Fall has arrived, and there are so many ways to enjoy this season to the fullest in Cape Girardeau! Gone Girl Gone Girl opens in theatres Thursday October 2, and there is a flurry of local events planned to celebrate Cape Girardeau’s debut on the big screen! Read all about them here. Get Spooked ... Read More
Along the river and through the woods, a myriad of trails wind through Cape Girardeau! Julia Thompson is the Parks and Recreation Director for the City of Cape Girardeau, and she shared with us her favorite place for a stroll in Cape Girardeau – the Cape LaCroix Trail. What is your favorite thing about the ... Read More
Hollywood came to town in the Fall of 2013 when Gone Girl was filmed here in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The film opens on October 2, and the community is abuzz with Cape Girardeau’s role as North Carthage on the big screen! Here’s how you can step into the glow of the spotlights with these local ... Read More
Fall is on its way, and pumpkin-related everything is popping up everywhere! Satisfy your craving for all things pumpkin with this handy list of all things pumpkin in Cape Girardeau. Getting into any seasonal spirit starts in the home with decorating, and downtown Cape Girardeau has some awesome finds for pumpkin decor. Annie-Em’s at Home ... Read More
Surrounded by hiking trails and perched on a hill overlooking the kid’s fishing pond in Cape County Park North is the Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center. There’s something for all ages here, and it’s staffed by a knowledgeable and passionate group of folks who love to share their enthusiasm for nature. Sara Turner is the ... Read More
Summer might be winding down, but all the fun of Fall is ahead of us! Mark your calendars for these happenings in Cape Girardeau throughout the month of September. Cars, Bikes, Movies & More See antique and vintage vehicles parked in downtown Cape Girardeau at the River Tales Classic Car Show on September 14. The ... Read More
Indoor fun abounds at Orange Monkey and LeBounce in Cape Girardeau! Here are a handful of ways you can catch air at these playful spots: 1. The 2 story zip line at Orange Monkey. You won’t only be catching air, you’ll be soaring through it! 2. 6,000 square feet of indoor inflatable fun at LeBounce, ... Read More
Cape Girardeau rolled out the welcome mat to the Great Race last June, and the good times are still rolling with Corvettes in Cape: Featuring the Corvette Caravan on August 26 and the Motorcycle Cannonball Run on September 9! Hundreds of shining Corvettes – both vintage and fresh off the factory floor – will make ... Read More
On July 31st, I had the pleasure to meet 23 year old Ethen Braughton while welcoming the passengers of the Queen of the Mississippi and the American Queen riverboats to Cape Girardeau. Ethen, who now lives in Cape Girardeau, was rock balancing. Rock balancing is an art, discipline, or hobby (depending upon the intent of ... Read More
Mark your calendars for events in Cape Girardeau throughout August! The Cape Riverfront Market (Saturday mornings) and the Cape Farmer’s Market (Thursday afternoons) are both going strong all month long with local produce and other goodies. See what’s new in the local art scene at First Friday Arts, this evening from 5 – 9 p.m. ... Read More
