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Iron County
TRaPPERS, mINERS aND THE TURBULENT CIVIL WaR
years have given the mountain towns of Iron County their character and
charm. In northern Iron County, enjoy the 440-acre Council Bluffs Lake.
Fish, swim, have a picnic–or just relax on the lake’s Chapel Hill beach. Enjoy
a round of golf at the Viburnum Country Club or explore Dillard Mill just
west of the City. Located on the Huzzah River, the picturesque old mill is
one of Missouri’s best preserved water-powered gristmills.
For a breath of fresh air and a rewarding view of the surrounding countryside, plan time to explore Elephant Rocks State Park near Graniteville.
Giant granite rocks a billion years old stand end-to-end like a train of red
circus elephants in this 129-acre State Park. Have a picnic–or hike the
Located in a restored 1917 Missouri-Pacific Railroad depot, the Vance
Aviation and Transportation Museum features exhibits about railroading,
aviation and the 1988 wagon train which retraced the Trail of Tears. Fredericktown City Lake offers fishing, picnicking and a paved boat ramp. East of
the city, Spiva Azalea Park is dedicated to the preservation of wild azaleas.
West of Fredericktown, enjoy fishing or hiking at the Silver Mines
Recreation Area with its mile-long forest interpretive trail. Silver Mines
offers camping, picnicking and swimming fun for the whole family. Follow
a paved pine-sweet forest trail first trod by Indian moccasins in Millstream
Gardens State Forest for breathtaking views of the St. Francis River
cascading through boulder strewn shut-ins. Cradled between stands of
pine, this stretch of river provides a spectacular setting for the Missouri
Whitewater Races each spring.
Named for an ancient circle of granite rocks piled by some earlier man,
Rock Pile Mountain Wilderness lures visitors to southwest Madison
County. Attractions include native wildlife, sky-blue ponds, unusual rock
formations, caves and limestone bluffs carved by nature–so don’t forget
the camera. To the north is Marble Creek Recreation Area, nestled between stands of cedar and hardwoods at the site of an old grist mill. This
relaxing recreation area is equipped for tent and trailer camping. Enjoy
hiking, fishing or swimming in the old mill pond.
Experience the atmosphere of an authentic pioneer home with a visit
to the restored Sitzes Homestead, located in the Historical Park in Marquand near Castor River. The homestead, which is constructed of handhewn logs, was relocated to the park from the original farm site. The
cabin has been furnished with period pieces and artifacts and is open to
the public during Pioneer Day, the Marquand Annual Pig Roast, and by
appointment.
St. Francois County
THE STRIKING DIVERSITY of St. Francois County makes it a
great place to spend a restful day or an action-packed week. Here the
Region’s rich mining heritage and scenic beauty blend with a variety of
activities and events which will please just about anyone. In northern
St. Francois County, explore St. Francois State Park. Rich with Civil War
lore, the park consists of rugged Pike Run Hills.Visitors can enjoy camping, picnicking, hiking or canoeing on Big River. Designated trails allow
horseback riders to explore a portion of the Coonville Creek Wild Area.
South, in Bonne Terre, follow your guide down the wide passageways of
the old Bonne Terre Mine (year-round), selected by National Geographic
Adventure Magazine as one of the top 10 adventures in the world. Scuba
divers can arrange to explore the mine’s billion-gallon underground lake.
Above ground, visit the Shepard House Museum and Visitor’s Center
(Monday through Friday, weekends by appointment). The Shepard House,
Bonne Terre’s oldest frame building, has been painstakingly restored to
its 1860’s appearance with beautiful post-Civil War living quarters. The
past comes to life during the City’s annual Chautauqua series as Will
Rogers, Mark Twain and other memorable figures from history delight
audiences.
In Park Hills, catch the fast-moving action of BMX bicycle racing at the
Parkland BMX Track every Sunday from April to November. Motorcycle
enthusiasts won’t want to miss the annual Flat River Grand Prix which
begins in Park Hills and winds through St. Joe State Park. The City is also
home to the modern rolling campus of Mineral Area College which provides the setting for a variety of cultural events including a Shakespeare
Festival, Jazz Festival and the annual Big River Pow Wow featuring native
American dancers from around the country. The college also operates a
full-service tourism center.
Just south of Park Hills, on the north edge of St. Joe State Park, the
Missouri Mines State Historic Site provides a fascinating history of the
Region’s lead mining industry. The old milling complex was used by St.
