Missouri's Southeast region provides visitors with a variety of places
to see and things to do. Its a beautiful area with mountains, streams rivers,
caves, bluffs and wetlands. Paddle a canoe. Hike. Bike. Ride a horse. Hike.
Enjoy nature in one of the many state parks in the region. Taste wines at
local wineries. Tour a mine. Visit a historic landmark, museum or art gallery.
Go shopping for bargains or antiques. Play at a water park all day long.
Listen to a concert.
Main cities are Cape Girardeau and Ste. Genevieve.
Highlights
- Farmington Water Park at Farmington
- Festivals - Bluegrass
- Museums
- Caverns
- Memorials
- Theatres
- Outlet stores
- Shopping Malls
- Antique Malls
- Drag Racing
- Civil War Historic Sites
- Breathtaking Views of the Mississippi River
- Mark Twain National Forest
- Onondaga Cave - Leasburg
- Ozark National Scenic Riverways
- Springs
- Taum Sauk Mountain State Park
- Trail of Tears State Park
- Wineries
- Bluegrass festivals
- Lake Wappapello
- hiking and biking trails
- Petroglphs at Washington State Park Petosi
- Canoeing, Kayaking and boating
- Float trips
- horseback riding
- Ranches
- Marinas
Rivers
Some places have canoe, raft and tube rentals. Some have guided float
trips too.
- Big River is near Potosi.
- Black River is near Lesterville.
- Castor River is near Marquand.
- Current River is near Steelville.
- Eleven Point River is near Doniphan, Eminence, Salem and Van Buren.
- Huzzah River is near Steelville.
- Jacks Fork River is near Eminence.
- Meramec River is near Park Hills and Steelville.
- St. Francis River is near Patterson
- Upper Meramec River is near Boubon.