I was recently in downtown Cape Girardeau with guests for a meal at Port Cape (excellent restaurant in one of the oldest buildings in Cape). The restaurant sits on the riverfront and across from the floodwall murals. After dining, we got an ice cream cone to go (hand dipped!) and strolled along the murals. I think the murals are well... more

It's been years since I lived and visited Cape. What a pleasant surprise to find an outdoor museum and history lesson, all-in-one! On my husband's first visit to the area, we spent a leisurely few minutes walking by the river and learning of all the greats that hail from the state of Missouri. I must admit, being from New York... more

This mural stretches for several blocks in old downtown Cape on the flood wall that was built several years ago to contain the Mississippi. If you go down to the edge of the river, you will drive or walk along this wall to get to the opening that lets you on to the levee. There are placards every 20 or... more