Walk the decks of a WWII tank landing ship, sit down for a Victorian tea, climb aboard a Flying Fortress B17, experience a Civil War era worship service and more – all in the same weekend in Cape Girardeau! The LST Memorial 325 will be docked at Cape Girardeau’s Riverfront Park and open for tours ... Read More
Tunes at Twilight is back for their Fall 2016 season, and they have a memorable line up ready to take the stage at the Common Pleas Courthouse Gazebo starting Friday, August 12th at 6:30 p.m. If you’re planning a trip to Cape Girardeau, this free, award-winning outdoor concert series is a great series to plan ... Read More
Summer is in full swing and it’s a scorcher! There’s still hope: these chilly treats throughout Cape Girardeau will help you battle the high temps and live to enjoy our river city another day. Cape’s Cream of the Crust serves up homemade ice cream in a quirky vintage soda shop. If you’ve always wanted to ... Read More
Born on the Mississippi River more than 200 years ago, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, has evolved from a tiny trading post to a thriving community of 38,000 on the world’s only inland cape. Step back to a time when Cape Girardeau was a young frontier town at these sites that chronicle the early days of our ... Read More
Step back in time in Cape Girardeau and see what everyday life was like hundreds of years ago at these historic attractions. Through rebuilds and war, Bollinger Mill and covered bridge survive today to tell the story of smalltown industry in Southeast Missouri. Construction began on the log mill in 1800, and it was rebuilt in stone ... Read More
Hey there history buffs, planning a summer getaway….what about a weekend in Cape Girardeau, where history comes to life? From Civil War sites to Mississippian pottery to Victorian mansions and covered bridges, Cape Girardeau’s rich history is yours to experience at one of our many historic sites, museums and attractions. Kick off your weekend ... Read More
Cape Girardeau, Missouri was a divided community in the War Between the States; while many were sympathetic to the Confederacy, Cape Girardeau was held throughout the duration of the Civil War by Union forces. Step back in time to a country divided, and experience the Civil War in our river city at the following sites. ... Read More
It’s time to pack that picnic basket, load up the lawn chairs and head to the Courthouse Gazebo lawn for Tunes at Twilight’s Spring 2016 season, kicking off on Friday, May 13th! This free outdoor concert series takes place on Friday nights at 7 p.m. for six weeks in the spring and six weeks in ... Read More
Discover the river city your favorite graduate has called home for the last few years when you’re in Cape Girardeau for Spring 2016 Commencement on Saturday, May 14! Get in to town on Friday night and enjoy a free outdoor concert on the Courthouse Gazebo lawn – Tunes at Twilight kicks off for the 2016 ... Read More
Stroll up and down Main Street as you peruse over 100 vendors taking part in the Downtown Tailgate Flea Market this Sunday in Cape Girardeau. This event is maxed out, and event organizers from the Downtown Merchants Group are excited! If you’ve been binge watching Fixer Upper on Netflix and have a DIY list to ... Read More
