News Releases
VisitJeffersonCity.com adds two fresh features
March 27th, 2012
The Jefferson City Convention & Visitors Bureau invites you to check out two new features on their website: a live shot of the Missouri State Capitol as well as an interactive iMap for Jefferson City visitors. Read more…
Jefferson City Outdoors group launches website
March 7th, 2012
The Jefferson City Outdoors website, www.JeffersonCityOutdoors.com, will function as a central hub where those looking for information can learn about outdoor and adventure sports activities in Jefferson City. Read more…
Prison Museum coming soon!
February 28, 2012
The Jefferson City Convention & Visitors Bureau is excited to announce plans for construction of a Missouri State Penitentiary (MSP) museum to open in the Spring of 2013. Read more…
Missouri State Penitentiary announces 2012 Tour Season
February 10, 2012
On February 10th the calendar for the 2012 tour season will finally become available on the Missouri State Penitentiary website, www.MissouriPenTours.com. And this year’s calendar will offer a few new options for those looking to “get locked up” at MSP. Read more…
Dates announced for the 2012 “Barge into History” tour
January 25, 2012
The Discover Jefferson City Foundation is pleased to announce its second annual “Barge into History” to promote tourism in the Jefferson City community. Read more…
Missouri State Penitentiary DVD reveals in-depth view of prison history
December 5, 2011
For the first time in its history, numerous accounts of events which occured within the walls of MSP are available on DVD. Some stories are humorous, some are historical and some are quite tragic – but all are incredibly captivating and very real. Read more…
There’s a Lot to See and Do in Jefferson City
November 30, 2011
Jefferson City isn’t just Missouri’s capital, it’s also a multi-dimensional center for the arts. From traditional to trendy and everything in between, if you’re looking for creativity, fun and cultural enrichment, Jefferson City is the place for you. Read more…
Missouri State Track Track & Field Championships will remain in Jefferson City through 2018
October 25, 2011
The highly anticipated annual Missouri State Track & Field Championships will remain in Jefferson City at Dwight T. Reed Stadium through 2018. Read more…
Jefferson City Convention & Visitors Bureau throwing Ghost Hunters watch party at the Missouri State Penitentiary!
October 21, 2011
The CVB is extending an open invitation to paranormal enthusiasts both near and far. If you are a fan of the hit television show Ghost Hunters, or would simply like to enjoy a chilling experience inside the walls of the Missouri State Penitentiary, then this event is not to be missed! Read more…
Hit television show, Ghost Hunters, to feature Missouri State Penitentiary on November 2
August 30, 2011
It’s time to find out what kinds of unusual things really take place within the walls of the Missouri State Penitentiary. The Missouri State Penitentiary will be featured on Ghost Hunters on Wednesday, November 2. Read more…
Missouri State Penitentiary “Shanks to Shakers” coffee table book now available
July 15, 2011
From historic pictures of the 1954 Riot to knives hidden in lipstick tubes; this book has it all. Shanks to Shakers: Reflections of the Missouri State Penitentiary coffee table books are now available for purchase. Read more…
Looking for Ghosts at the Missouri State Penitentiary? Jefferson City is Ready to Believe You
June 30, 2011
The heart-stopping thrill of creeping through an old abandoned prison after dark with the chance of encountering ghosts face-to-face is luring paranormal researchers and enthusiasts from around the country to the Missouri State Penitentiary (MSP) Ghost Tours in Jefferson City. Read more…
Welcome to Historic Jefferson City- You’re Invited to Feel the History and Join in the Fun
June 29, 2011
Jefferson City is animated with authenticity – a diverse, living, breathing city with a vibrant pulse. Everywhere you look in this city there’s the potential for fun, a backdrop for a festive atmosphere and something for everyone to embrace. Read more…
National hit television show, Ghost Hunters, investigates Missouri State Penitentiary
June 12, 2011
The two most famous plumbers in the United States just made a memorable trip to Jefferson City. That’s right, Jason Hawes and Grant Wilson, better known for their paranormal investigating gigs, from the hit show Ghost Hunters brought their entourage to the Missouri State Penitentiary in Jefferson City last week. Read more…
175th Anniversary of the Missouri State Penitentiary commemorative event starts on Friday!
