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Missouri Wall of Fame

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135 Reviews

#2 of 36 things to do in Cape Girardeau

Sights & Landmarks, Points of Interest & Landmarks

Water Street, Cape Girardeau, MO

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“Unexpected surprise ”

We seen several river walls out on our trip up thru the Mississippi River, this one was by far our... read more

Reviewed yesterday

Tread_Morr

Russellville, Arkansas

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“Hidden History ”

I really take this for granted living in the area, but the entire downtown area and river walk are... read more

Reviewed November 24, 2018

ksandlin13

Cape Girardeau, Missouri

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4.5 135 reviews

Excellent61%
Very good30%
Average8%
Poor1%
Terrible0%

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“downtown cape girardeau”(12 reviews)

“nice walk”(7 reviews)

“history lesson”(7 reviews)

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Mural depicting 45 famous Missourians.

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Water Street, Cape Girardeau, MO

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Tread_Morr

Russellville, Arkansas

28451

Reviewed yesterday via mobile

Unexpected surprise

We seen several river walls out on our trip up thru the Mississippi River, this one was by far our favorite. Very well though out and planed, and all viewable from the warm dry Jeep as it was a very cold rainy day as we...More

Date of experience: February 2019

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ksandlin13

Cape Girardeau, Missouri

201

Reviewed November 24, 2018 via mobile

Hidden History

I really take this for granted living in the area, but the entire downtown area and river walk are a unique way to spend the day. Surrounded by great shopping and restaurants and a few steps away from a close up view of the Mississippi....More

Date of experience: November 2018

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Gabriel H

Bellaire, Texas

2037650

Reviewed November 11, 2018

An amazing graphic history of Cape Girardeau and the state at large

All along the riverside, on Water street is this massive flood wall, and about 500 feet of it are painted with multicolored murals, depicting vignettes of local history, political and legendary personalities, historical events. In parts, the wall is painted on both sides. When we...More

Date of experience: October 2018

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Kevin G

Jackson, Missouri

33999

Reviewed October 28, 2018 via mobile

Missouri History

Great depiction of Missouri history! Very well done, great color and detail - fun for the entire family!

Date of experience: October 2018

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Iralgo

Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

1019258

Reviewed October 3, 2018 via mobile

Excellent artwork

Took a stroll to view the artwork on the wall. The wall is 18000 square feet. Artwork is exquisite. The wall is against the Mississippi River. No cost. Highly recommend. Rating... excellent.

Date of experience: October 2018

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ranles76

Escondido

357215

Reviewed September 5, 2018

Worth taking a long stroll by

As with many cities along the Mississippi, the Missouri Wall of Fame is a series Murals on the sea wall along the waterfront. Here there are several block of murals. Like most art, you make of them what you see.

Date of experience: July 2018

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walterk550

Huntsville, Alabama

7711

Reviewed August 20, 2018 via mobile

Worth seeing

The mural of walls backs up to the Mississippi. Can view how high the water gets during flood times. The murals give a great appreciation of many outstanding people from the Cape and Missouri.

Date of experience: August 2018

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angelap72501

Batesville, Arkansas

173

Reviewed August 12, 2018 via mobile

Fabulous & Educational

Very informative about the history & amazing creativity of all those of the area. The river walk is just a bonus

Date of experience: July 2018

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ANR_78

Marion, Illinois

361164

Reviewed July 13, 2018

Neat to See

The Missouri Wall of Fame is neat to see once but I doubt that I'd go back again. Due to the hot weather we did not walk the whole thing but rather drove along and stopped for a picture or two since it was not...More

Date of experience: June 2018

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Twhatty

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

14565

Reviewed July 11, 2018

Worth the detour off I-55

Lots of Missouri history is depicted on this Wall located on the banks of the Mississippi River near downtown Cape Girardeau. The left portion of the wall depicts events in Missouri history, while the right portion contains the likenesses of many famous people with Missouri...More

Date of experience: June 2018

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