What a delightful place to go for a walk. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Trails are well…read moremaintained. The boardwalk over the river was and added splendid touch. It has a unusual geological site of bending . But nothing to explain it at the site well worth a lookeeloo. Only draw back is road noise but just try to project the noise as running water a minor distraction. Not crowed and friendly other hikers

Free. Free. Free. That's right a cool learning experience for the low, low price of free! Score! I…read moremust really love my nieces because they told me there was a snake in this building, even a double headed one and I stay clear from any sort of reptile. Snakes freak me out! The conservation is beautiful. Local flowers, animals, amphibians, bees, birds, reptiles and fish. They had information about hunting, fishing, and all the animals. One thing I learned is that the Queen Bee has a green spot on her back. I used to teach elementary and I never knew that. (Or maybe I'm forgot) either way... How cool! They have a few activities for the kids and toucan so use binoculars and look at birds, butterflies and squirrels right outside the window. It's quite beautiful and a fun way to learn.

After enjoying two beers at nearby Many Good Things Brewing, I walked a bit along the riverside. No…read morebarges passing this time but it was still an amazing view that goes north around the bend and south to see the beautiful Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge. Some seating here and a few captions, don't miss the "high water" marks on the floodwall. Holy smokes! [Review 1252 of 2024 - 354 in Missouri - 22275 overall]

So I moved here in October of 2017 and this is the best place to live and raise a family! I came…read morefrom CA and I will never go back even though many locals give me the look like I should! Seriously this place is beautiful and the people are amazing and very kind and country everyone is generous. Best Sweet Tea in Jackson is Mercados near Fro Yogurt spot!

October 23, 2021 Wow…read morethis place is so cool! What a perfect stop to let the kids run about on this rainy day. Downstairs is designed more for younger kids. Upstairs designed more for kids 8 and above. Supervision is mandatory. Lots of themed rooms for kids to learn through play. There's a garden room with big water tables. An auto shop for the car enthusiasts. A farm where you can "milk"a cow (fake cow &water). A grocery store where the kids can shop and be the cashier. A veterinarian pet shop. Fire department. Well baby check office. There are cool tubes with air that suck up handkerchiefs and tunnel above your head and shoot out from the ceiling. Musical rooms. Hair styling room. A theater room complete with a stage and curtain! There's a Lego wall. And rubber band wall to make art. A small real plane to climb in and imagine flying over fields. Really too much to list. But wow! Great entertainment for kids (and parents) of all ages. Covid19 protocol: Bathrooms were clean. Hands sanitizer was placed all over both upstairs and downstairs. Employees wore masks. Patrons were strongly recommended to wear masks, although most didn't. Staff picked up several times while we were there.. although i didn't notice any surface cleaning. Now my cooty radar was a little high, but i get that way in any type of kids play area. I made sure my kids sanitized hands after each room and we washed hands before leaving. Lots of touchable surfaces. Pre pandemic, i wouldn't think much about it, but current pandemic, I just am a little more leery. So go with that in mind. And don't come if you or anyone is sick. Above all.. ENJOY! Very cool place.

discovery is the best place a child could ask for it's so relatable to the real life just much…read morecooler I love discovery so much !

I searched forever and through a random subdivision looking for the trail in this park based on…read moreinfo already on the internet. As long as it took I could have gone to Trail of Tears and found some real trails. First off, directions. There was not a sign labeling the park, but merely a street sign labeled "Klaus Park Drive." If you are coming from the north from Jackson, it will be a left turn, or a right turn coming from Cape. You will not be able to see the trail directly from the road, nor are there any trailhead markings. The best description I found buried a few pages of Google searches was to park at the first pavilion and walk about 25 feet into the woods and you will intersect the trail. The trail is not much more than a foot or so wide. I found this park on Cape's website and suggested it was good for trail running, and I needed my head cleared with a good run, so I departed at 6:15 in the morning of a muggy late July day in search of this trail. No one else was at the park. I didn't record how long it was, but online it is listed at about 5K, and that seemed about right. As they were trying to cram that distance in a small space, there are many switchbacks and turns, and no significant climbs. I didn't bring headphones as one of the great parts about trail running is hearing nature...but all I heard was traffic on the adjacent interstate freeway. That was not relaxing and soon into the run I was just annoyed and wanted to get done faster. Due to the narrowness of the trail, it is definitely built for mountain bikes. I was unsure if any poisonous plants were near the trail, but if you tend to react to these plants and are running or walking, be forewarned that it isn't a clear trail and you will interact with many plants