June 9, 2011
Join us this weekend as we commemorate the 175th anniversary of MSP. An incredible lineup of activities are planned and there is something for everyone! Check out the flyer below and go to http://www.missouripentours.com/175.html for all of the details. You definitely don’t want to miss this event inside the walls of the Missouri State Penitentiary! Read more…
Paranormal investigators from national hit television show to investigate Missouri State Penitentiary
April 28, 2011
Many have been interested in the opportunity, but this group rises above the rest. Jefferson City will soon be hosting a nationally recognized paranormal investigation group at the Missouri State Penitentiary. Read more…
Missouri River Pedestrian and Bike Bridge opens in Jefferson City
April 14, 2011
The Missouri River Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge is now open! Walkers and riders can now cross the river with more than just a couple of feet of roadway between them and vehicular traffic. Read more…
New ghost tours offered at Missouri State Penitentiary
March 31, 2011
There’s never been a better time to go to prison-the Missouri State Penitentiary (MSP) in Jefferson City, Mo., that is. The historic landmark may have been decommissioned in 2004, but there’s still plenty of activity here, with tours offered day and now night, as if it weren’t eerie enough during the day. Read more…
Convention and Visitors Bureau resumes Saturday hours
March 7, 2011
Starting March 12, the Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau will resume its Saturday hours. The Bureau will be open every Saturday until the end of October, excluding Easter Saturday (April 23). Read more…
Discover Jefferson City offers opportunity to connect with Missouri River
March 4, 2011
California has the Pacific Ocean, Colorado has the Rocky Mountains and Jefferson City has the Missouri River. Discover Jefferson City Foundation is offering a unique opportunity for people to spend an evening rediscovering the charm and beauty of Jefferson City’s ‘big nature’, the Missouri River. Read more…
Missouri State Penitentiary tours are back, kickoff event scheduled on March 1
February 4, 2011
The Missouri State Penitentiary will reopen opens its doors for public tours on Tuesday, March 1. In 2004, the Missouri State Penitentiary (MSP) was decommissioned; and in May of 2009, the Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau began offering tours of the historic site to the public. In the past two years more than 15,000 people have seen what life was like “inside the walls.” Read more…
Jefferson City Outdoors opens doors for new sporting events
January 27, 2011
In the spring of 2010, the Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau Athletic Events Committee (AEC) hosted a retreat to address various issues regarding sporting events in Jefferson City. Out of that meeting came many good ideas, one of which recently came to fruition. The idea was for the CVB and AEC to form a planning group for sporting events. In December, a group of event planners met and formed “Jefferson City Outdoors.” During the group’s discussion they decided that the focus should be on outdoor and adventure sports and therefore chose a fitting name. Read more…
Missouri State Penitentiary Tour lineup expanded to include twilight tours, ghost tours and more
January 24, 2011
March 1 marks the first date of the 2011 Missouri State Penitentiary tour season, and along with the new season comes several new tour types. In 2011, the Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau will not only offer a two hour historic tour and a four hour in-depth tour of the MSP, but also will offer twilight tours, specialty history tours, photography tours, ghost hunt tours, ghost tours and paranormal investigations. Read more…
Downtown video camera installed- watch the action!