Joe Minerals Corporation in the days when Missouri’s “Lead Belt”
Tour the historic Church of Ste. Genevieve, sip a cappuccino on a shady
veranda, visit shops with wares from around the world, or sample the fine
wines of the Sainte Genevieve Winery. Enjoy the majesty of the mighty
Mississippi River from the Marina de Gabouri or, for a unique experience,
cross the Mississippi on the Ste. Genevieve-Modoc Ferry, one of the few
ferries still operating in Missouri. For year-round indoor family fun, the Ste.
Genevieve County Community Center offers swimming and wading pools,
a fully equipped gymnasium and a game room.
Travel south to St. Mary with its old homes and the century-old
Church of the Immaculate Conception. Once a bustling
river port, St. Mary harbors memories of the days when
paddle wheelers plied the great river. Nearby, visitors
can enjoy historic Kaskaskia Island in Illinois without
crossing the Mississippi. In 1881, the river cut a new
channel through the village of Kaskaskia, creating
the 14,000 acre island which is part of the State
of Illinois. Enshrined at the Mission Church of the
Immaculate Conception is the famous Kaskaskia
Bell. Eleven years older than the Liberty Bell, it
was a gift to the village from King Louis XV
in 1741.
For statewide travel information,
call (800) 810-5600
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History comes to life, rumbling and belching smoke, when you board the
St. Louis Iron Mountain & Southern Railway steam train in Jackson for an
excursion. A “must” for rail fans and those too young to remember steam
train travel, the railway features theme excursions, dinner trains and murder mystery trains. At the impressive Memorial to All Veterans in Brookside
Park, an open chapel and eleven sentinel columns face a curved wall of
black granite engraved with the names of 2,400 veterans. For a great family
excursion, Rocky Holler USA offers wagon and pony rides or horseback
trail rides, or just enjoy the arts and crafts.
In Fredericktown, stroll through the beautifully restored Madison
County Courthouse, designed by Theodore Link and built in 1899. At
the Masonic Cemetery, a monument erected near the graves of fallen
Confederate soldiers marks the general area of the 1863 Battle of Fredericktown which involved 3,000 Confederate troops and 5,000 Union
soldiers.
Founded around 1735, the City of Sainte Genevieve, the County seat, is a
living treasure of colonial French architecture and culture. Nestled within
its downtown historic district are dozens of perfectly preserved homes,
bed and breakfasts, and restaurants offering a variety of cuisine. To learn
about the area’s fascinating history and the town’s many annual festivals, visit the Great River Road Interpretive Center (daily, year-round) and the Ste.
Genevieve Museum (daily, year-round) which contains varied collections
of local memorabilia. Historic houses which are open to the public include
the federal-style Felix Valle House State Historic Site (daily, year-round); the
1785 Guibourd-Valle House with its beautiful courtyard and rose garden
(daily, April through October, Thursday through Sunday,
November through March); the Bolduc House, an authentically restored
1770 Creole house (daily, April through November); the 1820 BolducLemeilleur House (weekends, April through November); and the 1770
Amoureux House (weekends, May through October, daily, June through
mid-August).
Photo Credits: SEMO Regional Planning Commission, Longhorn World Championship Rodeo,
National Shakespeare Company, Missouri Division of Tourism, Bonne Terre Mine,
St. Louis Iron Mountain & Southern Railway.
In historic Jackson, the County seat, you’ll find Old McKendree Chapel
(1819), the oldest Protestant church west of the Mississippi River. The chapel is open daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Oliver House (1871) is a beautifully restored and furnished federal-style house and is open to the public
on the first Sunday of each month from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
ADVENTURE RIDES WITH YOU into this county blanketed by
vast expanses of the Mark Twain National Forest. For family fun, there
are unlimited opportunities for hiking, swimming, photography and just
enjoying the splendor of nature.
To the south, Tower Rock rises majestically from the swirling, misty
waters of the Mississippi River. An executive order issued by President
Grant in 1871 preserved this natural historic landmark for all time. In
1698, three French missionaries established a landing atop the 60-foot
rocky island, and in 1803, Captain Meriwether Lewis explored the rock
on his way to join George Rogers Clark for their historic expedition to
the Pacific. A 10-mile hiking trail winds through the adjacent Tower Rock
Natural Area.
Nearby, Pickle Springs Natural Area is a special place and has been designated a National Natural Landmark. It is home to several rare plants and
a tiny shrimp-like creature so rare it doesn’t have a common name. The
geologic features and plants found here occur in few other places. Over
millions of years, water, ice, rain, wind and plants have worn away part of
the hard Lamotte sandstone, creating fantastic formations and deep, cool
canyons. The area is named for William Pickles, a settler who, according to
local legend, was shot by Sam Hildebrandt and a band of renegades during
the Civil War.
