There is lots of fun and entertainment to be had in Cape Girardeau that won’t empty your wallet – here’s a round up of free family fun in and around our river city! STORYBOOK TRAIL Embark on an outdoor reading adventure along the Storybook Trail. Different stories are swapped out weekly along the LaCroix Recreation ... Read More
The mercury keeps rising and the humidity makes it feel even hotter out….take advantage of the heat with these cool spots in Cape Girardeau! Cape Splash Family Aquatic Center The littlest kiddos and the most adventurous teens will have buckets of fun at Cape Splash. A splash pad and a zero depth entry watery playground ... Read More
You don’t have to go far for family fun you’ll remember all year long in Cape Girardeau, with things to do from your littlest kiddos to your most grown up teenagers and everyone in between. Kick off your weekend on Saturday morning with the Cape Riverfront Market, where there’s much more to do than shop ... Read More
Is your four-legged friend a part of your family? Bring them along on your visit to Cape Girardeau, where you’ll find lots to do and see with your furry family member! You can’t go wrong with a shady stroll through the wooded portion of the Cape LaCroix Recreation Trail, where your pup will have lots ... Read More
Born on the Mississippi River more than 200 years ago, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, has evolved from a tiny trading post to a thriving community of 38,000 on the world’s only inland cape. Step back to a time when Cape Girardeau was a young frontier town at these sites that chronicle the early days of our ... Read More
Long before European settlers arrived, the Indian Nations bearing the names Capaha, the Osage, the Delaware, the Shawnee and the Cherokee called Southeast Missouri home. Step back in time to these sites in Cape Girardeau that honor our region’s Native American heritage. Crisp Museum is found inside the River Campus, and features the Beckwith Collection, ... Read More
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 in stone ... Read More
Hey there history buffs, planning a summer getaway….what about a weekend in Cape Girardeau, where history comes to life? From Civil War sites to Mississippian pottery to Victorian mansions and covered bridges, Cape Girardeau’s rich history is yours to experience at one of our many historic sites, museums and attractions. Kick off your weekend ... Read More
Cape Girardeau, Missouri 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. ... Read More
It’s time to pack that picnic basket, load up the lawn chairs and head to the Courthouse Gazebo lawn for Tunes at Twilight’s Spring 2016 season, kicking off on Friday, May 13th! This free outdoor concert series takes place on Friday nights at 7 p.m. for six weeks in the spring and six weeks in ... Read More