January 14, 2011
See what’s happening downtown anytime you want, from anywhere you want. Read more…
Missouri State Penitentiary “Shanks to Shakers” coffee table book provides photographic history of prison life
December 17, 2010
The Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau has the perfect gift for the person who has everything- a Shanks to Shakers: Reflections of the Missouri State Penitentiary coffee table book. Read more…
Jefferson City Civil War Passport highlights the role of the capital city in American history has been sent
December 7, 2010
Travel throughout Jefferson City and go back in time to learn about the Missouri State Capital’s role in the Civil War. The Civil War in Jefferson City was not fought on the battlefield, but rather in the political arena. Read more…
Crowds line up to get into prison– to take the nation’s most unique prison tour– in Jefferson City, MO
October 11, 2010
The year was 1836…the Battle of the Alamo was being fought…Andrew Jackson was serving his second term as President…and the Missouri State Penitentiary in Jefferson City was opened. Read more…
Jefferson City hosts first annual Capital Cat Classic
October 4, 2010
Have you ever wondered what lies under the surface of the mighty Missouri River? Lots of catfish. At least that’s what participants in the first annual Capital Cat Classic catfish tournament are hoping. Read more…
Missouri State Penitentiary receives rave reviews
September 21, 2010
The Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau has received countless e-mails, letters and phone calls from those who have visited the Missouri State Penitentiary and want to voice their support for the tour. Those comments are now available on the Missouri State Penitentiary web site. Read more…
Hotels remain bed bug free
September 16, 2010
Recent reports have shown that bed bugs have been found in an apartment complex in Jefferson City, however; Jefferson City’s 13 hotel and motel properties are proud to say that they do not have any bed bug problems. Read more…
Missouri State Penitentiary in the running to win $25,000
September 13, 2010
The Missouri State Penitentiary is in the running to receive $25,000 from the National Trust for Historic Preservation through their “This Place Matters” contest. Read more…
2010 Visitor’s Guide receives facelift
August 9, 2010
The Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau Visitor’s Guide is undergoing a transformation. The newest version of the guide, set to come out the second week of August, will look a little different than it has in the past. Read more…
Missouri State Penitentiary numbers on pace to double 2009 numbers
July 6, 2010
The first weekend of March, 22 men and women walked through buildings filled with nearly two centuries of history. These individuals took part in this year’s first public tour of the Missouri State Penitentiary. Since then, over 3,650 visitors have toured the Missouri State Penitentiary in Jefferson City; just over 3,000 toured the prison in 2009. Read more…
Discover Jefferson City Foundation receives non-profit status
June 3, 2010
Good things come to those who wait. That’s what the Jefferson City Foundation is saying now that it has finally received its 501(C)(3) status. After two years and two months and a lot of effort, the foundation received its determination letter approving the Discover Jefferson City Foundation as a tax exempt organization. Read more…
Missouri state high school track and field athletes compete in Jefferson City
May 5, 2010
Don’t let a thirty minute wait at the Italian restaurant upset you; those crowds are injecting money into the Jefferson City economy. The Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) will welcome high school athletes from across the state for the Missouri State High School Track and Field Championships. Read more…
Convention and Visitors Bureau resumes Saturday hours
March 12, 2010
Starting March 20, the Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau will resume its Saturday hours. The Bureau will be open every Saturday until October, excluding Easter Saturday (April 3). Read more…
Missouri State Penitentiary tours resume in March
February 16, 2010
The Missouri State Penitentiary opens its doors to the public the first weekend in March; for tours, of course. In 2004, the Missouri State Penitentiary (MSP) was decommissioned; in May of 2009, the Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau began offering tours of the historic site to the public. In its first year, over 3,000 people caught a glimpse of “life inside the walls.” Read more…
Tourism professionals from across the state host Capitol Days for Tourism in Jefferson City
February 8, 2010
On March 3-4, 2010, many of Missouri’s tourism professionals will travel to Jefferson City to interact with the state legislature. Capitol Days for Tourism, sponsored by the Missouri Travel Council, is an annual event that offers the tourism industry a chance to emphasize the importance of tourism to Missouri’s economy. Read more…
Jefferson City’s Events Fill the 2010 Calendar but Won’t Bust the Budget
January 18, 2010
Ice shows, adventure races, outdoor movies and spectacular theater productions await those who visit Jefferson City in 2010. Jefferson City, once again, has put together a full lineup of special events throughout the year, many of which are free. Read more…
Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau seeks guest bloggers
December 1, 2009
If you like to write, share your opinion with others or simply have a passion for Jefferson City, the Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau has a great opportunity for you. The Bureau started a blog at the beginning of October and has been posting information since then. Now, the Bureau would like to add some new ‘voices’ to its blog, blog.visitjeffersoncity.com. Read more…
