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Area Attractions listed below: ( Info updated 10-2010)   Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau shows information and attractions for Jefferson City. Missouri State Capitol -201 West Capitol Avenue Open daily - 8 AM - 5PM.  Free guided tours every hour.  Missouri State Museum inside capitol building. View various displays and  famous Thomas Hart Benton  historical murals. We recommend the free guided tour to get the historical information, then going back at leisure to look at specific areas of interest to you. Distance from Briar Rose - 8  blocks.  Phone  (573) 751-2854 or click  www.mostateparks.com Governor's Mansion -100 Madison Street   Special Candlelight Tour first weekend in December after the Jefferson City Christmas parade. Open to public. Free Admission. Hours- Tuesdays and Thursdays. 10AM-12Noon and 1:00 PM-3-PM.  Free admission. Reservations required (call ahead at least 24 hours prior to visit.)  The mansion was built  in 1871. Free guided tour of the mansion's authentically restored first floor.   Distance from Briar Rose  - 6 blocks. Phone: (573) 751-7929 or click  www.missourimansion.org Old Missouri State Penitentiary Tour- 115 Lafayette Street. Open April -  October   Adult Admission - $12.  Reservation required. Guided tour.  Prison was originally authorized in 1833 and its first prisoner confined in 1836, which was the same year as the siege of the Alamo.  The oldest surviving building dates to 1868 and was built by stones quarried on the site by inmate labor.  Inmates also built the limestone security walls  surrounding the prison complex. Tickets should be purchased from Jefferson City Convention  and Visitors Bureau. Distance from Briar Rose- 10 blocks.  For further information call  573 632-2820 or click www.missouripentours.com/msp.html .   Missouri Supreme Court Building  - 207 West High Street Open year round.  Free Admission.   Call ahead to schedule a tour of the 100 year old, French Renaissance court building with massive marble staircase and a two story law library.  Distance from Briar Rose - 8 blocks.  Phone:  573-751 4144 or click www.courts.mo.gov/     Cole County  Historical Museum - 109 Madison Street Open Tues. - Sat.  1PM - 3PM. Guided Tour.  Adult admission: $3.  Student Admission (K-12th) : $1.  Cole County 5th grade students-Free admission.                           This is an elegant, Federal style row house built in 1871 as a personal residence for  Governor B Gratz Brown.  Museum exhibits Victorian furnishings, gowns worn by Missouri's First Ladies, and Civil War artifacts among other numerous historical items. Distance from Briar Rose - 6 blocks.  Phone:  573-635-1850  or  click  www.colecohistsoc.org   Carnahan Memorial Garden  -  100 Madison Street   Open year round.  Free admission.  Formerly called the Governor's Garden. Originated by Franklin  D Roosevelt as a WPA project during the late 1930's to create jobs during the Great Depression.  Money ran out and it remained unfinished until the late 1940's, when  Missouri's First Lady Juanita Donnelly took up the project. She worked side by side with Missouri State Penitentiary inmates to its completion. It has a beautiful central water feature and is a quiet, peaceful place with seasonal flowers, walkways, and seating. It was renamed for Governor Mel Carnahan after his tragic accidental death in 2001. Distance from Briar Rose- 6 Blocks.    Phone:  (573) 751-3330.  No web site  available.   Jefferson Landing State Historic Site - 101 Jefferson Street    Comprised of the Lohman Building and Union Hotel Open Tuesday -  Saturday.  10AM-4PM.  Free admission. Self-guided tour. The Lohman Building was built as a three storied  limestone structure (circa 1830's) as a center of river trade. Visitors may watch a film and tour the                  nineteenth century transportation exhibit on display.  Distance from Briar Rose- 7 Blocks                                                 The Union Hotel ( circa mid 1800's) houses Jefferson City's present Amtrak station on the first floor. The Elizabeth Rozier Art  Gallery is located on the second floor with rotating exhibits. Distance from Briar Rose - 7 Blocks Phone: 573-751-3475 or click www.mostateparks.com Law Enforcement Memorial - Northeast corner of capitol  grounds Open- year round. Free Admission.  This is a stately pavilion memorial which honors all  Missouri's law                             enforcement officers. A special memorial of  engraved names  honors officers who have given their lives serving in the line of duty.  Dedicated in 1994.   Distance from Briar Rose - 9 Blocks    All Missouri Veterans Memorial - Northeast corner of capitol grounds.  