We’ve decorated in red, white and blue, and we’ve got the fireworks ready. It’s almost the Fourth of July! Cape Girardeau’s roots go back to the very beginning of our country. In fact, a Revolutionary War soldier is buried within the city’s limits. Uriah Brock, a fifer in the Battle of Monmouth, Siege of ’96 ... Read More
It’s sunny and hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk, but you’re perfectly cool sitting on the edge of a vortex pool at the water park, toes dangling in the cool water. Kids laugh around you – your daughter and a friend she just met at the lazy river. After you leave here, ... Read More
Whether your idea of summer dining is cocktails with friends on an open patio or the crunch of fresh veggies in a crisp seasonal salad, Cape Girardeau has exactly what you’re looking for – from quaint eateries to local organic produce. Alfresco dining Many of Cape Girardeau’s restaurants provide patios where you can soak up ... Read More
Between our melt-in-your-mouth barbecue and downtown’s antiquing paradise, a major Cape Girardeau bragging point gets overlooked – art. We may not have the Mona Lisa on display, but an entire campus is dedicated to Southeast Missouri State’s fine arts programs. And a trip down Broadway is practically a sculpture exhibition. Where to ... Read More