Throughout all four seasons and all over town from the Mighty Missisippi to Bollinger Mill’s covered bridge, Cape Girardeau is beautifully represented in pictures from the local photography community. Using #capegirardeau and #visitcape, you share incredible snapshots of how you see and experience our river city. Here’s a look at 2016 on @VisitCape’s Instagram month ... Read More
Santa’s elves have been working their little fingers to the bone to fill the space under your Christmas tree with the perfect presents! Looking to buy for a few more on your list? These unique local shops might have just what you’re looking for! Makers & Crafters Do you have crafters on your holiday shopping ... Read More
Saturday, December 3, local photographers and Instagrammers gathered at the Glenn House for a Holiday #InstameetCG to capture this Victorian home decorated for Christmas! A big part of my job is photographing Cape Girardeau to share our river city with potential visitors from all over the country. Seeing Cape Girardeau through the eyes of such ... Read More
‘Tis the season for cozy holiday favorites in Cape Girardeau! Year after year, the following events are written into family yearbooks as happy holiday memories. Savor an old favorite or start a brand new tradition with these established seasonal events in Cape Girardeau. Christmas at the Glenn House opens for their annual holiday tours November ... Read More
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and Christmas festivities are filling up the calendar in Cape Girardeau! Christmas at the Glenn House is a Christmas Classic. This beautifully decorated Victorian home is open every Saturday and Sunday afternoon from Thanksgiving through December 18th, with candlelight tours the evenings of December 9th and December ... Read More
Planning on a meal out this holiday season? Here’s a list of the restaurants open for Thanksgiving and Christmas in Cape Girardeau, Missouri: Applebee’s: Thanksgiving, 11 a.m. – midnight and Christmas, 11 a.m. – midnight Chan’s: Closed on Thanksgiving, open Christmas 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. China Buffet: Closed on Thanksgiving, open Christmas 10 a.m. ... Read More
When you hit the arts and crafts fairs throughout Cape Girardeau on November 18, 19 and 20 and inspiration for a creation of your own strikes, turn to one of these locally-owned craft shops to bring your idea to life! The Golden Needle has nearly 3500 bolts of quilting cotton for you to browse, from ... Read More
Enjoy a weekend with your best girlfriends during our city-wide arts and crafts fairs November 18 – 20, and indulge in some quality time that’s good for the soul. Let’s talk about…starting your weekend off on Thursday night with Salt N Pepa, All 4 One and more at the I Love the 90s Tour – it’s ... Read More
It’s been a fun 9 years, 400 Broadway, but it’s time for the Convention and Visitors Bureau to pack up and move around the corner to 220 N. Fountain Street! The CVB has been located in the Himmelberaer and Harrison Building (the “H&H” Building) since 2007. Built in 1907 and 1908, the H&H has ... Read More
The leaves are starting to show hints of yellows, oranges and reds as Fall foliage gears up in Cape Girardeau! Below you’ll find some of the prime spots in Cape Girardeau where you can best enjoy Nature’s colorful show. This handy map clues you in on when leaves reach their peak; it looks like the ... Read More