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For a fascinating change of pace, visit Duck Creek Wildlife Area in southern Bollinger County. With a flavor
reminiscent of the deep South, Duck Creek, and adjacent Mingo National Wildlife Refuge, have the largest
area of hardwood swamp remaining in Missouri.
Here river otter play amid stands of cypress and
tupelo while yellow-crowned night herons ply the
shoreline in search of food. In the winter, Duck
Creek is home to snow geese and eagles.You can
hike, birdwatch, canoe, fish or hunt here, but
be sure to stop by the refuge center before
heading into the swamp in winter.
For the fisherman in the family, Apple Creek State Forest offers creek fishing, and Lake Girardeau, located in western Cape Girardeau County, offers
great pan fishing. The whole family can enjoy an outing at the Cape Girardeau County Farm Park with its well-equipped playgrounds and stocked
fishing lakes. A State visitor’s center in the park features exhibits of native
wildlife and interprets the land features of Southeast Missouri. For the fun
and excitement of the wild west, round up the kids and head for Flickerwood Farms Arena near Fruitland. The arena offers scheduled youth rodeo
events year-round.
Madison County
In Altenburg, visit the Log Cabin College (1839), the Loeber Log Cabin
(1839) and Trinity Lutheran Church (1867). The Log Cabin College was
the first Lutheran Seminary west of the Mississippi River. Guided tours
of historic Altenburg are available by appointment. Each September, the
town hosts the East Perry Community Fair, known as “the best little fair
in the land.” In nearby Wittenberg, a monument marks the site of the
Saxon Lutheran landing in Southeast Missouri.
RUGGED aND COLORFUL, Ste. Genevieve County invites visitors
to experience the unspoiled beauty of Missouri’s woodlands, the mystery
and romance of the Mississippi River and the quaint charm of the state’s
oldest settlement. In western Ste. Genevieve County, kick back and enjoy
the natural beauty of Hawn State Park. One of Missouri’s most beautiful
and unspoiled landscapes, the park is a superb example of eastern Ozark
sandstone country. The park, which offers camping and picnicking, contains
lush stands of native pines and hardwoods, and a generous understory of
dogwood, redbud and wild azalea. The 10-mile Whispering Pine backpacking
trail guides visitors along Pickle Creek and River Aux Vases.
Springfield
At the ABC Antique Shop, two miles east of Marble Hill
on State Highway 34, three log cabins have been moved
from other parts of Bollinger County and carefully
re-assembled to create the look and feel of a pioneer
village. The shop and cabins are open from 10:30 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday). South of Marble Hill, spend a relaxing day swimming or fishing at Whippoorwill Lake Campground or
hiking through the camp’s 140 acres of fields and forest. For many families, camping along the crystal-clear
Castor River in western Bollinger County is a summer
tradition, and there are a number of campgrounds to
accommodate visitors.
Rugged and scenic Trail of Tears State Park offers a backpacking trail, camping and impressive Mississippi River views. The Park’s visitor center features
a display that tells the story of the Cherokee Indian’s forced relocation
from the southeastern United States to Oklahoma along the Trail of Tears
during the winter of 1838-39.
The early German villages of Frohna, Altenburg and Wittenberg, near the
Mississippi River, offer visitors a glimpse of the county’s past. The Saxon
Lutheran Memorial in Frohna is dedicated to preserving the religious
and cultural heritage of the 1839 Saxon immigration to Missouri (daily,
year-round). A memorable tour includes four original log houses, a large
log barn, an extensive collection of tools and antique farm machinery,
visitor’s center, country store and gift shop.
Ste. Genevieve County
St. Louis
In Marble Hill, the County seat, visit the Massey Log
House (Weekends, Memorial Day through October),
located across the street from the 1885 Bollinger
County Courthouse. Built in 1869, the Massey House
has porches running the full width of the front and
back of the house and a “dog-trot” down the middle.
The house is furnished with period pieces and artifacts.
Behind the Massey House, a replica of a 1920’s era oneroom schoolhouse reminds visitors of a simpler time.
Wisecarver’s Store, located on the north side of the
courthouse square, is a good example of late 19th century mercantile architecture. The building now houses
an antique shop.
At Bollinger Mill State Historic Site (Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to
4 p.m., Sunday, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.), step back in time as you climb the stairs
to explore a working gristmill. The four-story brick mill was constructed
in 1868, and the adjacent covered bridge over the Whitewater River was
completed after the Civil War. Water power is still used to grind cornmeal
on the original buhr stones during guided tours. In nearby Bufordville, kick
up your heels at the Little Ole Opry Jamboree Barn featuring live country
music and dancing–year-round. The facility offers camping with full hookups and a small lake for fishing.
