Such an exciting time! Your friend gets engaged and you want to make the bachelor(ette) party a night (or weekend) to remember. We’ve got you covered! Remember to call ahead to the establishments below so they can prepare for your group! First up, a few general tips on lodging and transportation. Stay: Be sure to ... Read More
Have you always wanted to learn to make homemade pasta? How about Sushi? Or, looking for a unique interactive experience to do with a group or a loved one? Cooking classes are an excellent way to learn a new skill and work together. They’re great for corporate events, a date night, or a bonding experience ... Read More
August is National Golf Month! What a great time of year to dust off your clubs and explore our area’s four fabulous courses! They each offer facilities to entice beginning golfers to start a new hobby as well as challenge long-time, expert golfers. Established in 1921, and celebrating their centennial this year, Cape Girardeau Country ... Read More
Spring is upon us and so is #EarthDay. What better way to celebrate this day than going outside! We have put together a list of Cape day-trip destinations to help you celebrate. Trail of Tears State Park Head to Trail of Tears to enjoy some hiking and fresh air. This state park has 3,415 acres ... Read More
From the city’s original namesake, French officer Jean Baptiste de Girardot, to architectural and cultural influences, Cape Girardeau is among several communities along the Mississippi River whose French heritage is alive and well. In honor Mardi Gras, we’re exploring some of that heritage with three places you can experience it firsthand in the city’s downtown ... Read More
In honor of #NationalPlanForAVacationDay, so we’re sharing our top tips for day-trip excursions around Cape Girardeau. Whether you’re an out-of-town visitor or an area resident looking to explore, follow this quick guide for planning the perfect day-cation. And don’t forget to check out www.visitcape.com’s planning tools for more options on where to eat, stay and ... Read More
Cape Girardeau made an appearance on KMOS last week with this episode of Missouri Life TV! We think they did a great job of highlighting some of our favorite stories, folks and businesses that make visiting our river town a whole lot of fun. View the episode here: Plan your visit today! Give us a ... Read More
It’s National Read a Book Day, so get ready to peruse the shelves for your next read at one of these Cape Girardeau bookstores! Cape’s locally owned, independent bookstore is the Book Rack. Meticulously organized and with thousands of titles to choose from, the Book Rack also offers the option to trade in your used books ... 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
We welcomed folks from 21 countries and 45 U.S. States to our visitors center at 400 Broadway in Cape Girardeau, Missouri in 2015! Here’s where they came from: Australia Japan Taiwan New Zealand South Korea Israel Chad Estonia Czech Republic Switzerland Sweden Germany Denmark Belgium Netherlands France Spain United Kingdom Mexico Colombia Canada + all ... Read More
