MO Talk: Blooms, Bites, & Beauty
Lush Botanical Gardens and Fresh Eats in theShow-Me State Missouri is a colorful, vibrant place, just like its plant life. The Show-Me State is home to sprawling botanical gardens where…
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MO Talk: Show-Me Springs
Explore Scenic springs for warmer weather escapes across Missouri. It’s good to be home for the holidays – especially when home is in Missouri, where cozy small towns sparkle with…
Holy Heritage
Jefferson City’s rich spiritual and cultural legacy Capitol Avenue, formerly known as East Main Street, played a key role in the early development of Jefferson City’s churches. Methodists, Episcopalians, Christians,…
Founding Faith
Discover how Jefferson City’s first church grew within the capital city. Missouri’s capital city and St. Peter Catholic Church are like vines that grow together in the same vineyard, inseparably…
Merry Missouri: Festive Holiday Getaways
Make spirits bright with a fun and festive holiday getaway. It’s good to be home for the holidays – especially when home is in Missouri, where cozy small towns sparkle…
Find Your M-O
Missouri Division of Tourism’s That’s My M-O campaign inspires personalized travel experiences. For most people, the word “travel” evokes images of fun destinations, thrilling attractions, time spent with family and…
Ivy Terrace: The Grand Dame of Capitol Avenue
Discover the history of Ivy Terrace. In February 1823, President James Monroe granted four sections of land, 2,560 acres, to the State of Missouri for the purpose of establishing a…
120 Years of Healing
Reflecting on St. Mary’s Hospital’s Legacy in Jefferson City. In 1902, two Catholic nuns stepped off a train in Jefferson City with the mission to bring compassionate health care to…
Automobile Row: Capitol Avenue’s Early Auto Dealers
Capitol Avenue once fueled Jefferson City’s early auto industry. When the automobile arrived in Jefferson City, Capitol Avenue quickly became the center for business. Car dealerships opened along the 200…
Taking the Streetcar
Discover the trolley system that once powered the capital city’s commute. At the turn of the 20th century, travel around Jefferson City was limited primarily to horse drawn carriages or…