Spread over several acres in neighboring Arcadia, the Arcadia Academy is
one of the area’s most unique attractions. Operated for nearly a century
as a girl’s boarding school, the beautiful campus with its Victorian buildings has been reborn as a center for artisans and craftsmen and
currently boasts an art gallery, antique mall and several shops offering
keepsake-quality handcrafts. The crown jewel of the Academy, its beautiful 1909 gothic chapel, features stained-glass windows imported from
Europe. Driving south from Arcadia, Highway 21 meanders along the
floor of the Royal Gorge. The limestone canyon is spectacular in fall. For
an adventurous side trip, explore Taum Sauk Mountain State Park. The
state’s highest point is the namesake of this rugged park. A leisurely drive
to the summit offers breathtaking panoramas. While in the park, hike to
Minna Sauk Falls, the state’s highest waterfall, and visit a geologic wonder
known as the Devil’s Tollgate.
For outdoor fun, take time out for fishing or picnicking at the Perry
County Community Lake–or the American Legion Lake and Park in Perryville. The Perry Park Center offers year-round indoor swimming and
exercise facilities, as well as a variety of scheduled cultural and sporting
events. The Center’s theater offers first-run movies year-round. Stroll the
beautiful square surrounding the 1904 Perry County Courthouse with
it’s soaring clock tower or tour the Perry County Museum located in
the City Park (Wednesday Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m. to
3 p.m., May through October). The Perry County Historical Society’s
office, located behind the restored Faherty House on Spring Street, is
open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays, April through October. To the south,
take time to enjoy the Shrine of the Lady of St. Joseph at Apple Creek
with its cave and waterfalls.
In Farmington, the county seat, tree-canopied streets and colorful Victorian
homes welcome visitors. But don’t let the turn of the century charm fool
you. There’s a lot to see and do in this bustling town.Visit the 1833 Long
House, the oldest remaining house in Farmington. Authentically furnished,
the house is open during the Country Days festival and by appointment.
The City’s Community Civic Center offers year-round indoor swimming,
state of the art exercise equipment and a variety of scheduled concerts
featuring top names from the country and rock music scene. An exciting
new community water park features a leisure pool, two water slides and
a lazy river. For high-powered racing excitement, spend a Saturday night at
the St. Francois County Raceway where the action includes sprint, IMCA
modified, sportsman and hobby car racing. Add to all this endless opportunities for shopping, good motels and a variety of restaurants, and you have
all the ingredients for a great time.
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KICK OFF YOUR GETaWaY in Bollinger County
where you’ll be greeted by forested hills and friendly
folks anxious to make you feel at home. The county
was the scene of Civil War skirmishes, and local legends
abound. Near Sedgewickville in northern Bollinger
County, explore Dolle Mill. The turbine powered grain
mill stands silent now, a nostalgic reminder of the way
things were. Near Patton, visit the Sycamore Valley
Artesian Well. Discovered by a mining company drilling
for lead in the area, the well was for many years an
important source of water for area residents. Be sure to
bring a cup and a jug along–one for a cool drink and the
other to take some home with you.
Just south in Ironton, the County seat, you’ll discover well kept 19th century homes, remnants of the days when the city served as a summer haven
for wealthy St. Louis families.Visit the Iron County Historical Society
Museum (Weekends, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., May through September) or stroll
beneath the spreading trees on the courthouse lawn. The courthouse,
jail and gazebo are listed in the National Register of Historic Places, as
is nearby St. Paul’s Episcopal Church with its unique plaid roof. A statue
on the grounds of the Church of St. Marie du Lac marks the spot where
Ulysses S. Grant received his commission as a general.
EXPECT THE UNUSUaL among the gently rolling hills of Perry
County. In Perryville, the County seat, explore the grounds of the St.
Mary of the Barrens Seminary, the first college west of the Mississippi.
Located within this historic district are the National Shrine of the
Miraculous Medal, Rosati Log Cabin, the Doheny Museum with its priceless Gospel of St. John from the Gutenberg Bible, the Bishop Sheehan
Museum and Rare Book Room, and a gift shop. The Seminary’s magnificent church was modeled after Monte Cittorio in Rome and features a
Romanesque facade and complementing bell tower.
produced nearly 80% of the nation’s mined lead. St. Joe
State Park, Missouri’s second largest state park, is located in the heart of
the old Lead Belt. The park offers picnicking, camping, hiking, mountain biking, four fishing lakes and two swimming beaches. The park is equipped for
equestrian camping and has a campground for visitors with off-road vehicles.