Missouri State Penitentiary souvenirs now available at Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau
November 3, 2009
Tours of the Missouri State Penitentiary (MSP) are winding down for the winter, but that’s not the only way to get a piece of MSP action. Read more…
New web site design highlights Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau’s social media pages
August 31, 2009
The Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau introduced its redesigned web site last week. The home page (www.VisitJeffersonCity.com) has been changed to incorporate buttons directing visitors to the Bureau’s social media pages. Read more…
Missouri State Penitentiary Web Site Now Available
July 22, 2009
The Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau recently unveiled a web site dedicated solely to the Missouri State Penitentiary (MSP). The site, www.MissouriPenTours.com, highlights not only the current hard hat tours that are being offered but also the immense history of MSP. Read more…
Travel Book Author Legend, Arthur Frommer, to Visit Jefferson City
July 10, 2009
The Convention and Visitors Bureau will host an open house on Thursday, July 16, at 10 a.m. in honor of Frommer. During this open house Mayor Landwehr will present Frommer with a key to city. Read more…
Jefferson City Named Missouri State Track and Field Host City for Upcoming Years
July 2, 2009
Jefferson City will continue to serve as the host city for the Missouri State Track and Field
Championships, according to an announcement made by the Missouri State High School Activities
Association (MSHSAA) Board last week. MSHSAA considered proposals from several Missouri
cities, including Springfield and Kansas City, for the 2010-2013 championships. Read more…
University of Missouri Fire and Rescue Training Institute Will be Back in Jefferson City
June 22, 2009
Jefferson City was, once again, chosen as the host city for the University of Missouri ExtensionFire and Rescue Training Institute (MU FRTI) Summer Fire School and Midwest Wildfire Training Academy. Read more…
Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau Downtown Architecture Audio and Video Walking Tour Now Available
May 22, 2009
The Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau has created a walking tour that
showcases the architectural significance of downtown Jefferson City via audio and visual
components. Read more…
Missouri State High School Track and Field Athletes Compete in Jefferson City
May 18, 2009
The Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Missouri State High
School Activities Association (MSHSAA) will welcome high school athletes from across the
state for the Missouri State High School Track and Field Championships. Lincoln University’s Dwight T. Reed Stadium will host this two weekend event. Classes one and two will compete on May 22 and 23; three and four will compete on May 29 and 30.Read more…
Live Music Plays in the Streets of Downtown Jefferson City
May 14, 2009
No matter what type of music you fancy, Jefferson City has the tunes for you this
summer at “Thursday Night Live.” Every Thursday in June from 6-10 p.m. a different band
will perform on a stage set up at the corner of Madison and High Street. Read more…
May 2 Missouri State Penitentiary Hard Hat Tour Sold Out
April 27, 2009
The Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau has received a huge response for its first official Missouri State Penitentiary Hard Hat Tour. After dozens of calls from interested parties, the tour on Saturday, May 2, is sold out. Reservations and payment for the tours must be made in advance by calling the Bureau at (573) 632-2820 or (800) 769-4183. This $12 tour is limited to groups of about 15. Read more…
Civil War Reenactment Sets Up Camp in Jefferson City
April 22, 2009
Binder Park will become a battlefield from May 16-17 as over 700 reenactors travel to Jefferson City to recreate events from the Civil War. Read more…
Jefferson City CVB Offers Tours of Decommissioned Missouri State Penitentiary
April 9, 2009
In 2004, the Missouri State Penitentiary (MSP) sent all of its inmates to be housed
in a new correctional facility, now, almost five years later, people are lined up to get back
inside the walls. Read more…
Convention and Visitors Bureau Resumes Saturday Hours
April 2, 2009
Starting April 4, the Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau will resume its Saturday
hours. The Bureau will be open every Saturday until October. Read more…
Capital City Cookoff Barbecue Competition to Include Bluegrass Music Festival
March 30, 2009
Come join barbecue specialists from across the country as they compete in Jefferson City’s largest barbecue competition, the Capital City Cook Off. On April 17 and 18 at the Jefferson City Jaycee’s Cole County Fairgrounds, approximately 60 teams will participate in this Kansas City Barbeque Society Sanctioned contest. Read more…
Lewis and Clark Monument Featured in New Docent Program
March 12, 2009
Walk up and shake William Clark’s hand, take a photo with Meriwether Lewis or sit
on the back of Seaman’s (Lewis and Clark’s dog). A five figure monument sits on the western grounds of the Missouri State Capitol and offers all of these opportunities. They figures are larger than life and meant to be interacted with.Read more…
History, Veterinary Medicine, Nature- It’s All on Display at the Convention and Visitors Bureau
February 10, 2009
If you are like so many other Americans, your days are completely booked from the time you wake up until the time your head hits the pillow. Maybe you can’t squeeze an hour-long visit to one of Jefferson City’s incredibly interesting attractions into your schedule; the Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau has a solution. Read more…
