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
Bollinger 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 MuseumsMadison 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 SchoolhousesOld Saint Vincent Church
Beautifully restored, Historic (1853) church, built in English-Gothic style architecture. Tours, concerts, weekly 10
Cape Girardeau, MO Historic ChurchesNational Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal
St. Mary's of the Barrens Church (dates to 1827)
Perryville, MO ShrinesSoutheast Missouri State University Museum
Collections of Mississippian Indian pottery and tools, 1904 World'
Cape Girardeau, MO MuseumsBattle of Fredericktown
In October of 1861, Confederate General M. Jeff Thompson led a force of 3,000 men into Southeast Missouri. On October 15, 1861
Fredericktown, MO BattlesitesMississippi County Historical Society
Victorian home built in 1899. Furnished with pieces authentic to the period. Displays include vintage clothing, Civil War memorabilia and artifacts of early area Mississippian Indian culture. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Charleston, MO Museums