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Jefferson City, Missouri near the Katy Trail

Population 39,636

Jefferson City, capitol of Missouri, is just across the Missouri River from the North Jefferson trailhead. Many Katy Trail riders take a side trip into Jefferson City to explore the many tourist attractions, or to take advantage of the wide selection of restaurants and hotels.

Jefferson City Visitors Bureau
573-632-2820

http://www.visitjeffersoncity.com/

Photo:Mo Dept Natural Resources

The Jefferson City Amtrak station is at 101 Jefferson St. This Amtrak route also makes stops at other towns near the Katy Trail: Sedalia, Hermann, and Washington. Bikes are allowed to be rolled-on to the trains, making Amtrak a popular option for Katy Trail travellers. For more details, see the Katy Trail Amtrak Guide.

Getting There

By trail: From the North Jefferson trailhead, follow the Katy Spur trail toward the capitol and to highway 54. This will lead you to the bridge - note that the bridge only has a bike lane on the northbound side (i.e. you will be riding against traffic going into the city). Also note that you will be riding right next to high speed (60 MPH) auto traffic. Some Jefferson City hotels offer shuttles to carry their guests across the bridge.

By car: From highway 70, take exit 148 (Kingdom City exit). Head south on highway 54.

This regional map includes Jefferson City, near the bottom.

Here's a link to Jefferson City Missouri on MapQuest

Jefferson City Lodging

Jefferson City bed & breakfasts are listed below. If you're not looking for a B&B, follow this link for Jefferson City MO Hotels and Motels.


Briar Rose Inn Bed & Breakfast	306 East Dunklin Street 573-338-0284	3 Suites w/ private bath Shuttle Service available from N. Jefferson Trailhead Well behaved children are welcome Pets: No Smoking: Outside only

Cliff Manor Bed & Breakfast Inn	722 Cliff Street 573-635-4208	Shuttle Service from N. Jefferson Trailhead Pets: No Smoking: No See website for Katy Trail specials

Hotel Deville Online Reservations & Availability	319 West Miller Street 573-636-5231

Huber's Ferry Bed & Breakfast	27 Co. Road 501 877-454-2979	Smoking: No Pets: No (cat on premesis)

Jefferson City Bike Shops

Hartsburg Cycle Depot www.hartsburgcycledepot.com		2004 West Main 573-636-9599

J & D Bicycle Shop		610 Jefferson Street 573-635-4091

Red Wheel http://redwheelbikeshop.com/index.html		2701 West Edgewood 573-638-BIKE

Jefferson City Points of Interest

Missouri State Capitol	201 West Capitol Ave
Location of famous Thomas Hart Benton murals.

Governor's Mansion	100 Madison St. 573-751-7929 Open year-round except August & December
Constructed in 1871 as the official residence of Missouri's first family. Guided tours of the authentically restored first floor. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance.

Missouri Supreme Court	207 W. High St. 573-751-4144
Tour the 3-story French Renaissance court building with the spacious lobby and massive marble staircase. Schedule tours in advance.

Missouri Veterans' Memorial

Missouri Law Enforcement Memorial

Jefferson Landing State Historic Site	Jefferson Street and Capitol Avenue 573-751-3475
Historic Missouri River Landing and several historically significant buildings.

Missouri State Museum	201 West Capitol Ave (at State Capitol) 573-751-2854
Museum focusing on state history.

Museum of Missouri Military History	2007 Retention Drive 573-638-9603
Exhibits on Missouri's military history from 1808 to the present.

Cole County Historical Museum	109 Madison St. 573-635-1850 Open February-December
Historical artifacts and documents of Cole County housed in 1871 Federal style, 4-floor rowhouse.

Comments about Jefferson City from other riders

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Subject: Jefferson City Started: Aug 31 2010 1:45AM by KS Bicyclist , Manhattan
Has anyone crossed the US 63 bridge at Jeff City to get to/from the Katy Trail since they started working on the bridge this summer? Is bicycling across the bridge still an option?
Replies: 2 (Last reply: Sep 1 2010 1:10PM)	View This Topic

Subject: Jefferson City Bridge Started: Apr 16 2010 7:49AM by Paul & Fiona , Leavenworth, KS
Just rode the bridge across into Jeff City, and for anyone who has ridden in a city before, the bridge is not too scary. We did it with our kids in trailers and it was OK. We used lights, including white strobe headlights for safety. Just make sure not to stop if you get a flat tire! We got a flat in one trailer wheel and forged on to get to a safe place before stopping.
Replies: 2 (Last reply: Apr 21 2010 5:03PM by Trek: "According to MO Bike Fed the contract for this pro..." )	View This Topic

Subject: Jefferson City - Capitol Plaza Hotel Started: Apr 16 2010 7:59AM by Paul & Fiona , Leavenworth, KS
Nice hotel with a big pool and spa to relax in after a hard ride. We got a great rate and they were happy to store our bikes for us. Perhaps the closest hotel to the bridge and only a few blocks to downtown restaurants. During check-in I saw a guy with his own pillow strapped to his suitcase and I thought "what a pussy." Unfortunately, I was the fool though as he had obviously stayed here before! The rooms are great and the beds comfortable, but our pillows felt like old sheets or rags rolled up and stuffed into pillowcases! If you can't sleep without a decent pillow, stay away!
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Subject: Briar Rose Inn Bed & Breakfast (Jefferson City) Started: Nov 2 2009 12:29PM by Maria , Brighton, MI
We had a wonderful time in Jeff City with Randy and Jeanette! Randy picked us, our bikes and gear, up at the trail head in North Jefferson and shuttled us over the bridge and into the city. Since we had ... View Full Comment
Replies: 1 (Last reply: Nov 28 2009 8:07PM by Cindy Indianapolis: "We agree that Randy ......" )	View This Topic

Subject: Jefferson City Started: Oct 6 2009 3:30PM by Lonnie , Kansas City
I started my hike here and so followed the advice of others and called taxi for ride to trailhead. However, after I saw bridge, I felt that I could have walked it but it would have been quite a ways on busy road so cab fare was worth it overall. However, it takes an hour for the cab to get to the train station so consider calling them BEFORE you get to JC.
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Jefferson City, Missouri near the Katy Trail

Getting There

Jefferson City Lodging

Jefferson City Bike Shops

Jefferson City Points of Interest