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Shawnee Park Center
835 South West End Boulevard, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
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About
Shawnee Park Center is an event venue at 835 South West End Boulevard, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703. It is in Cape Girardeau and Scott counties County, about 55 miles from Paducah.
- Address
- 835 South West End Boulevard, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
- Phone
- (573) 339-6346
- 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, covering about 28.5 square miles. It was named after Jean Baptiste de Girardot, who established a trading post around 1733, and was incorporated in 1808. Known as the City of Roses, it became a major river port after steamboat trade began in 1835. The Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge, completed in 2003, connects the city across the river. Cape Girardeau is accessible by river transportation and nearby regional airports, with St. Louis about 100 miles northwest. Nearby landmarks include the Mississippi River Tales Mural, Riverfront Park, and the historic Fort D site. The city serves as an economic center for southeastern Missouri.
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 Shawnee Park Center located?
- Shawnee Park Center is at 835 South West End Boulevard, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703, 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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