It’s been almost 4 years since the spectacular total solar eclipse of 2017 that swept from Oregon, across the United States, through the middle of Missouri. It was the first total solar eclipse to touch the contiguous 48 states in 38 years, and the first since 1918 to go from coast to coast. Remember? The ... Read More
Halloween is a beloved holiday filled with spooky fun and creative costumes, but it doesn’t have to be all about frights and scares. Families with young children or those simply looking for a more wholesome Halloween experience can still enjoy this festive time of year. In this blog, we’ll explore a range of family-friendly Halloween ... Read More
It’s September and that means it’s SEMO District Fair time! The Southeast Missourian did a poll a while ago asking people what their favorite part of the fair was.55.8% of those surveyed said the fair food! We agree! Once you get through the gates and walk toward the midway, the smell of fair food will draw you ... Read More
Live music in Cape! Cape has stepped up its game when it comes to opportunities for watching and listening to the area’s talented musicians do what they love. In fact, every weekend, you can find an array of music filtering out of the doors of local establishments and onto the streets of Cape. Inside Ebb ... Read More
Regardless of the size of your team, engaging in team building activities has big returns. Fostering work relationships can increase motivation, morale and productivity. Research shows that finding common ground outside the office environment results in better communication between staff and departments. VisitCape put together some fresh ideas for how to create a fun activity ... Read More
Come to downtown Cape Girardeau this weekend, September 17-18, for a weekend full of live music, food, drinks, and a unique outdoor experience for the entire family. The 3rd annual Shipyard Music Festival kicks off Friday at 6 pm and continues on two stages through the day and evening Saturday. There are 18 musical acts ... Read More
Join us in celebration of our nation’s birthday at several events over the weekend! Fort D, the only remaining one of four Civil War forts that protected the City of Cape Girardeau from Confederate attack, is always a good place to kick off the 4th of July weekend! The soldiers of Fort D celebrated the ... Read More
On the heels of the success of the Muddy River Marathon on May 1, VisitCape is gearing up to host and celebrate several other modes of transportation. We are thrilled to welcome these events and visitors to our community! First up, Missouri’s ONLY cross-state bicycle ride – Big BAM (Bikes Across Missouri) will pedal through ... Read More
The Great Race is coming back to Cape Girardeau! You won’t want to miss the action and excitement as vintage cars from across the country make their way into our beautiful river city June 22. The Great Race is an antique, vintage and collector car endurance road rally which takes place on public highways from ... Read More
Anime is a style of Japanese film and television animation featuring bold and colorful graphics. The Cape Anime Con will feature two exciting days of anime and pop culture icons, professional and independent artists and authors, panels, events, cosplay, and dozens of tables of merchandise for fans to enjoy. The event takes place June 5-6 ... Read More
