Step back in time in Cape Girardeau and see what everyday life was like hundreds of years ago at these historic attractions. Through rebuilds and war, Bollinger Mill and covered bridge survive today to tell the story of smalltown industry in Southeast Missouri. Construction began on the log mill in 1800, and it was rebuilt ... Read More
Last summer we talked about 7 Ways to Beat the Heat at Cape Splash, and this summer we can add 5 more to that list – 5 new slides are debuting during the 2015 season! New slides include a 3 lane 319 foot long mat racer where you can race your friends to the ... Read More
Cape Girardeau was a divided community in the War Between the States; while many were sympathetic to the Confederacy, Cape Girardeau was held throughout the duration of the Civil War by Union forces. Step back in time to a country divided, and experience the Civil War in our river city at the following sites. Fort ... Read More
Local guest blogger Kaleisha Walker is back to talk about Gone Girl touring in Cape Girardeau! The Gone Girl tour is a popular topic when our Director of Sales, Alyssa Lage, travels to shows to sell folks on having their meeting, tour or sporting event in Cape Girardeau. Kaleisha is our go-to Gone Girl tour ... Read More
Spring has arrived, and with it Tunes at Twilight’s 2015 season! Here’s a look ahead at the musicians lined up for this free outdoor concert series on Friday evenings at the Common Pleas Courthouse Gazebo lawn. May 15th: Kraig Kenning is a bluesy roots rock American fingerstyling wonder often compared to Eric Clapton and Bob ... Read More
Experience the town your graduate has called their home-away-from-home when you visit on May 16 for Spring Commencement at Southeast Missouri State University! If you arrive in town early on Friday, put on your dancing boots and head to the 11th Annual Western Swing Music Showcase! If you’d rather listen to music under the ... Read More
Claire, the creative force behind Sloan+Themis, has put together a weekend full of food, entertainment and more – take it away Claire! Being a Cape Girardeau local is a fairly recent thing for me. I spent part of my childhood 90 miles south of here. We would often travel back and forth to Cape for dining and ... Read More
Jeanne Muckerman might be Cape Girardeau’s biggest fan, and what better person to share her highlights of Cape Girardeau? “Cape Girardeau really has something for everyone,” Muckerman says. “Whether you enjoy nature, history, the arts, dining out or shopping, this city has something to offer. We have beautiful parks and opportunities to take in the ... Read More
It’s National Travel & Tourism Week, and a handful of locals who love Cape Girardeau were kind enough to tell us their favorite parts of our River City! First up is Mr. August Birk; if you don’t know him, you’ve probably seen one of his wood carvings around town (his carving of Louis Lorimier at ... Read More
Spring has sprung and May in Cape Girardeau is blooming with a colorful variety of events! First Friday Fun Galleries throughout downtown Cape Girardeau stay open late and offer artists receptions and snacks for First Friday with the Arts, Friday, May 1. Before you stroll through local galleries, join in the Historic Preservation Walking Tour also ... Read More
