Southeast Missouri State University has now been finished with classes for almost two weeks. That means everybody that was leaving Cape G. for the summer has left. Now there is just a few of us left behind hiding out in apartments or friends houses. Working full time and spending our free time twiddling our thumbs, watching massive amounts of Netflix, or spending lots of time with the few friends that stayed in Cape also. But if all of that fun stuff has not already it soon will become boring. But instead of being board out your mind this summer here is ten things you can do with your friends or family this summer.
1. Spend the day downtown
Shopping or just wondering through stores. Downtown has a lot to offer, you can talk with and meet lots of people also.
2. Explore Trial of Tears State Park
Located in Jackson Missouri, there is lots of hiking trials and places to sit and read or talk with friends.
3. Spend the day by the river
Bring a book and pack a lunch. Spend the day by the water watching the barrages and people walking it is worth it.
4. Lambert's
Located in Sikeston Missouri it is about a minute drive from Cape Though as anyone and they say its worth the drive and the wait.
5. The Conservation Center
This place is free! It has lots to look at and some hiking trails, it is also surrounded by a large park to relax in or eat a picnic lunch in after.
6. Cape Splash and Aquatic Center
Opening Memorial day weekend this is fun for the whole family. Prices vary on age and group, but enjoy the day in the sun.
7. Escape Cape
Located off 1231 Broadway, you and up to 10 friends try to solve the puzzle to escape the room in one hour. This place does only take reservations so call ahead.
8. Tunes at Twilight
Tunes at Twilight provides free local music and happens every Friday evening from mid May through mid September. The event it free and is located at the Old Court House Gazebo downtown. Most of the music begins either at 6:30 or 7. Click http://www.oldtowncape.org/Tunes%20at%20Twilight.aspx for a full schedule and times.
9. First Friday's
First Friday's is a event that Art's Council host it runs every first Friday of the month from 6-9 p.m. Art Gallerias and stores downtown stay open late for the event and often hand out free food and beverages.
10. SEMO District Fair/ Sikeston Rodeo
Both of these are towards the end of the summer but the Sikeston Rodeo is August 10th through the 13th. The Rodeo will have great food and lots to see. It will also have a concert every night this years line up is Chase Rice, Granger Smith, and Dwight Yoakam. The SEMO District Fair runs September 10th through 17th. It will be a week long of food rides and entertainment. Though not all events have been release yet, Christian Rapper Lacrae will be part of the entertainment.