Open year-round.  Free Admission.   Dedicated to  Missouri's veterans.  It is comprised of a limestone collonade  with terraced waterfall leading into a reflecting pool and eight black marble engraved monoliths commemorating veterans of war.  This is known as the Veteran's Walk.  Dedicated in 1991.  Distance from Briar Rose- 9 Blocks Lewis and Clark Trail Monument  -  Northeast corner of Capitol grounds Open year round.  Free admission. The Monument is comprised of  several large bronze statues of the men on the expedition and their dog companion.  The statues are set atop Missouri  rock  formations and surrounded by Missouri flora and fauna . Great care has been taken to make the memorial an authentic representation of the time period.  *** Visitors will note there is no statue of Sacajawea.  She,  her baby, and  husband,  Charbonneau,  did  not join the expedition until April, 1805 from what is now known as North Dakota.  This is a memorial to commemorate the proximity of  the  Lewis and Clark  camp site  as they traveled up the Missouri River on their famous journey in exploration of  the Louisiana Territory.  The exploration was commissioned by       President Thomas Jefferson,  for  whom the City of  Jefferson is named.  President Jefferson  purchased the entire Territory in 1803  from Napoleon for fifteen million dollars.  Lewis and Clark began their journey up the Missouri River in May,  1804.  After the Lewis and Clark expedition, 18 years later,  in 1821,  Missouri was carved from the Territory as a state. Distance from Briar Rose- 8 blocks. Missouri State Archives - 600 West Main Street The Missouri State Archives, created in 1965, is the officially designated repository for all state records of permanent value.  The archives identifies, collects, preserves and makes available to elected officials, state government, historians, students, genealogists, and the general public, the permanent and historically valuable records of Missouri’s state and local governments. Distance from Briar Rose- 12 blocks. Phone 573-751-3280  www.sos.mo.gov/archives Central Dairy Ice Cream Parlor - 610 Madison Street Open Monday - Saturday  Hours 10AM - 6 PM     Open Sunday - 1 PM - 5 PM.       This is Jefferson City's legendary original  mom and pop ice cream parlor,  built in the mid 1930's  and has changed little since then.  It has served several generations and is still going strong. The ice cream is made in facilities located behind the parlor.  Lots of different flavors served in generous portions. Although the company recently sold to Prairie Farms, the parlor is still run by the original family. Distance from Briar Rose - 2 blocks . Phone:  573-635 - 6148 Lincoln University -  820 Chestnut Open year-round.  Free admission. Established  1866 by soldiers, mainly Missourians,  of the 62nd and 65th  United States Colored Infantry as a private school for former slaves.  Historical markers on campus.  Distance  from Briar Rose -4 blocks.  For further information call:  573-681-5599 or click www.lincolnu.edu           Missouri State Highway Patrol  Safety Museum - 1510 E. Elm Street Open Mon-Fri 8AM to 5PM.   Free admission. Museum features five completely equipped patrol cars dating from 1931 to present and  law enforcement antiques. Also  gun, drug and alcohol, and seatbelt displays. Distance from Briar Rose- 1.5 miles. Call 573 526-6149        MO Veterinarian Medical Foundation Museum - 2500 Country Club Dr.    Open Mon- Friday 9AM -4 PM.   Saturday- by appointment only. Free admission.  Donations accepted.  Houses  a display of veterinarian  artifacts, instruments, and books dating from the 16th century to the present.  Learn about animal care and diseases, as well as Missouri Veterinarian history.  Distance  from Briar Rose -  4 .6 miles.  Phone 573 636-8737     Capital City Player Dinner Theater - 1200  Linden Drive Capital City Players performs some of the most popular musicals of today and also features classic favorites from time to time.  Having performed shows such as “Grease”, “All Shook Up” and Footloose, the Capital City Players have between 10 and 12 shows a year.  Evening performances are at 6:30 p.m. and matinees are at 12:30 p.m. Performances are at Shikles Auditorium, 1200 Linden Drive. Distance  from Briar Rose -  1 .2 miles. Tickets may be purchased at (573) 681-9012 or  click www.CapitalCityPlayers. Jefferson City Little Theater - 1005 Chestnut Street Open year round.  Adult Admission:  $12.  Children: $10 Productions range from Shakespeare to modern farce. Distance from Briar Rose   .8 miles. For current pricing and schedule of productions call 573 -681-9400 or click  tltjc.org   Stained Glass Theater  Productions - 830 East High Open  Oct. 22- Nov. 7 on Thursday and Friday - 7:30 PM and Saturdays at 2 PM. Admission $7. Current Production -  "Enough Already".  