I love love love cable-stayed bridges and the Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge is an example of why…read more It's just beautiful. With two tall H-shaped piers similar to the Quincy Bayview Bridge (Illinois), the Great River Bridge (Iowa) and the Cochrane USA Bridge (Alabama). This one is named for a Missouri politician who served as a US Representative from 1981 to 1996, it was completed in 2003 and has 60 feet of clearance below to the Mississippi River. It carries four lanes of Route 34 and Route 74 and IL 146 between East Cape Girardeau Illinois and Cape Girardeau Missouri. The bridge replaced the old Cape Girardeau Bridge which was adjacent until it was demolished in 2004. There is no toll to cross the bridge. [Review 1249 of 2024 - 351 in Missouri - 22272 overall]

How does one review a bridge?…read more From Wikipedia: "The Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge connecting Missouri's Route 34 and Route 74 with Illinois Route 146 across the Mississippi River between Cape Girardeau, Missouri and East Cape Girardeau, Illinois." It seems Bill Emerson was a Missouri representative from the 80s and 90s. I'm not exactly sure what he did that earned him a commemorative bridge, but like all things, a rudimentary Google search will probably yield all the information you can handle or desire. At nearly 4000 feet long, and four lanes wide, this is a pretty big bridge, and certainly a feat of engineering. Perhaps more interesting for us SoCal folk was crossing the Mississippi River, which any third-grader can tell you is the largest river in North America. Also of note as far as we were concerned, the bridge signified that we were only 5 miles from our destination for the evening, Jackson Missouri... Where our air-conditioned hotel room provided a welcome respite from the Missouri summer of heat and humidity. If you like bridges, come check this one out. It's no Golden Gate in SF, it's no Yangpu bridge in Shanghai, heck, it's not even a Coronado Street bridge from San Diego, but when you consider the alternative methods of crossing the mighty Mississippi just 100 years ago, you come to appreciate little things like this, that so many of us take for granted.

The wall's primary purpose is to hold back the flood waters of the mighty Mississippi River, which…read morefloods often. Most recently (Jan. 2016) the river crested over flood stage (32 feet) at 48.86 feet, which was pretty close to the top of the wall which is 53 feet high. The wall spans 500 feet and is covered with murals painted by various artists depicting the lives of 45 famous people who were born in Missouri or achieved fame while living there. Great way to take in some history as you stroll and so much better than a plan ole wall!

Great day to see the Missouri Wall Of Fame In Cape Girardeau, MO. Only 12 degrees and still worth…read morethe New Years Day drive! Ice on the Mississippi and the art on the wall to enjoy. Amazing artwork and history. Perfect for a nice long walk to enjoy!

" Very Informative Museum "…read more We went to the Crisp Museum at the University of South East Missouri . We watched a movie about the University and Museum, in a small theater first, before we walked around the museum. The Museum has a wide range of historical artifacts for you to see. The Museum is focused on the history of the the Cape Girardeau area along the Mississippi River.

The Crisp Museum is a hidden gem. They change their art gallery every 30/45 days. The history…read moregalley is very well done. From Indian artifact, River Boat information to anthropology. Very Friend people.

Super chill casino. Had a good experience with every employee I came in contact with. Bartenders…read moregave me good food recommendations since I'm not from here and dealers were pleasant and cheerful. Can't really ask for anything else from a casino. Restrooms were clean and really no complaints at all. People who complain about losing money at a casino kinda make me laugh. Had no experience with hotel staff so no review for them.

Fun atmosphere ! Love the rooftop bar and the casino itself has several game options and great staffread more

Great place! 10/10 Bring your mama and friends because they will love this place! Library's Famous…read moreRoast Beef Sandwich is to die for!!! I highly recommend. Plenty of games to play and great to throw a party here. Just talk to Cathy and she will hook you up!!!! Amazing service!!!!!

We had a really great time at the Library. The drinks were perfect and the live band was pretty…read moregood. The bathrooms were super clean and had a nice comfy bench which was perfect if you needed to take a break from dancing ;) We came here in January so it was fairly chilly, but you forgot about how cold it was once you stepped outside on their patio with the heated lamps and the live band. This place has the perfect vibe and is great for all ages! We saw people dancing and having a great time no matter if they were in their 20s or their 80s.

Worst zoo ever it was more like someone's farm, not that many animals we were hopping to see. I…read morewould never go here again They have a small gift shop

We spent the day here yesterday. Had a great time. Excellent place for kids to interact with the…read moreanimals.