I was fortunate enough to play here 3 times in high school......I wish I could play it again…read more Hands down the best course I've ever played in Missouri. The tee boxes are crisp, cut and boxed to perfection. The fairways are so crisp they basically tee your ball up for every shot. The rough is rough, and punishes you for being there. The bunkers are well placed and beautifully kept. Such an amazing course, I would recommend anyone to play here or be a member if they ever get the chance. Exceptional course 100% recommend.

The grounds are gorgeous...beautifully manicured. The flowers were beautiful. It was a challenge to…read morefigure out where we were going, because there weren't many signs--I'm glad we got there early. The food was great. The fruit was fresh and delicious. Baked goods were yummy. And the quiche was very good. The coffee was good and kept full. The interior was spotless. The decor was lovely. I took a peek at the bar, and it looked comfortable and classy. The employees were professional, competent, friendly and seemed sincere. We were able to find plenty of parking near the clubhouse.

Things that are awesome: The equipment (both free weights…read moreand machine) Locker rooms are very clean and have all the amenities Indoor track Cardio equipment (they have every kind you can imagine, from treadmills and ellipticals, bikes, a bring your own bike and hook it up thing, some wood name thing that imitates natural running, a few kinds of stair climbers) Free classes, both with instructors and virtual Pools Sauna Showers Activtrax Smoothie and coffee bar Swag store Everything is super clean Things that are not so awesome: You have to pay extra for some classes The people who take cross fit are inconsiderate a-holes Short weekend hours Class schedules are hard to read and should probably be listed somewhere (body pump starting in ten minutes!) I wish there were more yoga classes offered in the evening

The TeeHouse is one of Cape Girardeau's true hidden gems. Well, maybe not hidden if you're a local,…read morebut not as obvious to the occasional visitor or passerby. I was honestly surprised when there wasn't a Yelp page, especially considering the amount of traffic it received while we were there. The TeeHouse has an 18 hole mini golf course, standard outdoor driving range stations, and heated/covered bays that feature TopTracer (think Top Golf) Technology to track your ball with the ability to play a variety of games. I have personally never seen another driving range, outside of Top Golf, with this technology. The standard range stations are free to use, provided you buy a bucket of balls: $5 for small, $8 for medium, $10 for large, and $15 for extra large. Frequent visitors can pay for a punch card in advance and save a few bucks on each bucket. The same bucket prices apply to visitors wanting to use the TopTracer bays, but you will need to pay an additional $10/hr for the bay, which can accommodate up to four people. Not bad, especially if you're used to Top Golf prices. I did see a few guests struggling to setup the computer in the lane because it isn't as automatic or intuitive as Top Golf (I.e., you have to select the point on the actual range where you're going to aim), but it doesn't take too long to get the hang of it. Minigolf is $6 for adults and $5 for children and seniors. The pro shop has a decent selection of clubs and other equipment though I didn't pay attention to pricing. They also have clubs available to individuals that do not have their own clubs for use on the range. There is a small bar inside with a good selection of beers and they will do buckets if you ask. Snacks as well. There is a batting cage complex as well, but according to the sign on the front door, it is permanently closed. All in all a really cool spot in Cape for anyone looking to work on their swing, or just kill some time in a fun way. The young lady behind the counter was very pleasant and helpful, and I definitely look forward to going back the next time I'm in Cape!