There’s just something about riding a bike. Maybe it’s the serenity of ambling along a quiet trail, soaking in the sun and admiring the foliage around you. Or maybe it’s the sense of accomplishment you get at the crest of a hill you weren’t sure you’d reach. Or maybe it’s the memory of riding through ... Read More
During a Southeast Missouri summer – when you don’t need an oven to bake cookies – the inside of an air-conditioned vehicle or home can feel like paradise. But the indoors can also get a little boring after a few days – the same windows, the same walls – until you just want to go ... Read More
From wings to burgers, chicken, seafood, craft beer and root beer, Cape Girardeau’s food scene is flat-out delicious. And in the past few months, it’s grown as several new eateries moved into town or expanded. If you haven’t been keeping up with the new businesses, we’ve made things easy by checking out the seven newest ... Read More
Summer in Cape is beautiful – there’s no debating that. With lush grass, bright sunshine and colorful flowers along quiet hiking trails, early mornings and late evenings are perfect for getting out and about. But when the midday temperature rises to triple digits, the Southeast Missouri heat isn’t for the faint of heart. Fortunately, you ... Read More
Stars dance overhead as a stone skips across the water’s surface, leaving a trail of ripples behind. A horn echoes from a barge heading down the Mississippi. It’s peaceful. The moon shines on the water, and the Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge glows in the distance. Your favorite Cape Girardeau haunts are calling. It’s time to ... Read More
The waves start to ripple in front of you as you grip the pole a little tighter. The bobber’s moving up and down; maybe you’re getting a nibble. It’s been a few minutes since your last bite, a nice bluegill that’s now on a stringer. But you don’t mind waiting. It’s sunny and breezy, and ... Read More
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