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Bollinger County
In the heart of the city, the Rose Garden in Capaha Park features 42 beds
of all types of roses, bordered by old climbers and shrub roses. Nearby, on
the tree-lined campus of Southeast Missouri State University, visit the art
and anthropology museum which features monthly special exhibits. And
the University’s Show Me Center features year-round sporting events and
concerts featuring top names in country and rock music. The Cape River
Heritage Museum (Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Is a
center of historic preservation for Cape Girardeau and the Region.
Exhibits feature industry, education, culture, and a popular “hands on”
room for children. A special display is devoted to the Missouri state flag
which was created in Cape Girardeau. For a unique experience, visit Jurrock’s Park Zoo (10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to
8 p.m., Saturday), a private attraction which features monkeys, pythons,
alligators and other mammals and reptiles. The City’s Osage Community
Center offers a variety of exercise and athletic opportunities and serves as
the trailhead for the Cape LaCroix hiking/biking trail.
In Pilot Knob, a visit to the Fort Davidson State Historic Site is a must.
The site is one of the best preserved Civil War battlefields in Missouri.
An assault on the fort by Confederate troops during the Battle of Pilot
Knob in 1864 left 1,000 soldiers dead or wounded. The Visitor’s Center
(open year-round) provides detailed information about the battle, and a
self-guided driving tour directs visitors to the most significant points on
the battlefield. Every three years, a re-enactment of the battle, complete
with roaring cannons and charging cavalrymen, attracts thousands of visitors. In historic Pilot Knob, you’ll find Immanuel Lutheran Church which
served as a field hospital during the Civil War.
Perry County
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Perryville, MO 63775
Phone: (573) 547-8357
E-mail: semorpc@ldd.net
Whatever your tastes, once you discover
THE SOUTHEaST MISSOURI REGION,
we know you’ll want to come back.
SLIP ON SOmE WaLKING SHOES and grab the camera because there’s a lot to see and do in Cape Girardeau, the largest city in
Southeast Missouri. In old downtown Cape, sip a coffee at an outdoor café
in the shadow of the 1854 Court of Common Pleas, browse through a
variety of shops and boutiques or stroll through Riverfront Park for a great
view of the Mighty Mississippi. Old St.Vincent’s Church, built in 1838, is only
one of six remaining examples of post-Reformation English Gothic architecture in the United States. A few blocks away, the 1883 Glenn House
(Friday through Sunday, May through December) offers luminous chandeliers, exquisite period furniture, stenciled ceilings, and art glass windows
which reflect the elegance of its Victorian heritage.
park’s paved trail which is
handicap accessible and signed
in Braille. Granite quarried at this
site was used to pave the streets of the St. Louis riverfront and the
abandoned granite quarry is its own monument to a glorious past.
to the
SOUTHEaST MISSOURI REGION
Here you’ll find Missouri’s oldest town, highest
mountain and waterfall, and the state’s only
world-class whitewater kayak racing course.
It’s a place where you can lose yourself for a
day in a sun-drenched National Forest and still
enjoy dinner at a fine restaurant or take in
an evening of Shakespeare. Explore Civil War
sites, get up close and personal with a python,
cheer on rodeo riders, or check into a quaint
bed and breakfast and spend a weekend doing
absolutely nothing.
Cape Girardeau County
Welcome
When was the last time you waded
barefoot in a mountain stream, fell in
with a singing group of French revelers,
felt the “rush” of a ride down a water
slide or sat quietly enjoying the beauty of
nature? If none of this sounds familiar, maybe
it’s time to pack up the family and discover the
many faces of the Southeast Missouri Region.
Attractions, Festivals & Even ­ts
February
LONGHORN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO Variety of rodeo events, trick riders, food, fun
Show-Me Center, Cape Girardeau
573-651-2297
March
MISSOURI WHITEWATER CHAMPIONSHIP RACES
Slalom races and down-river races for kayaks
Millstream Gardens Conservation Area, Fredericktown
314-752-4028
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Re-creation of the early American trade fair (1750-1840), living history at its best, with the sounds and music of a frontier celebration
St. Joe State Park, Park Hills
573-756-3490 or 573-431-3372
Fun for the whole family, over 600 crafters, food and entertainment
Ste. Genevieve Historic District
573-883-7097.
