Experience local historic attractions over a weekend that brings the past to life this spring. We took care of the planning, all you have to do is show up and get ready to step back in time in Cape Girardeau! Get your print-and-go PDF of the following attractions here. Kick off your weekend Saturday morning ... Read More
April Showers do make for May flowers, but until then, here are some fun things to do inside in Cape Girardeau! The Great Outdoors: Inside Get hands on with nature inside the Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center. Kiddos can trace animal prints with crayons, play in the puppet theatre, peer at the wildlife that calls ... 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
Long before European settlers arrived, the Indian Nations bearing the names Capaha, the Osage, the Delaware, the Shawnee and the Cherokee called Southeast Missouri home. Step back in time to these sites in Cape Girardeau that honor our region’s Native American heritage. Crisp Museum is found inside the River Campus, and features the Beckwith Collection, ... 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
Spring in our river city is a magical season, with a green haze and blooms over all the trees, flowers popping up all around and clear blue skies overhead. Soak up the season with these springy things to do throughout the area! Winery Weather Those outdoor decks overlooking the grapevines are calling your name! Get ... Read More
If you’ve got family in town for the holiday or are visiting Cape Girardeau for the big meal, here are 5 things to do after you’ve watched the football game and eaten your fill of Thanksgiving dinner! 1. Christmas at the Glenn House The halls are beautifully decked at the Glenn House for their ... Read More
The Mississippi River Tales Mural has been adding color and history to Cape Girardeau floodwall since 2004. On Thursday July 30, we’re having a party to celebrate the 10 Year Commemoration of the Dedication of the Mississippi River Tales Mural, complete with brand new panels that tell the story behind the vivid artwork! Stroll along this vibrant ... 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
