Day Itinerary
10 Activities
Day 1
112 mi2 mi
Jefferson City, Here We Come!
Most of today you'll be discovering the state capitol of Missouri, Jefferson City, which is less than an hour's drive south of Columbia.
With a belly full of Missouri BBQ, you'll drive along a scenic backroad to the great outdoors park of Clifty Creek Natural Area.
The day ends with an overnight in Lebanon, home to the Route 66 Museum.
With a belly full of Missouri BBQ, you'll drive along a scenic backroad to the great outdoors park of Clifty Creek Natural Area.
The day ends with an overnight in Lebanon, home to the Route 66 Museum.
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The Missouri State Capitol building is a majestic site to behold! Have a nice look around the exterior and capture some photos before heading on to visit the Missouri State Museum next door.
If you'd like to divide your time into shorter segments you could visit the capitol and the museum.
Whatever you do, don't miss snapping a photo of the Thomas Jefferson statue on the front steps.
Opening Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00 – 17:00 Saturday and Sunday: 8:00 – 16:00
Missouri State Capitol
If you'd like to divide your time into shorter segments you could visit the capitol and the museum.
Whatever you do, don't miss snapping a photo of the Thomas Jefferson statue on the front steps.
Opening Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00 – 17:00 Saturday and Sunday: 8:00 – 16:00
Missouri State Capitol
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A visit to the Missouri State Museum offers a chance to fully immerse yourself in the culture and history of the "Show-Me-State".
The museum houses an extraordinary amount of Native American artifacts as well as exhibits of the state's natural abundance.
Don't miss the replica of the Liberty Bell!
Opening Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00 – 17:00 Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 – 16:00
Plan your visit here.
The museum houses an extraordinary amount of Native American artifacts as well as exhibits of the state's natural abundance.
Don't miss the replica of the Liberty Bell!
Opening Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00 – 17:00 Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 – 16:00
Plan your visit here.
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