- TripBuzz found 21 things to do with kids in or near Cape Girardeau, Missouri, including 1 fun activity for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cobden.
- From Lazy L Safari Park to Cape Splash Family Aquatic Center, the Cape Girardeau area offers 31 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Water Parks, Movie Theaters and History Museums.
- Located in Southeast Missouri, Cape Girardeau is home to Southeast Missouri University. With nearly 1/3 of the population being that of students, the city is a college town with the university being one of the largest employers. Resting on the Mississippi River, the downtown area is popular with both residents and tourists. This is partially because of the artistic murals on the floodwall that tell the history of the community.
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Cape Girardeau is home to the Lazy L Safari Park, a series of barns that let visitors get up close and personal with many fascinating animals. Most of the denizens of Lazy L Safari Park are available for petting and feeding.
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1565 N. Kingshighway, Cape Girardeau, MO
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Water slides, playgrounds and a lazy river are found on Cape Splash Family Aquatic Center's site. It can host birthday parties and other special events.
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The Discovery Playhouse in Cape Girareau, Missouri is a hands-on children's museum. It includes an indoor splash pool and water play area, plus numerous exhibits on topics such as money, telling time, basic geometry, astronomy and chemistry.
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An inflatable indoor play center covering 6,000 square feet, LeBounce also has its own dinning service with child friendly menus, and can host birthday parties and other special events.
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1565 N Kingshighway Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
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Located within Osage Park, Cape Splash Water Park is a family aquatic center with water-based activities, concessions and changing rooms. The park features a spray pad, slides, a lazy river, swirl and leisure pools and umbrella shade structures.
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West Park Lanes is a bowling alley that features synthetic lanes, electronic scoring, and a snack bar with pizza, soft drinks, and snacks. The alley hosts a variety of leagues and tournaments.
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County Park Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
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Cape Girardeau County Parks oversees all the county parks in the city of Cape Girardeau. Parks include monuments, a disc golf course, hiking and biking trails, picnic areas, and playgrounds, and host a variety of special events.
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2277-2299 N County Park Road, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
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Situated on 79-acres of forestry, the Missouri Conservation Nature Center is a natural preserve that is characterized by woodlands, creeks, and prairie plantings. The land is also home to Lake Springfield.
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518 S. Fountain St, One University Plaza, SE Mo State University, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
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Dedicated to Native American history and art, The Crisp Museum is located on the River Campus of Southeast Missouri State University. The museum documents the advanced society of prehistoric stone age mound-building tribes that once dominated central North America.
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Originally a trading post, the 21.3 acre Cape Rock Park provides picnic tables and views of the Mississippi River. The park remains underdeveloped in order to keep the natural areas intact.