8 days in Southeast Missouri Itinerary

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Eminence: Montauk State Park (in Salem) and Big Spring (in Van Buren). Spend the 30th (Tue) exploring nature at Alley Spring Grist Mill Historic Site.

For where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, read Eminence driving holiday planning site.

Lafayette to Eminence is an approximately 10-hour car ride. Traveling from Lafayette in August, expect Eminence to be a bit cooler, temps between 85°F and 65°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Wed) early enough to drive to New Haven.

On the 1st (Thu), view the masterpieces at Astral Glass Studio and Gallery, then sample the fine beverages at Pinckney Bend Distillery, then get to know the fascinating history of John Colter Memorial, and finally learn about winemaking at Robller Vineyard.

To find traveler tips, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the New Haven trip planner.

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. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) to allow time to drive to Bonne Terre.

On the 2nd (Fri), see some colorful creatures with Bonne Terre Mine Tours - West End Diving, admire the majestic nature at St. Francois State Park, and then immerse yourself in nature at Johnson's Shut-ins State Park. On the next day, admire the majestic nature at Hawn State Park, then identify plant and animal life at Pickle Springs Natural Area, and then learn about winemaking at Crown Valley Winery.

To see other places to visit, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Bonne Terre online driving holiday planner.

Traveling by car from New Haven to Bonne Terre takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In September, plan for daily highs up to 81°F, and evening lows to 58°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) so you can drive to Cape Girardeau.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Sun): make a trip to Missouri Wall of Fame, then 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. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: hike along Trail of Tears and then walk around Riverfront Bridge Park.

To see reviews, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Cape Girardeau online trip itinerary builder.

Drive from Bonne Terre to Cape Girardeau in 2 hours. In September in Cape Girardeau, expect temperatures between 83°F during the day and 58°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 5th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive back home.