles, MO (VRS-Roy Otten Memorial Airfield), which is 39.1 mi (63 km) away.
If you prefer train travel, you can make your way to Jefferson City Station.