Tour of Missouri Announces 2009 Host Cities, Jefferson City Gets a Piece of the Action
January 27, 2009
Event organizers and Missouri Lt. Governor Peter Kinder today announced the start and finish host cities and the overall course for the third Tour of Missouri professional cycling race, scheduled for September 7-13, 2009. Read more…
Vote to Promote Jefferson City
January 26, 2009
Every year, tourists visit our city because of the promotional efforts of the Jefferson City Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB). These visitors spend hundreds of thousands of dollars here and, in addition, provide 100 percent of the funding for the CVB through the 3 percent lodging tax they pay at local hotels and motels. Read more…
Jefferson City’s Got is Going On: Special Events Fill the 2009 Calendar
January 9, 2009
Ice shows, adventure races, outdoor movies and spectacular theater productions await those who visit Jefferson City in 2009. Jefferson City, once again, has put together a full lineup of special events throughout the year. Read more…
Jefferson City Opens Doors to Visitors for Governor’s Inauguration
January 5, 2009
Thousands will travel to Jefferson City for the inauguration of Jay Nixon and Jefferson City’s attractions are ready to greet these visitors. more…
Jefferson City Streets Filled with Holiday Excitement
November 25, 2008
Jefferson City has plenty of activities to entertain both young and old during the 2008 holiday season. Check out the events going on in Jefferson City during the first weekend in December. more…
Jefferson City Intoduces Downtown Walking Tour Brochure
November 21, 2008
What better way to explore the uniqueness of a city than by taking a self-guided walking tour? The Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau recently created the Jefferson City Downtown Walking Tour brochure to be used for that exact purpose. More than 35 points of interest, buildings, sculptures and gardens, are highlighted along the walking tour. more…
Discover Jefferson City Foundation Formed
October 24, 2008
The Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau recently helped facilitate the creation of the Discover Jefferson City foundation. The purpose of this foundation is to assist the Bureau in reaching goals that fall outside the budget of the Convention and Visitors Bureau. more…
“Wine”d Your Way Through the Missouri River Wine Trail
October 13, 2008
Four of central Missouri’s best wineries have recently formed the Missouri River Wine Trail. Les Bourgeois in Rocheport, Summit Lake Winery in Holts Summit and Hartsburg and Native Stone Winery in Jefferson City are the founding partners of this new cooperative effort to promote wineries along the Missouri River. more…
Missouri Supreme Court to Host Open House in Celebration of Centennial
October 8, 2008
As October 23 approaches, so does the end of the Missouri Supreme Court Building’s 100th birthday year. To commemorate the celebration, the Missouri Supreme Court will host an open house from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 23. more…
Convention and Visitors Bureau Requests Information Regarding Events in Jefferson City
September 29, 2008
The Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau is gathering information about events taking place in Jefferson City in 2009. These events will be listed on the Bureau’s web site, www.VisitJeffersonCity.com, included in the 2009 Calendar of Events brochure and distributed to a variety of media outlets throughout the year. more…
Convention and Visitors Bureau Partners with VISTA to Promote Jefferson City
September 4, 2008
Podcasts and Videos Spice Up Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau Web Site
June 18, 2008
Missouri State Capitol Ranks High Among Capitals
May 20, 2008
Jefferson City’s capitol building was recently ranked as the “most beautiful capitol on the inside” on Sue Parks’ 10 cool capitols list published in the April 28 issue of USA Today. more…
Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau Celebrates National Tourism Week
May 6, 2008
The Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau will do its part to celebrate National Tourism Week on Wednesday, May 14. National Tourism Week runs from May 10-18; this year’s theme is “Discover Great American Traditions.” more…
Jefferson City Lewis and Clark Monument Dedication Scheduled
April 11, 2008
Jefferson City will soon have another monument to commemorate its incredible history; the dedication of the monument is scheduled for June 4. more…
Convention and Visitors Bureau to Reconvene Saturday Hours
March 24, 2008
The Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau will be open this Saturday, March 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Bureau will be open every Saturday through the spring and summer. more…
Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau Unveils Redesigned Web Site
March 11, 2008
The Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau has just completed its new and improved web site. The site contains much of the information hosted on the old web site, but has a completely new look and organization. more…
Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau Introduces Redesigned Visitor’s Guide
February 14, 2008
The Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau recently redesigned its Visitor’s Guide. The new look is reflective of the Bureau’s recent advertising campaign which highlights historical figures with ties to Jefferson City including Thomas Jefferson, Sonny Liston and Thomas Hart Benton. more…
