- The list below includes 23 free or cheap things to do in or near Jefferson City, Missouri, including 40 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, National & State Parks, Skating Rinks and Bowling.
- From Runge Nature Center to Carl R. Noren River Access, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Jefferson City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Fulton and Columbia.
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1 Pickard Hall, Columbia, MO 65211
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Showcasing a permanent collection, as well as temporary exhibits, the University of Missouri Museum of Art & Archaeology features a cast gallery, antiques, and collections of art from a variety of cultures from around the world.
27.1 Miles
The Ragtag Cinema hosts, besides the latest Hollywood and independent movie productions, plenty of special events all around the year, such as the Found Footage Festival and the Trivia Nights.
27.1 Miles
Ha Ha Tonka State Park's most notable feature is the stone ruins of a castle built by a Kansas City businessman who purchased the area known as 'ha ha tonka' which means 'laughing waters'. It could have referred to the springs below the castle.
27.2 Miles
Established in 1980, The Blue Note was the host to numerous famous artists, such as REM and Red Hot Chili Peppers. Every year, it organizes the Ninth Street Summerfest Festival.
27.2 Miles
Anyone having a sweet tooth will enjoy the time spent at The Candy Factory. There are plenty of chocolate specialties to be tasted at this 1970's facility.
27.2 Miles
A downtown art gallery, the PS Gallery features a rotating variety of art exhibits by artists of various levels of renown. The gallery carries works in a variety of media for sale.
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12 miles east of Columbia off I-70, Columbia, MO
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Columbia, Missouri is home to Shryocks Callaway Farms, a huge enterprise with many public attractions. Its most popular features including the corn maze, hayrides and a mini-tractor course. Shryocks Callaway is also a working produce farm.
28.0 Miles
In operation for over 76 years, Empire Roller Rink is the place for both novice and experienced skaters. The rink is open for adult skate nights, birthday parties, skate lessons, and more.
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Filled with tropical vegetation, Shelter Gardens is a botanical garden with waterfalls, rock gardens, koi ponds, and more. On Sundays, visitors can listen to live music from local musicians at the garden's gazebo.