Carnival rides, food and game booths, live entertainment
St. Mary of the Barrens Seminary, Perryville
573-547-4591
Missouri Mines
Historic Site
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BASTILLE DAYS
Costumed participants recreate the storming of the Bastille
South Third Street, Ste. Genevieve
573-883-3493
Figures from history come alive to the delight of audiences
North County Elementary School baseball field, Bonne Terre
573-431-2010
CAPE GIRARDEAU REGIONAL AIR FESTIVAL
Military and civilian air show with aircraft displays, aerobatics, food
and family participation
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
573-334-6230
Coldwater
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(Best Little Fair in the Land)
Parade, rides, games, food, entertainment
Altenburg
573-824-5513
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Sam A. Baker
State Park
Jesse James
First Train
Robbery
Cherokee Ridge
Scout Camp
Lewallen
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ARCADIA VALLEY LIONS CLUB
ANNUAL IPRA RODEO
Bareback, steer wrestling and roping, barrel racing too
Lions Club Fairgrounds, Ironton
573-546-2759
ST. FRANCOIS RIVER POW WOW
Native American Dance Festival with a variety of Native American foods
Mineral Area College, Park Hills
573-756-3615
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Event features lost art demonstrations, food, games, exhibitions, antique tractors
Lions Club Fairgrounds, Ironton
573-546-7690
FALL FESTIVAL
Food, crafts, antique farm implements display
Saxon Lutheran Memorial, Frohna
573-824-5404
Wappapello
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Cape Girardeau Country Club
Cape Rock Scenic Overlook
Show Me Center
Rose Display Garden
SEMO State University (Museum)
Common Pleas Courthouse, 1854
Cape River Heritage Museum, 1908
St. Vincent Church, 1838
Glenn House, 1883
Convention & Visitors Bureau
Riverfront Park
Dutchtown
Allenville
River Campus
Fort D (Civil War), 1861
Headwaters Access
Scott City
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Sank
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Jaycee Municipal
Golf Course
Gordonville
Massey Log
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Old McKendree
Chapel, 1819
Jackson
St. Louis, Iron Mtn.
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Otahki Memorial
Visitor Interpretive
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Bent Creek
Golf Course
Memorial to
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PIONEER DAYS
Exciting fall festival with food, games, arts and crafts, and live music
at the log house
Historical Park, Marquand
573-783-7525
Castor River
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Cypress Lakes
Arrowhead
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Canyon Club
Golf Course
Clearwater
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Featuring music and spiritual entertainment, share the kickoff of the Iron County Fair
Lions Club Fairgrounds, Ironton
573-546-7515
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Hidden Valley
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Bollinger Mill
State Park
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Covered Bridge
Historic Site
Marble Hill
Glenallen
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The Little Ole Opry
Campgrounds
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Exciting rodeo events with professional cowboys
Rodeo grounds in Fredericktown
573-783-6100
Funk Memorial
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852
BOLLINGER
I-55
I-55 Rest
Areas
r
ive
51
D
CC
CC
BB
Old
Plantation
Access
848
OO
Trails End
Ranch
N
E
ter
Sycamore
Valley
Artesian
Well
Ri
ANNUAL IPRA RODEO
Rides, games, country music concerts, food and entertainment,
livestock shows from area breeders, 4H and FAA members
Arena Park, Cape Girardeau
573-334-9250
K
Maintz
Wildlife
Preserve
B
Sedgewickville
72
wa
846
Marquand
Access
MADISON
FF
er
Creek
r
July
SEMO DISTRICT FAIR
C
at
East Perry
Fairgrounds
ve
Free evening performances by a variety of top-name groups. Country,
bluegrass, new grass, gospel, golden oldies - continues into July
Long Park in Farmington
573-756- 3615
Marching bands, floats, dance groups, arts and crafts, games and
food
Desloge
573-431-3006
C
67
ew
Tower Rock Natural Area
Ri
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
