Nature is beckoning you to the Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center. Spend an afternoon surrounded by reptiles and fish, breathing in the crisp autumn air as trees dance in the distance. Or test your endurance by scrambling through the rough terrain of the White Oak Trace – each bend opening up to something new along ... 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
Summer is here and so is the heat, so we rounded up all kinds of good-to-know info on Cape Girardeau’s pools and water parks, plus a few extras just because! Cape Splash Cape Splash has it all, from a lazy river to tons of water slides, a watery playground, spray pad, vortex pool and everything ... Read More
Get out of town, have some fun and make memories with your family – heck, we did the planning for you, just pack up and head our way! (Print-and-go itinerary is right here). Start your weekend on Saturday morning with a donut the size of your head at the Cape Riverfront Market. Fresh produce and ... Read More
Ahoy maties, Ship Wreck Island has sailed in to Cape Splash Family Aquatic Center, now open for Summer 2017! Walk the plank over the 700 foot lazy river and set off on a swashbuckling adventure on the new pirate ship, where your kids can climb aboard and have lots of watery fun. Hop aboard a ... Read More
Here is your guide to making memories with your family this summer in Cape Girardeau without spending a dime! 1. The Cape Public Library has a summer packed with events, and their children’s area has toys, sensory boards, play kitchens and more while teens enjoy their own space complete with gaming systems. It’s a great (free!) ... Read More
How does a last-minute, quick-and-easy, throw-the-kids-in-the-car and hit the road to Cape Girardeau for a fun weekend in our river city sound? Here’s your game plan, all you have to do is pack and show up: Start your Saturday at the Cape Riverfront Market, where you can scoop up breakfast from one of the food ... Read More
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
