Is your four-legged friend a part of your family?  Bring them along on your visit to Cape Girardeau, where you’ll find lots to do and see with your furry family member!  

You can’t go wrong with a shady stroll through the wooded portion of the Cape LaCroix Recreation Trail, where your pup will have lots of new smells to investigate. 

Plan your stay to include the Cape Riverfront Market on Saturdays, May-October, from 8 a.m. – noon; leashed dogs will love visiting with the guests and vendors (some who have treats just waiting for your furry buddy). 

Your dog can stretch all four legs at Dogtown, the local dog park, with separate areas for big and little dogs as well as a water fountain and a fun tunnel for your pet to adventure through. 



Your lucky pet can pick out a souvenir of their trip to Cape Girardeau at Mississippi Mutts, a dog store and spa with homemade bakery treats a few blocks up from the river in downtown Cape. Maybe the free samples will help your pup narrow down just which treat to bring home! The tubs are a nice feature if Fido needs a spa day before heading home. Busch Pet Products is a specialty pet store that features a dog wash and spa, pet food and treats. 

There many pet friendly hotels in Cape Girardeau to choose from. The Auburn Place Hotel & Suites, Candlewood Suites, Drury Suites and both Pear Tree Inns are all happy to welcome you and your pet. If you’d like to bring along your pet AND your RV, Cape Camping & RV Park, the Landing Point RV Park and the campgrounds at Trail of Tears State Park are all pet friendly. 

Many restaurants in Cape Girardeau have dog friendly patios where you can enjoy a meal with your pup, such as Katy O’Ferrell’s, Burritoville, Bella Italia and Cup ‘N Cork.  

Looking for doggie daycare in Cape Girardeau?  Dana’s Pet Salon, Happy Tails and Deer Creek all offer daycare for your pet.  

Hit the road to Cape Girardeau, where your four-legged family member is welcome!