Call for tickets. Distance from Briar Rose  .9 mi.   573 634-5313 or click www.sgtmidmo.org/index.php.  Etta and Joseph Miller Performing Arts Center  214 East Miller Street  Open Office Hours :  Mon- Fri. - 8AM -4:30 PM  Distance from Briar Rose - 2 Blocks. Phone:  573-632-3444  or  click the millercenter.org  for up to date info on performances.        Summit Lake Winery - 1707 South Summit Drive Summit Lake Winery offers a spectacular view of the Missouri State Capitol, distinctive Midwest wines and a creative bistro menu.  Sample wines in the year-round tasting room, relax on the huge patio or sit inside by the fire. Hours of operation: Sun. from 11 a.m.- 7 p.m., Mon.- Wed. from 11 a.m.- 8 p.m., Thurs. from 11 a.m. -  9 p. m., Fri. and Sat. from 11 a.m.- 10 p.m. Distance from Briar Rose 4 .8 miles. Phone: 573-893-9966   www.summitlakewinery.com/holtssummit/index.htm   Native Stone Winery and Bull Rock Brewery - 4317 Native Stone Rd. The winery and brewery is located on a bluff overlooking the Missouri River and is also has ties to the Lewis and Clark expedition.  It is open Thursday, Friday & Saturday from 11:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. for wine tasting, lunch and dinner. Distance from Briar Rose 13.5 miles. Phone: (573) 584-8600   www.nativestonewinery.com Washington Park Ice Skating Arena -711 Kansas Street Call  573-634-6580 or click  www.jeffcitymhttp://www.jeffcitymo.org/parks/icearena.htmlo.org/parks/icearena.html Open August through April. Adult Admission:  $4  Youth Admission:  $3. Skate rental is an additional $2. Dates and times of public sessions vary from week to week. Call  or contact above address for specific information on dates and hours of operation open for general public sessions. Distance from Briar Rose-  3.3 miles. SK8 Zone Skate Center - 301 Flora Drive Open year round.  Admission-$5 - $6.  Price includes skate rental.  Call for specific day and time information.  Family fun center with roller skating, skee-ball, foosball, pool tables, air hockey,  and video games. Distance from Briar Rose - 1.4 mi. Call 573-635-5000 or click  www.sk8-zone.us/       Runge Nature Center - 330 Commerce Drive Enjoy the natural wonders of Missouri and the fish, forests and wildlife found here by strolling through exhibits or hiking nature center trails. Inside the center you will find an indoor wildlife viewing area, a nature library, and a small gift shop. Distance from Briar Rose- 4.3 miles. Phone 573-526-5544    www.mdc.mo.gov/areas/cnc/runge Capitol 8 Movie Theaters - 3550 Country Club Drive Twilight Shows between 4PM-6 PM -  all  ages -  $5.50    Call information line for current showings and times :  573 761-7469        Adult Admission -Before 4 PM - $6.00      Adult Admission- After 6PM- $8. 25    Senior Citizens -$5.75                    Children's Admission- Ages 3-11-  $5.50  Students with a student ID - After 6PM - $6. 50         Military admission with military ID- After 6 PM- $5.75 Distance from Briar Rose- 4.8 miles.                                                                             Antique Shops Missouri Boulevard Antique Mall - 1415 Missouri Blvd  Open Mon. - Fri   9AM - 5 PM        Sat.- 10AM - 5 PM      Sun.-  Noon - 5PM.  Distance from Briar Rose -   1.5 mi. Phone:   573-636-5636     Yellow Moon Antique Mall - 500 Broadway Open Monday -Saturday 10AM-5PM       Sunday  12:00 - 5PM   Approx 6 Blocks from Briar Rose B & B   Phone:  573- 893-6627    Korner Antiques and Collectibles - 626 Jefferson Street Distance from Briar  Rose  - 2 Blocks Near by Jefferson City Broken Gait Trail Rides -  Just outside of California, MO Broken Gait Trail Rides provide seasoned trail horses that you can lease or rent for a scenic horseback trail riding adventure through Central Missouri.  We offer you the unique opportunity to experience Missouri's natural beauty in a most natural way — by horseback! Call: (573) 796-3789 or click:   http://www.brokengaittrailrides.com/index.htm Winston Churchill Memorial and Library - Fulton, MO The Winston Churchill Memorial and Library honors the life and legacy of one of the greatest leaders of the twentieth century and is the site of Churchill's famous "Iron Curtain" speech. It is housed within the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury, a 12th century church from the middle of London, redesigned by Sir Christopher Wren in 1677, that was relocated to Fulton.  click: http://www.churchillmemorial.org/Pages/default.aspx

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306 East Dunklin Street Jefferson City, Missouri 65101
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