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.  The first ever "Discover the River" barge tour will be Thursday, May 12.  Boarding begins at 5:30 p.m. with departure scheduled for 6 p.m.; the barge will return at 8:30 p.m.

 Enjoy a relaxing ride on the Missouri River while Gary Kremer from the Missouri Historical Society recounts Jefferson City's fascinating connection to the river and live music entertains.  Heavy hors'd'oevres, beer, wine and soda will be served.  Tickets are $100 per person and seating is limited to 150. 

The mission of the Discover Jefferson City Foundation is to directly support, through financial or in-kind donations, the Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau by providing education and information about the diverse cultural, historic, educational, scientific, civic, and athletic attractions and events available in Jefferson City, Missouri.  Discover Jefferson City has developed this fundraiser to promote tourism in the Jefferson City community.

"The money raised from the "Discover the River" barge tour will go toward a variety of tourism-related improvements to Jefferson City," said Amy Freeman, event chair. "The foundation has established several top-priority activities including promoting the Missouri State Penitentiary tours, bolstering Jefferson City's way-finding signage and implementing a city trolley."

Contact Megan Wadley (megan@visitjeffersoncity.com or (573) 632-2820) at the Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau to purchase tickets or to inquire about the tour.