Cape Girardeau

Located in the southeastern part of the state, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, is a city of 38,000 residents. It is a low-cost alternative to big city living, while still having excellent entertainment, dining, and shopping options. The only thing it really lacks is the heavy traffic you'll find in other parts of this area. Cape Girardeau is a college town, as it is home to Southeast Missouri State University. After dark, you'll find younger adults looking for fun and enjoying the nightlife options here. This city also has a number of historic sites and things to do for the older set. Residents and visitors to the area enjoy the humid, subtropical climate, and the natural beauty of this region of the country. This is a city that is very friendly to bike riders and joggers, with miles of trails that allow one to get around well without the use of a car.