| off route 50, this straightforward lodging is a 7-minute drive from the jefferson landing state historic site and an 8-minute drive from jefferson city memorial airport. there's also free wifi and high-pressure showerheads in the bathrooms, while kids 19 and under stay free with an adult. suites add separate living spaces and whirlpools in the private bathrooms. amenities include a free breakfast bar, an indoor pool and an on-site fitness center, as well as free parking and a business center. the subdued rooms come with desks and 32-inch flat-screen tvs with premium cable channels, plus microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Columbia Regional Airport 25 min
Missouri State Penitentiary (8 min)
Imposing prison complex dating to the 1800s, with tours of its cell blocks, yard & gas chamber. East Miller Park (7 min) Missouri State Penitentiary Museum (7 min) Cole County Historical Museum (7 min)
Preserved rooms & permanent history galleries are spread over 3 floors at this historic mansion. Missouri State Museum (7 min)
History museum in the state capitol showing Missouri's natural & cultural development. Missouri Governor's Mansion (7 min) Hough Park (5 min)
Park bordered by wooded areas offering a lake for canoeing & catching catfish, sunfish & bass. Jefferson Landing State Historic Site (7 min)
Historic site, history, and park Hough Park Lake (7 min) McKay Park (7 min)
20.4-acre green space with a lakeside fitness trail, basketball court, bank fishing & picnic tables. Missouri State Capitol (7 min)
Iconic circa-1826 government building, open for tours & with a state-history museum showing relics. Runge Nature Center (12 min)
Wildlife-filled outpost offering indoor exhibits, an aquarium, diverse nature trails & birdwatching. Lewis and Clark Monument (7 min)
Prominent memorial honoring famous explorers in a serene space with waterfalls & landscaping. McClung Park (5 min)
Enduring park built in 1915 by prison inmates, featuring a pavilion for live events & play areas. | 
