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Cape Girardeau MO Tourist Attractions

Cape Girardeau MO Tourist Attractions

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Cape River Heritage Museum
Cape Girardeau, Missouri USA

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Enlarge	Cape River Heritage Museum Museum Category: Cape Girardeau Museum in Missouri Description of this Cape Girardeau Attraction: The Cape River Heritage Museum is located in the old City Fire Station. This museum displays river-related artifacts and historical items. The "Southeast Missouri Story" is portrayed along with an interpretive story of the Mississippi River in Cape Girardeau. The museum is open May 19th through September 6th, Tuesday through Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed on Mondays. Admission is $3 for adults and $1 for children. For more information, call 800-777-0068 or www.visitcape.com.
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Enlarge	Chain Saw Carvings Featured on CBS National News Category: Cape Girardeau Arts and Craft in Missouri Description of this Cape Girardeau Attraction: Chain Saw Carvings Cape Girardeau is home to an artist of unusual talent. August W. Birk has been expressing himself through the art of "Chainsaw Carving" for a number of years providing visitors to the community a unique glimpse of Cape Girardeau. Featured on CBS national news in September of 1997, Mr. Birk is well known for his exceptional talent. Poised in a combination of private and public locations more than 20 carvings provide solace, a glimpse of characters from Cape Girardeau history and nature.
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Enlarge	Common Pleas Court House Historic Building - 1854 Category: Cape Girardeau Historic Site in Missouri Description of this Cape Girardeau Attraction: Common Pleas Courthouse & Courthouse Park Completed in 1854, the Common Pleas Courthouse sits high atop a hill overlooking the historic downtown area. The grounds have played an important part in the city's history from Indian council meetings to the Civil War.
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Enlarge	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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Enlarge	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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Enlarge	Old St. Vincent's Church Historic Church Category: Cape Girardeau Historic Site in Missouri Description of this Cape Girardeau Attraction: Built in 1853, this exquisite structure is a fine example of Renaissance architecture in Gothic style. It has been designated a Chapel of Ease and placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Services are held every Sunday at 10:00am. The church is located at the intersection of Main at William. Tours are available by appointment.
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Enlarge	The Glenn House Historic House Category: Cape Girardeau Historic Site in Missouri Description of this Cape Girardeau Attraction: A true jewel of the City of Cape Girardeau, the historic Glenn House allows visitors to follow a pathway back in time. Restored rooms depict life around 1900, reflecting an earlier Cape Girardeau society. In 1883, Edwin Branch Deane designed the Glenn House for his daughter, Lulu Deane, and her husband, David A. Glenn. Mr. Glenn, a Cape Girardeau merchant and banker, occupied the home with his family until 1915. Around 1900 the Glenns extensively remodeled the residence by adding the curved veranda and updated the kitchen and baths to include hot water heat and electric lighting. On the National Register of Historic Places. The house is open May 19th through September 6th, Tuesday through Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed on Mondays.
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Enlarge	The Red House Interpretive Center Historic Attraction Category: Cape Girardeau Historic Site in Missouri Description of this Cape Girardeau Attraction: Red House Interpretive Center Located just off Main Street in historic downtown Cape Girardeau , the Red House Interpretive Center commemorates the life of community founder Louis Lorimier, as well as the visit of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark in November, 1803. The Interpretive Center houses an early 1800's exhibit that reflects the lives of the early settlers of the old Cape Girardeau district. In addition, a rendering of Lorimier's Trading Post displays authentic items that would have been sold at the turn of the 19th century. The cost of admission is $3.00 for adults and $1.00 for children. To schedule a group tour, contact the Cape Girardeau Convention & Visitors Bureau at 573-335-1631.
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Enlarge	The Red House Interpretive Center Museum Category: Cape Girardeau Historic Site in Missouri Description of this Cape Girardeau Attraction: The Red House Interpretive Center is a project of the Cape Girardeau Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Commission, the Red House Interpretive Center commemorates the visit of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark in November 1803. Louis Lorimier, Cape Girardeau's founder, welcomed the expedition members at his home, the Red House. The Interpretive Center houses an early 1800's exhibit that reflects the lives of the early settlers of the "Old Cape Girardeau District." In addition, a rendering of the Louis Lorimier Trading Post displays authentic items that would have been sold during the early 1800's. The center is open May 19th through September 6th, Tuesday through Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed on Mondays.
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