Top 10 Things to do in Cape Girardeau, Missouri (MO)

July 23, 2021 Roseanne Arnett

Cape Girardeau (/ˈkeɪp dʒɪˈrɑːrdoʊ/, French: Cap-Girardeau [kap ʒiʁaʁdo] ( listen); colloquially referred to as "Cape") is a city in Cape Girardeau and Scott counties in the U.S. state of Missouri. It is located approximately 115 miles (185 km) southeast of St. Louis and 175 miles (282 km) north of Memphis. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the city's population was 37,941, making it the 16th-largest city in Missouri, and the largest city in Southeast Missouri. An emerging college town, it is the home of Southeast Missouri State University.
Restaurants in Cape Girardeau

1. Osage Centre

1625 N Kingshighway St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701-2119 +1 573-339-6342
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Osage Centre

2. Annie Laurie's

536 Broadway St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701-5624 +1 573-339-1301 [email protected] http://www.annielauries.net
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5.0 based on 13 reviews

Annie Laurie's

#1 Antique Store in Cape Girardeau County Voted by the people. Voted in the Top Ten best antique stores in the nation by Southern Living Magazine. Small Business of the Year in Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce. Come see what the fuss is about.

3. Pastimes Antiques

45 N Main St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701-7306 +1 573-332-8882 https://www.facebook.com/PastimesAntiques
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5.0 based on 13 reviews

Pastimes Antiques

Reviewed By 590gilliew - Newfield, United States

I have been shopping at Pastimes for 20 years. My office is in the same building, a former school that was turned into apartments and small, locally owned stores and restaurants. Pastimes is an affordable antiques store. There are, indeed, some lovely items that are pricey and/or large--including furniture and musical instruments,but there are also many items in the $3.50-$18.00 range that have found their way into my Christmas presents over the years. The new owner has added more vintage clothing and has expanded the jewelry choices. The staff is small knowledgeable and always attentive.

4. A.C. Brase Arena Building & Park

410 Kiwanis Dr, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701-4256 +1 573-335-5421
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5.0 based on 12 reviews

A.C. Brase Arena Building & Park

5. Melaina's Magical Playland

N County Park Rd, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 +1 573-986-9155 http://www.magicalplayland.org/
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5.0 based on 10 reviews

Melaina's Magical Playland

Reviewed By Butterflydays - Cape Girardeau, United States

This is a beautifully designed handicapped-friendly playland for children. It was designed in honor of Melaina. You will see a statue on your left as you enter the gated play area. We are so very blessed to have this type of facility in our county park. Bring the children and have fun!

6. Trail of Tears

Missouri Route 177 8 miles north of Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703-6040 https://www.nps.gov/trte/planyourvisit/places-to-go-in-missouri.htm
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5.0 based on 16 reviews

Trail of Tears

Reviewed By madrecj - Grand Marais, United States

What a beautiful campground right by the Mississippi River. We loved the trains going by (not too many) and watching the barges on the river. We took a fantastic hike in the park too. And be sure to visit the memorial site.

7. Lake Girardeau Conservation Area

County Rd 383, Cape Girardeau, MO 63785 +1 573-290-5730 https://nature.mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/places/lake-girardeau-ca
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Lake Girardeau Conservation Area

Reviewed By Butterflydays - Cape Girardeau, United States

Lake Girardeau Conservation Area is such a peaceful place to spend some time. It's a good fishing spot. You can just sit and relax for awhile looking out over the water.

8. Levis’s Adventure Trail

2400 County Park Dr Cape County Park South, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701-1844 +1 573-450-9415 [email protected] http://Www.levisadventuretrail.com
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Levis’s Adventure Trail

9. Missouri Wall of Fame

Water Street, Cape Girardeau, MO
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4.5 based on 154 reviews

Missouri Wall of Fame

Mural depicting 45 famous Missourians.

Reviewed By cathypacem - Memphis, United States

If you're going to Cape Girardeau then you have to take the time to take a walk along the wall that serves to protect Cape during times of floods. The murals are beautiful and if the flood gates are open then you can walk through them and walk along the banks of the Mississippi River and take in the view from there. Well worth the time in more ways than one.

10. Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center

2289 County Park Dr Just east of exit 99 of I-55, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701-1840 +1 573-290-5218 [email protected] http://mdc.mo.gov/capenaturecenter
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4.5 based on 139 reviews

Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center

Located within Cape Girardeau's North County Park, the Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center is a place where families can have fun while exploring the rich cultural history and wildlife of Southeast Missouri. Admission is free. Exhibits begin with a collection of Native American artifacts including primitive tools that were used to harvest plants and animals hundreds of years ago. Interactive exhibits encourage exploration of the forest, marsh, swamp, and big river habitats of Southeast Missouri. Outside, "White Oak Trace" features two miles of nature trails allowing visitors to traverse rolling river hills with sinkholes, deep hollows, and ravines covered with prominent stands of poplar and oak. Native plants featured in the Nature Center's landscape provide habitat for hummingbirds, butterflies, and other wildlife species. The nature center also has a gift shop, with a wide variety of educational books, videos, and nature-related items.

Reviewed By Butterflydays - Cape Girardeau, United States

We have always visited here in the month of November to pick up their Conservation Nature Calendars. They make a great gift for folks that love to keep up with what is happening in nature. (Each day has something factual to tell you about the world we live in. Great for children, too, as a learning tool). We love the Nature Center, the nice park, fishing ponds, and hiking trails. It is a true blessing to have this facility in our city! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you and yours!

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