Southeast Missouri
Southeast Region of Missouri.
Cities
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Map of Southeast Missouri
- 1 Alton
- 2 Cape Girardeau
- 3 Eminence
- 4 Charleston
— Hometown of former Governor Warren E. Hearnes. Visit in the springtime. - 5 New Madrid
- 6 Poplar Bluff
- 7 Sikeston
- 8 Ste. Genevieve
- 9 West Plains
- 10 Van Buren
Other destinations
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[edit]- Big Springs Park — on the outskirts of Van Buren, it is one of North America's largest freshwater springs.
- Historic downtowns of Charleston and Cape Girardeau.
Do
[edit]Rivers
[edit]The Black, Current, North Fork of the White, and their tributaries are a major draw for recreational canoeing and kayaking. There are many outfitters in this region who can help you plan a trip.
State Parks
[edit]- 1 Elephant Rocks State Park, 118 E Maple St Pilot Knob (on Highway 21 just north of Ironton), ☏ +1 573-546-3454. April–October, 8AM-8PM; November–March: 8AM-5PM. Climb around on gigantic reddish granite boulders, or enjoy a picnic and the lovely walking trails (with braile signage) around the park. The monolithic rocks overlook an old quarry and abandoned firehouse. The park is open year-round, but can get crowded on warm weekends. Camping is not allowed. free.
- 2 Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park, 148 Taum Sauk Trail Middlebrook (SOUTH on State Highway N off of Highway 21, north of Ironton), ☏ +1 573-546-2450. 8AM-6PM Spring and Fall; 8AM-7PM Summer; 8AM-4PM Winter. After being closed in 2009 by a disastrous flood, Johnson Shut-Ins is again open, and has a new boardwalk that overlooks the shut-ins. The shut-ins refer to a natural formation where the East Fork Black River has run over igneous rock and eroded a maze-like series of channels, rivulets, and cascades. It is a sort of natural water park, and many people come to swim and play here during the warm months. Hiking, Camping, and a visitor's center are available in the park.