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FUN THINGS to do on Missouri State Capitol The Capitol, completed in 1918, covers three acres in downtown Jefferson City. The dome, rising 238 feet above ground level and topped by a bronze statue of Ceres, the goddess of vegetation, is the first view of Jefferson City for travelers arriving from the north. In addition to housing the two legislative bodies, the building provides office space for the governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, treasurer, state auditor and administrative agencies. It holds the Missouri State Museum, which features exhibits of historical significance. The structure is notable for its architectural features, including: eight 48-foot columns on the south portico; six 40-foot columns on the north side; a 30-foot-wide grand stairway; and 13-foot by 18-foot bronze doors on the south side. Tours provide an excellent education on the State of Missouri and the structure itself. Fantasy World Caverns Fantasy World Caverns includes a large underground lake, a wide variety of formations including flowstone, dripstone, stalactites, stalagmites, helectites, helegmites, soda straws, spongework, cave corral and stromatolite fossils. There is a customer-use picnic area with grill overlooking a creek and valley; it's very popular for family reunions or a quiet lunch. At Fantasy World Caverns they take tours by appointment and at times posted on their phone message. This way there is no wait time and you can take a leisurely tour through the cave. The average tour time is 75 minutes. Admission fees are: $15 for adults; $10 for ages 13-17; $5 for ages 5-12; and admission is free for those 4 and younger. Group and family rates are available. Location: 125 Cave Drive, Eldon, MO 65026 Tours by appointment only - Phone: 573-369-3306 FantasyWorldCaverns@Yahoo.com THE LODGE OF FOUR SEASONS PAGE 3 Location: 201 W. Capitol Ave., Jefferson City, MO 65101 Capitol: Daily, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tours: Mon.-Sat., given hourly (except noon); Sun., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m. your way to THE LODGE