Jefferson City Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Jefferson City

Jefferson City is named for the third President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson was the president responsible for the Louisiana Purchase. Some of the land from that purchase eventually became the State of Missouri. In 2020, the city was home to 43,000 people, with 150,000 in the metropolitan area.

Top Attractions in Jefferson City

Explore the best things to see and do in Jefferson City:

• ★Binder Park
• ★Canterbury Hill Winery and Restaurant
• ★Capitol City Cinema
• ★Carnahan Memorial Garden
• ★Cole County Historical Museum
• ★Cole County Park
• ★Eagle Knoll
• ★Ellis Porter/Riverside Park

Where to Eat in Jefferson City

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴Arris' Pizza Palace
• 🍴Bandanas Bar-B-Q
• 🍴Central Dairy
• 🍴Cork and Board
• 🍴Das Stein Haus
• 🍴Love Sushi

Where to Stay in Jefferson City

• 🏨Baymont Suites
• 🏨Best Western Capital Inn
• 🏨Candlewood Suites
• 🏨Capitol Plaza Hotel & Convention Center
• 🏨Days Inn
• 🏨Doubletree Hotel Jefferson City

Jefferson City Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: