Cape Girardeau

Cape Girardeau is a city named after a French soldier/trader in southeastern Missouri. Watch out for murals and flood walls in this college town.

Get in
Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport has service on United Airlines to Chicago.

I-55, Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge

See

 * Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge, MO-34. Cable stayed bridge across the Mississippi that is a Cape Girardeau landmark.
 * Southeast Missouri State University, 1 University Plaza. Emphasis on arts.
 * The Crisp Museum, 518 S Fountain St. Rotating art and history and archeology exhibits. Free classes occasionally. Tel: +1 573-651-2260. M-F 9AM-5PM, Sa-Su 1PM-4PM, First Fridays open late.
 * Cape River Heritage Museum, 538 Independence St. Small history museum about Cape Girardeau. Tel:+1 573-334-0405 or (800) 777-0068. Th-F Noon-4PM, Sa 11AM-4PM.
 * The Crisp Museum, 518 S Fountain St. Rotating art and history and archeology exhibits. Free classes occasionally. Tel: +1 573-651-2260. M-F 9AM-5PM, Sa-Su 1PM-4PM, First Fridays open late.
 * Cape River Heritage Museum, 538 Independence St. Small history museum about Cape Girardeau. Tel:+1 573-334-0405 or (800) 777-0068. Th-F Noon-4PM, Sa 11AM-4PM.

Do

 * Century Casino Cape Girardeau, 777 Main St. Slots and entertainment and a nice view of the river.
 * The Bedell Theater of Southeast Missouri State University
 * The Holland School of Visual and Performing Arts of Southeast Missouri State
 * Cape Girardeau Bike Trail
 * Cape Girardeau County Park Conservation Center
 * Cape Rock Park, E Cape Rock Dr. Fine views of Mississippi from this bluff. Hiking and biking.
 * Riverfront Park Downtown Cape Girardeau, East Morgan St. Alongside the river.

Buy
Most standard American big box stores, including Walmart, Target, and Lowe's, have a presence in the town. There is also a mall with standard fast-food establishments nearby.

Eat

 * Minglewood Brewery, 121 Broadway, They have fantastic pizzas and brew their own beer on site. Neat place in historic downtown Cape Girardeau.
 * Dexter Queen, 1109 W Business U.S. 60, Dexter. Bbq.
 * Broussard's Cajun Cuisine, 114 Main St. Cajun seafood and steak.

Drink

 * Shakers Bar, 2 North Main St.
 * The Pour House, 113 Broadway St.
 * Independence Place, 5 S Henderson Ave. Night club.