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Here... You Will Find Walls That Talk
 
The Tale of the Murals of Cape Girardeau
(One of a Thousand Tales Just Waiting to be Discovered in Cape Girardeau ...)
Reflecting the area's appreciation of it's rich history and heritage, numerous murals create a beautiful backdrop for some of the city's most charming areas. The largest and most dramatic of the city's murals is the Mississippi River Tales Mural, located on the downtown flood-wall. Covering nearly 18,000 square feet, this 1,100 foot long mural spans the length of the downtown shopping district, and features 24 panels that tell a portion of Cape Girardeau's history. Descriptive reader boards provide a detailed explanation of each panel that is being viewed.
 
Stroll along the Mississippi River Tales Mural and enjoy Riverfront Park and the River Walk as well. Other murals mostly in the historic Old Town area include the Southeast Missourian's Tile Murals, the Coca-Cola Mural, the University Mural, the Bicentennial Mural, the Heritage of Music Mural, the Missouri Wall of Fame Mural, and more. .
 
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Whatever your travel needs may be, here you will find that the friendly and professional staff of the Cape Girardeau Convention and Visitors Bureau stand ready to help meet your needs. For more information check our entire website: VisitCape.com. Take a look at the latest happenings on our Facebook page (Cape Girardeau Convention & Visitors Bureau). Call us toll free at 1-800-777-0068. Or you can e-mail us for more information:
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Come enjoy a wonderful getaway! About a hundred miles south of St. Louis and about a hundred and seventy miles north of Memphis, nestled along the banks of the mighty Mississippi River, you will find Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Here you will find more than two hundred years of rich history and heritage, and an abundance of attractions and activities sure to make your stay both enjoyable and memorable. Whether hiking through a state park, enjoying a theater production, strolling across a covered bridge, shopping for antiques, visiting an area winery, viewing murals that stretch the length of the entire downtown area, or stepping back in time at Bollinger Mill State Historic site and our other historic attractions, you're sure to see the beauty, culture and charm that has made Cape Girardeau the subject of many memorable tales and stories.
As you stroll along the riverfront, pause for a moment... you can feel the passion that led Mark Twain to write so eloquently, the inspiration that General Uysses S. Grant used to command with firm conviction, and the warmth and hospitality that Lewis and Clark discovered while on the journey of a lifetime.
Some things shouldn't change. Some things haven't. Inspiration, warmth, and hospitality still exists in a place that is uniquely Cape Girardeau, Missouri!
Here, you will find out why Cape Girardeau is where the river turns a thousand tales and how over the years it has captured the imagination of countless storytellers. So, come! See for yourself what all the talk is about. Your time spent here with family and friends will be remembered for years to come. You'll create not only many wonderful memories, but also your own tales to tell.
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