8 days in Southeast Missouri Itinerary

Eminence is a city in Shannon County, Missouri, United States. Kick off your visit on the 9th (Fri): immerse yourself in nature at Montauk State Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 10th (Sat): explore the striking landscape of Alley Spring Grist Mill Historic Site.

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Omaha to Eminence is an approximately 7.5-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of flight and car. In October, daily temperatures in Eminence can reach 72°F, while at night they dip to 48°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Middle Brook.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Sun): immerse yourself in nature at Taum Sauk Mountain State Park and then admire the majestic nature at Johnson's Shut-ins State Park.

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You can drive from Eminence to Middle Brook in 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 70°F in October, and nighttime lows around 48°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Cape Girardeau.

Cape Girardeau is a city in Cape Girardeau and Scott counties in the U.S. On the 12th (Mon), stroll around Riverfront Bridge Park, tour the pleasant surroundings at Trail of Tears, and then make a trip to Missouri Wall of Fame. On the 13th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: walk around A.C. Brase Arena Building & Park, then look for all kinds of wild species at Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center, then pause for some serene contemplation at McKendree Chapel, and finally admire the majestic nature at Trail of Tears State Park.

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Drive from Middle Brook to Cape Girardeau in 2 hours. In October in Cape Girardeau, expect temperatures between 73°F during the day and 48°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Sainte Genevieve.

Ste. Kick off your visit on the 14th (Wed): take in breathtaking views at Hickory Canyons, look for all kinds of wild species at Pickle Springs Natural Area, then admire the majestic nature at Hawn State Park, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Sainte Genevieve Catholic Parish.

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Traveling by car from Cape Girardeau to Sainte Genevieve takes 1.5 hours. In October, daytime highs in Sainte Genevieve are 70°F, while nighttime lows are 49°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Wed) early enough to drive to Sullivan.

Sullivan is a city that straddles the border of Franklin County and Crawford County in the U.S. On the 15th (Thu), admire the majestic nature at Meramec State Park, Head underground at Onondaga Cave, and then admire the majestic nature at Onondaga Cave State Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 16th (Fri): admire the majestic nature at St. Francois State Park, then discover the deep blue sea with Bonne Terre Mine Tours - West End Diving, then engage your brain at The Space Museum, and finally kick your exploration up a notch at Caveman Zipline.

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Getting from Sainte Genevieve to Sullivan by car takes about 2 hours. October in Sullivan sees daily highs of 70°F and lows of 48°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.