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Cape Girardeau MO Tourism and Sightseeing
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Where is Cape Girardeau Missouri?
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Cape Girardeau Missouri
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Things to do in Cape Girardeau MO, Sightseeing and Cape Girardeau MO Tourism
Cape Girardeau MO Tourism - Planning a Cape Girardeau MO Vacation
Below is a list of Cape Girardeau MO tourist attractions, activities, events, hotels, restaurants and visitor information entries to help you plan a Cape Girardeau MO Vacation! Find detailed information on the Cape Girardeau MO tourism entries by clicking on their links. Narrow your search by selecting from a specific Cape Girardeau MO travel category on the left hand menu.
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Fun Things to do during your Cape Girardeau MO Vacation - Top Cape Girardeau MO Tourist Attractions and Activities
Some of the most popular Cape Girardeau MO tourist attractions that list on our site include Historic Fort D , Mississippi River Tales Murals and Chain Saw Carvings.
Fun activities in Cape Girardeau MO include Rush Limbaugh Hometown Tour, Trail of Tears State Park Interpretive Center and Kerasotes Cape GirardeauTown Plaza Cinema.
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Trail of Tears State Park Interpretive Center
Historic Park
Category: Jackson Recreation near Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Description of this Cape Girardeau area Activity: The tragic history that gives Trail of Tears State Park its name provides a sharp contrast to the peaceful, serene setting and the abundance of recreational opportunities enjoyed by visitors today. The 3,415-acre park is a memorial to the Cherokee Indians that lost their lives in a forced relocation, as well as a place for visitors to participate in a variety of outdoor adventures.
Today, numerous picnic sites are scattered throughout the park and campsites are available in a wooded area and near the river. Anglers can cast their lines in either the Mississippi River or the 20-acre Lake Boutin, stocked with bass, bluegill and catfish. The park’s numerous trails offer opportunities for hiking, backpacking, primitive camping and equestrian pursuits. In winter, the bluffs and cliffs along the river are noted as roosting sites for bald eagles. For more information visit www.mostateparks.com/trailoftears
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Historic Fort D
Civil War Site
Category: Cape Girardeau Historic Site in Missouri
Description of this Cape Girardeau Attraction: In the summer of 1861 at the beginning of the Civil War, four forts were built around the strategic city of Cape Girardeau on the orders of General John Frèmont. Designed by German-American engineers from St. Louis, the forts were built by soldiers of the 20th Illinois Infantry, Bissell's Engineers of the West and local militia under the direction of Illinois Lt. John Wesley Powell, who would later gain fame as the explorer of the Grand Canyon, was detached from his regiment by the new general, Ulysses S. Grant, in order to raise a local company to man the forts. This Powell did, and his new Battery F served the forts until leaving for the Battle of Shiloh. Fort D featured as many as five cannons, the largest of which could fire a 32-pound cannon ball. The fort was manned throughout the Civil War. Of the four earthen forts only Fort D still exists, an intact survivor thanks to civic action in the 1930's. Today owned by the city, Fort D is located 4 blocks south of the intersection of Missouri Rte. 74 and Sprigg Street in Cape Girardeau, just west of the Mississippi River Bridge. The fort grounds, featuring interpretive signage are open free to the public dawn to dusk. For more information visit www.visitcape.com. or to schedule group tours call the Convention and Visitors Bureau 1-800-777-0068.
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Mississippi River Tales Murals
Local History
Category: Cape Girardeau Historic Site in Missouri
Description of this Cape Girardeau Attraction: Reflecting the area's appreciation of it's rich history and heritage, numerous murals create a beautiful backdrop for some of the city's most charming areas. The largest and most dramatic of the city's murals is the Mississippi River Tales Mural, located on the downtown flood-wall. Covering nearly 18,000 square feet, this 1,100 foot long mural spans the length of the downtown shopping district, and features 24 panels that tell a portion of Cape Girardeau's history. Descriptive reader boards provide a detailed explanation of each panel that is being viewed. Stroll along the Mississippi River Tales Mural and enjoy Riverfront Park and the River Walk as well. Other murals mostly in the historic Old Town area include the Southeast Missourian's Tile Murals, the Coca-Cola Mural, the University Mural, the Bicentennial Mural, the Heritage of Music Mural, the Missouri Wall of Fame Mural, and more.
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