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  • shops and appropriately, Left Bank Books. After a busy morning, relax during the one-hour drive to historic, charming Ste. Genevieve. Begin your experience at The Centre for French Colonial Life, a campus of historic buildings preserving America’s French colonial heritage. Start your visit at the orientation, exhibits and education facility. Continue your tour at four historic homes, each with its own story to tell. Following your lodging check-in, head to Grapevine Grill at Chaumette Vineyards and Winery, one of the top winery restaurants in the nation, for dinner. Following a wine tasting, enjoy a meal prepared with locally sourced, fresh ingredients. Day 4: Check out of your lodging and begin the day at Beanik Café and Pastry, with baked-from-scratch pastries and individually brewed coffees. Then, get serious about shopping. Ste Genevieve’s charming downtown area is the place to be. From clothing, jewelry and antiques to art, wine and heirloom gifts, you’re certain to find exactly what you need. Naturally, there’s a shop to satisfy your sweet tooth. Depart for Cape Girardeau with a stop at Trail of Tears State Park along the way. The visitor center tells the tale of one of America’s darkest chapters, the forced march of Native Americans to Oklahoma. Located on the Mississippi River, the park’s location is ideal for spotting migratory birds. Arriving in Cape Girardeau, your first stop is the Red House Interpretive Center. Located on the site of Old St. Vincent’s Church, the Red House tells the story of the city’s founder, French-Canadian Louis Lorimier, and how the Old Cape Girardeau District started. The town has a wide variety of accommodations and after check-in continue the French theme and enjoy dinner at Broussard’s Cajun Cuisine. Day 5: After breakfast at your hotel and check out, begin your day at Bollinger Mill State Historic Site. Standing on a site that represents 200 years of milling history, the present mill dates back to the Civil War. The Burfordville Covered Bridge sits alongside the mill and stretches across the Whitewater River. Returning to Cape Girardeau, stop at the Glenn House. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the house features many original architectural details and has been fully restored to reflect successful life on the Mississippi River during the Victorian era. You cannot leave Cape without experiencing a signature driving tour. Choose from the Gone Girl, Civil War, Rush Limbaugh’s Hometown, African American History or the Exploring the Lewis & Clark Trail driving tours. After lunch, depart for home with some wonderful memories Union Station Grand Hall of Missouri and its French history.
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