Seeing peaches start to appear at both of Cape Girardeau’s farmer’s markets makes me so happy, and not just to bite into a fresh, juicy peach…they also announce the upcoming arrival of peach ice cream at Cape’s Cream of the Crust. Charlie Bertrand, the proprietor of Spanish Street Mercantile and Cape’s Cream of the Crust ... Read More
What better day for National Strawberry Sundae Day than the 7th of July, right? We did the hard work of researching (ahem *sampling*) the most unique strawberry sundaes in Cape Girardeau, and this is what we discovered! Cape’s Cream of the Crust is an old fashioned ice cream parlor with homemade ice cream crafted from ... Read More
Happy National Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day! There are no less than FIVE ice cream related holidays throughout the month of July, and we’ll be celebrating every single one of them. Today we’re talking about creative ice cream flavors! You can really get creative (and hands on) with your frozen treat at Simply Swirled. Take ... Read More
We are kicking off a series of CVB staffer’s ideal Saturdays in Cape Girardeau! First up Stacy Dohogne Lane, Director of Public Relations…take it away! Saturdays are my favorite. The weekend is just beginning and all that free time is just stretching out in front of you….here’s what an ideal summertime Saturday in Cape Girardeau ... Read More
In town May 17th and 18th celebrating a Southeast Missouri State University graduate? Make a weekend out of the graduation celebration with many events and more Cape Girardeau! Before Commencement at 2 p.m. on Saturday, swing by the Cape Riverfront Market from 8 a.m. to noon for live music, local produces, crafts and goodies and ... Read More
All of these April showers are bringing May flowers, right? Here are 7 things to do in Cape Girardeau on a rainy day! 1. Check out a local museum. The Cape River Heritage Museum has an array of ever-changing exhibits that illustrate what life on the Mississippi River was like, and Crisp Museum has an ... Read More
Here’s your inside scoop on the weekend in Cape Girardeau! Bring a blanket or lawn chair to the Nature Center this evening to hear WildHeart in concert! This Emmy Award winning family group of conservation educators and entertainers brings the heart of the wild to the heart of the child. Concert starts at 7 p.m. ... Read More
A night on the town or a laid back afternoon on the deck….the new events kicking off at Isle Casino Cape Girardeau in April have you covered in both directions! Maura Buchheit and Kyle Lee of Isle Casino Cape Girardeau recently sat down with me and filled me in on all the new fun coming ... Read More
Tucked away in a circa 1800’s-country store in the village of Brazeau, MO, you’ll find Hemman Winery. Doug Hemman’s homestyle, hand-crafted wine was so popular among friends and family that the Hemman family decided to make this hobby into a new adventure. Doug and Bonnie Hemman along with Doug’s mother, Dorothy, own and run the ... Read More
Happy Weekend! In case you’re on the hunt for something fun to do, this is what’s going on in Cape Girardeau: You never know when knowing how to use historic pump drills, how to work cordage and make tools from cane will come in handy…when the zombies rise up? Cover all your bases at the ... Read More
