River Heritage, Missouri
Like a winding stream, the River Heritage Region reveals beauty, wonder and inspiration at every turn. Delicately preserved river towns and quaint country villages charm guests with turn-of-the-century architecture, antique shops and historic sites. Majestic, wooded bluffs tower above the Mississippi River in this picturesque section of the state. Gently rolling countryside dips into valleys, while sparkling creeks meander through fertile farmland.
A trip through Missouri's "Bootheel," dotted with farms, villages and historical landmarks, radiates both Southern ambiance and a contemporary spirit. Discover quaint downtown shops, locally inspired cafes and tranquil river walks at almost every turn. In the end, you may claim Missouri's River Heritage Region as one of your favorite vacation destinations.
Explore River Heritage
Madison County Courthouse
The Madison County Courthouse in the small county seat of Fredericktown, Missouri (population 3,950) was built in 1899
Fredericktown, MO Historic CourthousesHiggerson School Historic Site
Restored to the one-room school that operated at Higgerson Landing on the Mississippi River in 1948
New Madrid, MO Historic SchoolhousesBollinger County Museum of Natural History
"Home of the Missouri Dinosaur" the Bollinger County Museum of Natural History shows the official Missouri dinosaur story and life size model of Missouri dinosaur, Hypsibema missouriense.
Marble Hill, MO MuseumsFelix Valle' House State Historic Site
The site includes the 1818 Federal-style Felix Valle'
Ste. Genevieve, MO MuseumsRush Linbaugh Hometown Tour
Self-driving tour will take you past sites that influenced Rush'
Cape Girardeau, MO ToursMalden Historical Museum
American Indian artifacts, Egyptian collection, WWI, WWII, Korean War, fashions from early 1800s to 1900
Malden, MO MuseumsBonne Terre Mine
World's largest manmade cavern, parts of it are filled with billions of gallons of crystal-clear water, is a year-round SCUBA diving mecca. Walking and boat tours explore remote portions of the mine and underground lake's 17-mile shoreline. Dived and filmed by Jacques Cousteau, a
Bonne Terre, MO Natural AttractionsSte. Genevieve Museum
A museum of Ste. Genevieve artifacts established in 1935
Ste. Genevieve, MO Museums