# 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

* 37.30582-89.517481 Mississippi River Tales Mural. a mural containing 24 panels illustrating the history of the area, the mural covers nearly 18,000 square feet on the downtown floodwall. (updated May 2021)
* 37.2909-89.52632 Fort D, 920 Fort St. A Civil War-era fort. (updated May 2021)
* 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$^{[deadlink]}$, 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

* Rude Dog Pub, 123 North Main St.
* Spectrum Record Lounge, 113 Broadway St.
* Independence Place, 5 S Henderson Ave. Night club.
* D'ladium's, 1127 Broadway. 3:00-1:30. Arguably the best bar in Cape Girardeau. This is the place college students meet locals and alumni. Great atmosphere and has everything one looks for in a bar.

## Sleep

* 37.3065-89.52231 Courtyard by Marriott Cape Girardeau Downtown, 400 Broadway St. Downtown hotel. (updated May 2021)
* [http:// Fairfield by Marriott Cape Girardeau] (Right off I-55, Exit 95), ☏ +1 573-388-8148. Check-in: 3pm, check-out: 11am. Brand new hotel right off I-55. Free hot breakfast and indoor salt water pool. (updated Dec 2024)
* Drury Suites Cape Girardeau, 3303 Campster Dr, ☏ +1 573-339-9500. Evening socials, indoor pool. $96 (Feb 2022).
* Drury Plaza Hotel Cape Girardeau Conference Center, 3351 Percy Dr, ☏ +1 573-334-7151. Breakfast, exercise room, indoor pool. $92 (Feb 2022).
* Pear Tree Inn Cape Girardeau West, 103 Cape W Pkwy, ☏ +1 573-651-3000. Hot breakfast, fitness center. $56 (Feb 2022).
* Pear Tree Inn Cape Girardeau Near the Medical Center, 3248 William St, ☏ +1 573-334-3000. Outdoor pool, some snacks and a breakfast. $57 (Feb 2022).
* Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cape Girardeau I-55, 3253 William St, ☏ +1 573-334-4491. Indoor pool, game room, breakfast. $96 (Feb 2022).