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
Rain or shine, discover nature at the Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center this Fall! Kiddos can walk through a beaver dam, make rubbings of animal tracks and match the (fake) scat with the critter at the Nature Center, which also features a scientific research laboratory, freshwater aquariums, indoor wildlife viewing areas and more. Hands-on exhibits ... Read More
Make new four-legged friends at the dog park, feed the ducks at Capaha and watch the barges head upriver from one of Cape Girardeau’s many parks this Fall! Looking for great views of the Mississippi River? Check out Cape Rock Park, the site of the original trading post that gave Cape Girardeau it’s start. The scenic ... Read More
Soak in crisp fall mornings, bright blue skies and the colorful leaves from one of Cape Girardeau’s campgrounds! Rough it at one of Trail of Tear’s basic tent campsites set among the trees on the ridge above Lake Boutin. It’s a quiet spot with easy proximity to the best hiking trails in Southeast Missouri. Rugged ... Read More
See the best Mother Nature has to offer on one of Cape Girardeau’s trails, with distances, landscapes and surfaces for any ability level! Smooth Sailing Looking for a paved trail? The Cape LaCroix Recreation Trail is just under 5 miles long and goes right through the middle of Cape Girardeau; the section that runs through ... Read More
Whether you’re looking for a hilly country route or an easy ride through town, Cape Girardeau is a beautiful place to explore on your bike. The Cape LaCroix Recreation Trail is a paved trail that cuts right through the center of town, and its a great flat ride at 5.67 miles long and with many ... Read More
Hummingbirds are getting ready for their annual fall migration to Central America. See these tiny creatures before they leave up close at the Nature Center‘s Hummingbird Banding, this Saturday August 29 from 8 a.m. – noon! “This event is truly a special opportunity for children and adults to get up close to a hummingbird,” said ... Read More
Take advantage of outdoor fun in Cape Girardeau with your kiddos when the weather is nice with these Family Fun attractions! Cape Splash Family Aquatic Center Splash down 5 brand new slides at Cape Splash if you’re feeling adventurous, or kick back on the 700 foot lazy river if you’re feeling not-so-adventurous; Cape Splash has ... Read More
Summer is here and it is HOT. Beat the heat with your little ones inside these cool spots in Cape Girardeau! Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center Walk through an indoor beaver dam, spot the queen bee in the beehive safely contained behind glass, make tracings of animal prints, watch the animals and much more at ... Read More
There are events galore in Cape Girardeau this month, both inside and out! Markets Fresh, local produce in every color of the rainbow overflows the tables at Cape Girardeau’s Farmer’s Markets! The Cape Riverfront Market is rocking and rolling downtown every Saturday from 8 a.m. – noon through the month, and kiddos can participate in ... Read More
