14 days in Southeast Missouri Itinerary

Jackson is a city in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States. Family-friendly places like Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center and Missouri Wall of Fame will thrill your kids. Change things up with these side-trips from Jackson: New Madrid (Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site, Mississippi River Observation Deck, &more). Next up on the itinerary: immerse yourself in nature at Trail of Tears State Park, stroll through Trail of Tears, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Old St.Vincent's Church, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at McKendree Chapel.

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Cedar Rapids to Jackson is an approximately 6-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of flight and car. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Cedar Rapids in December: high temperatures in Jackson hover around 47°F and lows are around 30°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Tue) to allow time to travel to Eminence.

Eminence is a city in Shannon County, Missouri, United States. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Big Spring and Falling Spring Mill. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Eminence: West Plains (Ozark Heritage Welcome Center, Escape West Plains, &more). Spend the 25th (Fri) exploring nature at Alley Spring Grist Mill Historic Site. There's still lots to do: admire the majestic nature at Echo Bluff State Park.

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You can drive from Jackson to Eminence in 2.5 hours. December in Eminence sees daily highs of 48°F and lows of 29°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) early enough to travel to Bonne Terre.

Bonne Terre is a city in St. Kids will appreciate attractions like Bonne Terre Mine Tours - West End Diving and The Space Museum. Venture out of the city with trips to Middle Brook (Taum Sauk Mountain State Park & Johnson's Shut-ins State Park), Arcadia Valley (in Arcadia) and Sainte Genevieve (Bolduc House Museum, Felix Valle House State Historic Site, &more). There's more to do: admire the majestic nature at St. Francois State Park and explore the fascinating underground world of Onondaga Cave.

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You can drive from Eminence to Bonne Terre in 2 hours. While traveling from Eminence, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Bonne Terre, ranging from highs of 43°F to lows of 28°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Eureka.

Eureka is a city located in St. Bring the kids along to Six Flags St Louis and Route 66 State Park. Change things up with these side-trips from Eureka: New Haven (John Colter Memorial & Pinckney Bend Distillery) and Sullivan (Fisher Cave & Meramec State Park). There's still lots to do: stroll around West Tyson County Park, cool off at Hurricane Harbor, and relax in the rural setting at Winding Brook Estates Lavender Farm.

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You can drive from Bonne Terre to Eureka in 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 45°F in December, and nighttime lows around 27°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.