8 days in Southeast Missouri Itinerary

Change things up with these side-trips from Eminence: Montauk State Park (in Salem) and Big Spring (in Van Buren). Spend the 28th (Sun) exploring nature at Alley Spring Grist Mill Historic Site.

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Lafayette to Eminence is an approximately 10-hour car ride. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Lafayette in August; daily highs in Eminence reach 85°F and lows reach 65°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Mon) early enough to go by car to New Haven.

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Tue): view the masterpieces at Astral Glass Studio and Gallery, sample the fine beverages at Pinckney Bend Distillery, then appreciate the extensive heritage of John Colter Memorial, and finally do a tasting at Robller Vineyard.

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You can drive from Eminence to New Haven in 3 hours. In August, daily temperatures in New Haven can reach 84°F, while at night they dip to 65°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Bonne Terre.

Start off your visit on the 31st (Wed): see some colorful creatures with Bonne Terre Mine Tours - West End Diving, then admire the majestic nature at St. Francois State Park, and then admire the majestic nature at Johnson's Shut-ins State Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 1st (Thu): immerse yourself in nature at Hawn State Park, identify plant and animal life at Pickle Springs Natural Area, and then learn about winemaking at Crown Valley Winery.

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Traveling by car from New Haven to Bonne Terre takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In August in Bonne Terre, expect temperatures between 84°F during the day and 65°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) early enough to drive to Cape Girardeau.

On the 2nd (Fri), don't miss a visit to Missouri Wall of Fame, identify plant and animal life at Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center, then see the interesting displays at Crisp Museum, and finally try your luck at Century Casino Cape Girardeau. Keep things going the next day: hike along Trail of Tears and then stroll around Riverfront Bridge Park.

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Traveling by car from Bonne Terre to Cape Girardeau takes 2 hours. In September, daytime highs in Cape Girardeau are 83°F, while nighttime lows are 58°F. On the 3rd (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive back home.