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
Higgerson School Historic Site
Restored to the one-room school that operated at Higgerson Landing on the Mississippi River in 1948
New Madrid, MO Historic SchoolhousesMadison County Courthouse
The Madison County Courthouse in the small county seat of Fredericktown, Missouri (population 3,950) was built in 1899
Fredericktown, MO Historic CourthousesBollinger 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 MuseumsWarren E. Hearnes Museum
Stop by for a tour and view items from Governor Warren E. Hearnes' 22
Charleston, MO MuseumsFarmington Water Park
Largest water park in the area. Two giant slides, 500
Farmington, MO Water ParksFaherty House
Four-room brick and stone house. Stone rooms built between 1827-1831. Brick rooms added 1854. The Faherty family lived in the house for nearly 100
Perryville, MO Historic HomesOld Saint Vincent Church
Beautifully restored, Historic (1853) church, built in English-Gothic style architecture. Tours, concerts, weekly 10
Cape Girardeau, MO Historic Churches