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 ... 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 ... Read More
Cape Girardeau 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. Fort ... Read More
Tom Neumeyer is a local photographer who has an exceptional collection of photographs of Cape Girardeau through the years; he’s also written a book, Cape Girardeau Then & Now that compares scenes of our river city throughout the years (which is for sale in our office, by the way, it’s a very cool coffee table book). ... Read More
Tis the season for cozy holiday favorites in Cape Girardeau! Year after year, the following events are written into family yearbooks as happy holiday memories. Savor an old favorite or start a brand new tradition with these established seasonal events in Cape Girardeau. Cheery lights brighten Cape County Park North every year from Thanksgiving through ... Read More
Family, football, turkey & pie! Thanksgiving brings the whole crew to town. Show your family the very best of Cape Girardeau this Thanksgiving weekend! First things first – not much room in the home for overnight guests? Your family has tons of options for places to stay in Cape Girardeau, from hotels to vacation rentals ... Read More
Christmas at the Glenn House has been a holiday favorite of mine for years. I love seeing the different set of decorations every season and the incredible attention to detail throughout this Victorian home. Curiosity of how they come up with all of these ideas year after year and how long it takes to decorate ... Read More
Here’s the scoop on the goings-on in Cape Girardeau throughout the month of November. On Stage All aboard for Anything Goes, winner of three 2011 Tony® Awards, on November 1! Peppering this comedy are some of musical theatre’s most memorable standards, including “I Get a Kick out of You,” “You’re the Top,” and of course, ... Read More
Fall foliage is in full swing in Cape Girardeau, and it’s the perfect time of year to visit Trail of Tears State Park, only 11 miles north of downtown Cape Girardeau. Courtney, Denise, Betty, Julie and Steve work at the park, and have shared with us their personal favorite spots and other ideas on how ... Read More
Do you love a good scare or want to get in on the ghostly legends of Cape Girardeau? Here’s a list of where to find some of the best seriously scary haunts in Cape Girardeau this October! Haunted Downtown Walking Tours return for ghostly legends and “true” stories of Cape Girardeau. A costumed guide will ... Read More
