Ensign Girardot’s establishment of a trading post at Cape Rock put our river town on the map in the early 1700s. Volunteer Charlotte Slinkard at the Cape River Heritage Museum is traveling the country to research Cape Girardeau’s earliest European history, and the story of Girardot’s wife Therese quickly grabbed her attention. As the Cape ... Read More
Take a colorful trip around our river city and experience the wide variety of murals you’ll find all over town! The “Welcome to Cape Girardeau” Mural on the river side of the floodwall is a great place to start soaking in local murals. It’s an Instagram-worthy spot that sketches the history of our community. (Address: Intersection ... Read More
If you’re ready to hit the town and hear some live local music, here’s a list of don’t-miss spots in Cape Girardeau! The well loved patina throughout the Rude Dog on Main Street where little has changed since their opening decades ago belies the deep affection locals feel for this classic spot. They frequently host ... Read More
