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This town traces its roots back to 1733, when Jean Baptiste Girardot first established a trading post here. Early settlers were Spanish immigrants lured here by Spain's offer of inexpensive and tax-exempt land. River trade flourished before the Civil War. Industry surged again in the 1880's with the arrival of new railroad lines.
Cape River Heritage Museum
538 Independence, Cape Girardeau, MO 63702; (573) 334-0405;
Open: Fri-Sat and Wed 11AM-4PM Mar-Dec only;
Displays about local history and culture including the Missouri Mule
and Northern Cherokee Nation.
Cape Rock
Located 2 miles northeast via SR-177 and E. Cape Rock Dr.
Site of the original Jean Baptiste Girardot trading post. While
nothing remains today, this site offer impressive scenic views of the
Mississippi.
Trail of Tears State Park
10 miles northeast on SR-177; (573) 334-1171;
[Birding /
Boating /
Fishing /
Camping /
Swimming /
Horse Trails ]
3,415-acre preserve lies across the original Trail of Tears, the
route used by the Cherokees in their forced exodus to Oklahoma.
This park includes scenic hills and bluffs overlooking the Mississippi
and is refuge for deer, turkey, hawks, foxes and bald-eagles.
Southeast Missouri State University Museum
1 University Plaza, Cape Girardeau, MO 63702; (573) 651-2260;
Open: Mon-Fri 9AM-4PM; Free Admission;
Located in the heart of the MSU campus is this collection of exhibits
that emphasize regional heritage. Rotating collections of fine arts,
archeaology and history. Large collection of pottery artifacts from
the Mississippian and Mound Builder Native Americans.
Black Forest Village
2728 County Rd 638, Cape Girardeau; (573) 335-0899; Apr-Oct;
Old West town recreates the scene of the 1870's. Haunted ghost town
tours in October.
Common Pleas Courthouse
Spanish St, Cape Girardeau; (800) 777-0068;
This location has been the setting for many local historical events
from Indian Council days to the Civil War.
Other Cape Girardeau attractions:
Court House Park - scenic park overlooking the Mississippi.
Capaha Park - beautiful rose garden display.
I-55 Scenic Drive - 57 mile stretch north towards St. Mary.
Historic Downtown Tour - Scenic walking tour.
Glenn House - Circa 1900 Victorian house museum.
Missouri Wall of Fame - This other major murals located on Water St and elsewhere.
Old Lorimier Cemetery - Public cemetery founded in 1808.
Old Saint Vincent Church - Historic 1853 English-Gothic style church.
Rocky Holler - Family amusement park with rides and petting zoo.
Other SouthEast Missouri tourism services:
SouthEast Missouri - Restaurants
- Reviews, menus, specials and pricelist.
SouthEast Missouri - Hotels
- Room search and reservation service.
SouthEast Missouri - Golf
- Golf courses and major events.
Missouri Travel Bookstore - AdventurousTraveler.com
Big selection of travel books, maps and narratives for Missouri
The Hampton Inn Cape Girardeau
103 Cape West Parkway - Cape Girardeau, Mo, Us 63703
Centrally located to West Park Mall, four miles west of downtown, and within walking distance of Wal-Mart
and major restaurants.
Holiday Inn Cape Girardeau
I 55 And Williams St - Cape Girardeau, Mo, Us 63701
Featuring both an indoor and outdoor pool, whirlpool and sauna it also has video games, billiards table, table tennis, foosball and more.
Trailer Life Magazine - Special discount when you subscribe online!
Small scenic town located about 10 miles north of Cape Girardeau on SR-177.
St Louis Iron Mountain & Southern Railway
Jct of SR-25, SR-61 and SR-72; Jackson, MO; (573) 243-1688;
[ Railroading ]
Antique steam and diesel trains give rides through scenic countryside.
Train robbery, magician, and murder mystery dinner excursions.
Other Jackson, MO attractions:
Memorial to Veterans of All Wars - War Memorial
Old McKendree Chapel - 1819 National Methodist Shrine
The Oliver House - 1896 Federal style brick house on Adams St.
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