8 days in Southeast Missouri Itinerary

Venture out of the city with trips to Montauk State Park (in Salem) and Big Spring (in Van Buren). Spend the 2nd (Sun) exploring nature at Alley Spring Grist Mill Historic Site.

To see reviews, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Eminence online tour builder.

Lafayette to Eminence is an approximately 10-hour car ride. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Lafayette in October, with highs in Eminence at 72°F and lows at 48°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) so you can drive to New Haven.

On the 4th (Tue), get a taste of the local shopping with 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.

For where to stay, maps, photos, and more tourist information, go to the New Haven online holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Eminence to New Haven takes 3 hours. October in New Haven sees daily highs of 70°F and lows of 48°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Bonne Terre.

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Wed): discover the deep blue sea with Bonne Terre Mine Tours - West End Diving, immerse yourself in nature at St. Francois State Park, and then immerse yourself in nature at Johnson's Shut-ins State Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: admire the majestic nature at Hawn State Park, look for all kinds of wild species at Pickle Springs Natural Area, and then learn about winemaking at Crown Valley Winery.

To find maps, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Bonne Terre trip itinerary builder.

Drive from New Haven to Bonne Terre in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In October, daily temperatures in Bonne Terre can reach 70°F, while at night they dip to 48°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can drive to Cape Girardeau.

On the 7th (Fri), make a trip to Missouri Wall of Fame, then look for all kinds of wild species at Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center, then examine the collection at Crisp Museum, and finally try your luck at Century Casino Cape Girardeau. Here are some ideas for day two: hike along Trail of Tears and then stroll around Riverfront Bridge Park.

For where to stay, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Cape Girardeau visit planner.

You can drive from Bonne Terre to Cape Girardeau in 2 hours. In October, daily temperatures in Cape Girardeau can reach 73°F, while at night they dip to 48°F. On the 8th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive back home.