Cape Girardeau Attractions

Exhibits at Cape River Heritage Museum include Missouri History (state flag, mule, and state motto), the Mississippi River, and the early history of Cape Girardeau.

Cape Rock marks the supposed location of Ensign Jean B. Girardot's trading post in the 1730's. It offers a scenic lookout over the Mississippi River.

Fine art, archeological and historical collections are on display at the Southeast Missouri State University Museum. Mississippian and Mound Builder pottery are noted pieces on exhibit.

The Cherokee, one of the Five Civilized Tribes, were forced to relocate from their native homeland. Many of the Indians left their homeland voluntarily but 13,000 who refused to leave were forced to march 1,200 miles to the Indian territory in the west, during the winter of 1838-39.

The park contains both a natural area and a wild area. There are horseback riding, backpacking and hiking opportunities.