LABOR DAY PARADE & PICNIC
Annapolis
ite
Hawn
Access
Sitzes
Log Homestead
1895
hit
EE
d
ke
Traditional folk music in the picnic area
Bollinger Mill State Historic Site, Burfordville
573-243-4591
September
Crane
Lake
Wh
A
Marquand
W
O
872
A
C
Old Appleton
72
852
Rock Pile
Mountain
Wilderness
C
Spiva
Azalea
Park
K
oo
Cr
FOLK MUSIC CONCERT
Lesterville
Access
Pinecrest
Camp
Marble Creek
Campground
le
Fun for the whole family, booths, arts and crafts, food, music, amusement rides, concerts
Downtown Farmington
573-756-3615
Barbecue contest, children’s games, car show, refreshments
Downtown Farmington
573-756-3615
Battle of
Fredericktown Site
(Civil War)
Thompson
Ford
Access
Dolle
(Bollinger's)
Mill
Tower Rock National Landmark
Altenburg
A
CAPE
GIRARDEAU
Saxon Landing Marker
A
"Little"
School, 1898
F
St. Maurus
Shrine
Concordia Log Cabin College, 1839
Loeber Log Cabin, 1839
Trinity Lutheran Church, 1867
and "Big" School, 1845
C
KK
916
pi
Saxon Lutheran
Memorial, 1820
Frohna
KK
Litt
COUNTRY DAYS
Wilderness
Lodge
E
D
Apple
208
Cobalt
Village
issip
O
Biehle
Little
Whitewater
Conservation
Area
HH
W
Fredericktown
D
E
49
928
Miss
D
St. Joseph
Shrine
J
Junction City
Seventy Six
Conservation Area
C
B
O
Duchesne
Access
Vance Aviation
Museum
O
124
Fredericktown
City Lake
J
131
Riversedge
Campground
Black River Lodge
BACKYARD BARBECUE
124
Log Cabin Inn
Suites
342
Twin Rivers
Landing
IRON
Amidon Memorial
Conservation
Area
350
PERRY
Longtown
K
Red Rock Landing
Conservation Area
Perry Park Center
Hill of Peace
Historic Church
Faherty
House
1825
Perryville
Country
Club
51
er
June
Lower Taum Sauk
Lake
E
535
Silver Mines
Recreation
Area
21
21
49
er
Riv
Colorful annual procession honoring Our Lady of the
Miraculous Medal
National Shrine of the Miraculous Medal, Perryville
573-547-8344
Taum Sauk
Mountain
State Park
U
A historical, annual city-wide festival celebrating
Jackson’s heritage
Downtown Jackson
573-243-8131
AA
OO
Fredericktown
Country
Club
72
Ketcherside
Mountain
State Forest
KOA
Campgrounds
C
Crosstown
P
Mark Twain
National Forest
Memorial Plantation
Riv
Annual May Procession
204
HOMECOMERS CELEBRATION
Perry County
Community Lake
Oak-Den
Ranch
67
Perry County
Museum
Madrigal dinner, series of Shakespearian productions and musical events,
series extends into November
Mineral Area College, Park Hills
573-518-2125
Menfro
Perryville
T
Millstream
Gardens
Conservation Area
Roselle
Access
Stouts
Creek
Shut-Ins
V
WW
tor
Aircraft on display, aviation related special events, food
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
573-334-6230
204
N
Taum Sauk
Museum
AUGUST Continued
Royal Gorge
Shut-Ins
Ball Mill
Resurgence
(Miraculous Medal Shrine)
Audubon
Trail
Cas
Cape Girardeau Air Show and Fly In
21
Taum
Sauk
Trail
Johnson
Shut-Ins
State Park
Hundred Mile Yard Sale
All towns along Missouri Highway 25 from Jackson to Kennett, Memorial Day Weekend
573-243-8131
Arcadia
CC
J
Brushy Creek
Resort
N
T
Syenite
Access
Belgique
51
St. Mary's Seminary
and Museum, 1818
DD
er
MM
SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKLAND
St. Mary's
City Access
61
S-Bar-F
Scout Camp
H
AA
216
French festival with lectures, food and French entertainment
Merchant Street, Ste. Genevieve
573-883-7102
Fall harvest festival featuring craft demonstrations, food and music
Black Forest Villages, Cape Girardeau
573-335-0899
Z
N
AA
Long House, 1833
& Historic
Marker
OO
Gruner
Ford
Access
ST. FRANCOIS
Arcadia
Valley
Country
Club
N
O
LA FETE FRANÇAISE
Antique tractor show, antique tractor pull, car show, bed races, live
entertainment, games, crafts and food
Fair Grounds, Altenburg
573-824-5970
W
Battle Site and Museum
ck
OCTOBERFEST AT BLACK FOREST VILLAGES
H
P
B
Riv
Carnival rides, art show, all-day craft fair and sale
Downtown Perryville
573-547-6062
Civic
Center
& Waterpark
Fort
Davidson, 1861
V
96
61
A
Iron Mtn.
Lake
U
Kaskaskia
Island
r
ve
Ri
er
Runs scheduled through three counties: St. Francois, Iron
and Washington
Desloge City Park
573-431-3006
DD
Viburnum
Dillard
Mill
Doe Run
Raceway
N
Viburnum
Golf and
Country Club
s
Farmer’s market, crafts, food and entertainment
Historic District, Ste. Genevieve
573-883-3221
St. Mary
F
H
Harvest Fest/German Days
Aux
144
Farmington
nci
Fra
B
Parade, 4H and business exhibits, rides, crafts and food
Marble Hill
573-238-2750
(Home of Popeye)
916
B
Bismarck
St.
