How to Find Hotels in Jefferson City, Missouri

Jefferson City, the capitol of Missouri, may not enjoy the renown of Kansas City or St. Louis, but the city features wonderful sights of its own and deserves any traveler's attention.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Internet access
• Computer
• Valid passport if traveling from overseas
• Appropriate visas if traveling from overseas

Get Around Jefferson City

1. Drive to Jefferson City using Highway 50, Highway 179 or Highway 54. None of these are interstate highways, so you'll need to map your course depending on which direction you're coming from.

2. Take Amtrak from St. Louis if you don't plan on renting a car for the journey. It's the fastest, most reliable mode of transportation available.

3. Take the bus from neighboring cities. The bus is one of the most affordable methods of transportation. Greyhound stops in Jefferson City as does USA Express.

Find Accommodations in Jefferson City

4. Plan your company conference in Jefferson City. The city offers enough accommodations for small and midsized businesses alike.

5. Book your accommodations in the center of town for easy access to the city's best attractions. You'll be near the State Capitol Building, the Governor's Mansion and more.

6. Book your accommodations in June and you'll be able to visit several festivals in the city. The Gospel Jubilee Concert takes place in the middle of the month and the Renaissance Festival runs into July.

7. To book accommodations, contact the Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau at [phone] or visit their Web site (see Resources below).

Tour Jefferson City's Attractions

8. Bike, ride, walk or run along Katy Trail, one of the best trails in the state. Sleep in accommodations along the trail as it stretches for several hundred miles across Missouri.

9. Take a tour of the Missouri State Capitol, one of the prettier state capitol buildings in America. Built in 1915, this impressive building features a 9,000 lb. chandelier which dominates the rotunda.

10. Visit the Runge Nature Center, a sprawling natural reserve full of trails, wildlife and exhibits for individuals, families and groups.

Tips & Warnings

• Missouri is located in the heart of tornado alley, so don't ignore threats of severe weather when planning your trip. Consider traveling during the winter or early spring when the threat greatly diminishes.
• Security at border crossings in the United States can be meticulous and time consuming. Learn the latest restrictions and regulations before entering America.