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| D-man Bird Watching at the Cape Girardeau Nature Center |
Welcome to Summer Friends, I know our summer is fully running
with softball games, fishing, and summer school. Yes, I am one of those mean moms that make my
kids go to summer school, with good reason of course!
If you are like me summer means you are trying to entertain a
gang on a budget, so I have created a list of a few great places that will keep
you and your kiddos intrigued and busy!
Cape Girardeau
Nature Center- Rather it is a quick break for the afternoon or check
out all the awesome programs they are having the Cape Girardeau Nature Center
is often our sanctuary from the heat. We can stop in and check out the animals,
entertain ourselves with interactive exhibits, and if I am lucky, my wild ones
might actually learn something. The nature center is good for all ages REALLY,
even I find myself gazing at the latest artwork displayed.
Cape River
Heritage Museum -- Learn the Cape Girardeau River Heritage, the
history of what Cape Girardeau use to be, and just check out some awesome
artifacts from the Cape Girardeau's past. This museum is good for all curious
ages, but it is a museum of history, so your visit is what you make it. My kids
loved the Pilot House and Fire Truck, of course who wouldn't be.
Rosemary Berkel
and Harry L. Crisp II Museum -- Discovery stories of the Native
Americans, the Mississippi River, the boats, the railroad, and much more. Crisp
museum is a great for a short afternoon outing kids are always intrigued by the
talking exhibits and you never know they may learn a bit of history.
Discovery
Playhouse -- Need I say more than Discovery Playhouse, well of
course I do! Discovery Playhouse is full of interactive displays, bright
colors, and ways to keep those little imaginations turning. Discovery Playhouse
also host weekly programs like music morning, check their website for more
information. I am going to throw my Momma opinion here, Discovery Playhouse is
PERFECT for my little man that is four, but my little woman who is almost 9
does tend to get bored about thirty minutes after we get there. Now do not get
discouraged by that keep in mind that every child is different and if you have
never visited your older kids may love it.
LeBounce --
The giant indoor bounce house also now offers Bazooka Ball. Hours of fun, leads
to hours of peace and quiet....I speak from experience! Follow their facebook
page as they often offer special prices and daily deals!
Southeast
Missouri State Aquatics Center -- I know it is summer and we
are suppose to be laying beside the pool working on our tan, well let's just
face it when it is 106 outside the last thing I want to do is lay on a hot pool
deck. Catch your waves inside; they even have an indoor zip line!