I-55
J
Eagle Lake
Golf Club
D
32
St. Joe
State Park
Bismarck Lake
Conservation Area
Buford Mtn.
Conservation Area
Leadington
er
Hawn
State Park
Pickle Springs
Natural Area
Fairgrounds
& Speedway
er
g
C
HARVEST FESTIVAL
Chester
Riv
M
32
O
Riv
Bi
Council Bluff Lake
Recreation Area
Mineral Area
College
Riv
ANNUAL MEMORIAL POKER RUN
Leadwood
Park Hills
STE. GENEVIEVE
C
Desloge
21
May
Bonne
Terre
Ham and bean supper, live music, parade, booths, contests, children’s games
Community Center, Annapolis
573-598-3801
(1st. State Capital of Illinois)
(Liberty Bell of the West)
s
Vase
K
ANNAPOLIS FREEDOM FEST
Kaskaskia
O
D
er
Civic
Center
A
Riv
8
Flat
Driving tour of cities and towns in River Heritage Region
Cape, Perry, Bollinger and Scott Counties
573-238-2750
Major cross-country motorcycle race
Park Hills
573-431-3577
(ILLINOIS)
Ste. Genevieve
Country Club
Bonne Terre
Mines
Shepard
House, 1864
Leadwood
Access
SEMINARY PICNIC
MISSISSIPPI VALLEY SCENIC TOUR
FLAT RIVER GRAND PRIX
Amoureux House, 1770
Bolduc House, 1770
Bolduc-Lemeilleur House, 1820
Felix Valle State Historic Site, 1818
Guibourd-Valle House, 1785
Ste. Genevieve Museum
Ste. Genevieve Winery
Tourist Information Center
Fort Kaskaskia State Park
and Pierre Menard Home
Ste.
Genevieve
Y
Y
Cherokee
Landing
Canoe Rental
Leadbelt
Golf Club
Terre Du Lac
Country Club
Moses
Austin
Tomb
JOUR DE FETE
Bow shooting, knife and outdoor skills demonstrations,
Scottish games
Arcadia Academy, Arcadia
573-546-4249
Ste. Genevieve Historic District
Ste. Genevieve
Modoc Ferry
V
67
St. Francois
State
Park
ncis
ARCADIA ACADEMY RENDEZVOUS
Springtime fun including arts and crafts, carnival rides, 5K run
High School campus, Fredericktown
573-783-3581.
Big
47
ST. JOE RENDEZVOUS
April
I-55 Rest Areas
Country music, arts and crafts, games, food, antique car show and mine tours
Viburnum
573-244-3371
(1st. Settlement in Missouri, 1735)
Bloomsdale
August
Performances by well-known jazz professionals and high school students from throughout the state
Mineral Area College, Park Hills
573-518-2280
OLD MINER’S DAY
Fort de Chartres
State Park
pi
Magnolia
Hollow
Conservation
Area
61
Blackwell
(Jeremiah)
Access
St. Fra
MINERAL AREA COLLEGE JAZZ FESTIVAL
AZALEA FESTIVAL
Washington
State Park
21
Annual County fair featuring rides, games, food booths, fun for the
whole family
County Fairgrounds, Ste. Genevieve
573-883-3548
Superb Missouri Bluegrass bands, food, fun
Meadow Heights School, Patton
573-866-2924
Wild ride for bulls and riders
Arcadia Valley Lions Club Fairgrounds, Ironton
573-546-2759.
ip
(ILLINOIS)
Ste. Genevieve County Fair
DOGWOOD HILLS BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
German music and dancers, food, games, crafts
Ironton
573-546-7690
October
iss
Annual visit of the Delta Queen and the Mississippi Queen features
the Captain’s Foghorn Follies passenger talent competition
Cape Girardeau riverfront
800-777-0068
Celtic festival featuring bagpipes, food and entertainment
Arcadia
573-546-7690
GERMANFEST
M
The Great Steamboat Race
BRIGADOON IN THE VALLEY
September Continued
Dark Cypress
Swamp
Conservation
Area
ARCADIA VALLEY CIVIL WAR HERITAGE DAY
Features re-enactors demonstrating drills and camp life, includes a moonlight tour
of battlefield
Fort Davidson State Historic Site, Pilot Knob
573-546-3454
SHOW ME ARTS & CRAFTS EXTRAVAGANZA
Huge arts & crafts fair at four locations
Cape Girardeau & Jackson
800-777-0068
CHRISTMAS PARADE OF LIGHTS
Fun for the family - over 100 lighted floats
Downtown Cape Girardeau
800-777-0068