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Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center is an event venue at 2289 County Park Dr, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701. It is in Cape Girardeau and Scott counties County, about 55 miles from Paducah.
The Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, is connected to the state’s long history of conservation efforts. The Missouri Department of Conservation was created in 1937, initially funded by hunting, fishing, and trapping permits. In 1976, the Design for Conservation program introduced a sales tax to provide consistent funding. Missouri has since become a national leader in conservation. The nature center reflects this legacy, supporting the state’s commitment to preserving natural resources and wildlife.
- Address
- 2289 County Park Dr, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
- Phone
- (573) 290-5218
- County
- Cape Girardeau and Scott counties
- Distance
- about 55 miles from Paducah (straight line)
About Cape Girardeau
Cape Girardeau is a city in southeastern Missouri, located along the Mississippi River in Cape Girardeau and Scott counties. Incorporated in 1808, it was named after Jean Baptiste de Girardot, who established a trading post there around 1733. The city became a significant river port after steamboat trade began in 1835 and played a role in the Civil War during the 1863 Battle of Cape Girardeau. Known as the City of Roses, it features landmarks like the Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge and the Mississippi River Tales Mural. Visitors can reach Cape Girardeau by river transportation or nearby regional airports. The city is about 100 miles southeast of St. Louis and offers nearby parks such as Riverfront Park and Cape Rock Park.
Getting there
- Rail and air
- Accessible via river transportation and nearby regional airports
- Nearest city
- St. Louis, approximately 100 miles northwest
Around Cape Girardeau
- Mississippi River Tales Mural: A large mural covering 18,000 square feet on the downtown floodwall depicting local history.
- Riverfront Park: Park along the Mississippi River where riverboats dock and visitors can enjoy river views.
- Fort D Historic Site: One of the historic sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Confederate War Memorial: A memorial commemorating Confederate soldiers.
- Riverfront Park: Offers riverboat docking and scenic views of the Mississippi River.
- Cape Rock Park: Features the remaining rock from the original cape overlooking the river.
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Frequently Asked
- Where is Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center located?
- Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center is at 2289 County Park Dr, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701, in Cape Girardeau and Scott counties County.
- What is there to see in Cape Girardeau?
- Places to see in Cape Girardeau include Mississippi River Tales Mural, Riverfront Park, Fort D Historic Site, Confederate War Memorial, Riverfront Park.
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