Jefferson City Shopping and Districts

(Jefferson City, Missouri - MO, USA)

Although this small state capital is hardly what you could call a major shopping destination, there are plenty of opportunities to spend your money around downtown Jefferson City and beyond.

Lots of appealing stores can be found by simply walking around the city center, particularly along roads such as the High Street and its interconnecting streets. A noticeable grouping of High Street stores is to be found just a couple of blocks south of the famous Jefferson Landing State Historic Site, where highlights include the Southbank Gift Company and Hallmark, along with a number of coffee shops.

Head to the East Side of Jefferson City and you will discover more of a specialty shopping scene, with antiques stores, galleries and small independent shops. However, for something on an altogether bigger scale, consider spending an afternoon at the Capital Mall on the West Truman Boulevard.

Where to Shop

The Capital Mall lies on the western side of Jefferson City, being less than a ten-minute drive from the city center and more easily reached by taking the Rex M. Whitton Expressway and then Highway US-50. This enclosed mall is called home by in the region of 40 different stores, services, fast-food outlets and restaurants.

The mall's principal anchor stores are Dillard's, JC Penney and Sears, while other big names include American Eagle Outfitters, Bath and Body Works, Claire's, Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts, Payless Shoe Source, Toys 'R' Us and Victoria's Secret. Shopping here is a popular option on rainy days and also when the weekend arrives, with opening hours being long - Monday to Saturday, from 10:00 until 21:00, and on Sundays between 11:00 and 18:00.

Close to the mall and just across the highway, on the Missouri Boulevard, is the strip mall of Wildwood Crossings. Both Barnes & Noble and TJ Maxx are to be found here, as well as restaurants such as the LongHorn Steakhouse. Also standing on the Missouri Boulevard, but closer to downtown Jefferson City, is the Mart Shopping Center, which is home to Hobby Lobby, Hastings Entertainment and Nancy's Trade-A-Book, together with some other stores.

A good alternative is the West Side area of Jefferson City, where a very decent selection of shops and restaurants line roads such as the Missouri Boulevard. The Old Munichburg neighborhood offers an intriguing German character when its comes to shopping.