I'm just back from knocking around Cobden and Southern Illinois, wandering aimfully I like to say…read more Others ballyhoo Yellow Moon Cafe, and well they should. If only every village of 1150 folks could have such a place (and only one letter short of YMCA). My desire is more to promote visiting Cobden in a general way. I met the now ex-mayor a couple years ago, an old, feisty progressive named Molly Beckley. Cool enough, but it's where I met her that excites. It was a P'urhepecha in the town-long park bordering the train tracks. That's a cultural celebration that comes from Cheran in Michoacan, Mexico. People from there have come to this area for years to harvest peaches and apples. Now they infuse the place with Hispanic life and, as the ex-mayor wisely saw, tax dollars so welcome in a struggling town. Of course the Peach Festival is still more famous. Then there's the museum. Rumor has it some avid collector's wife finally had enough - "But, dear, you already have an arrowhead" - so the guy ended up decluttering the house and starting a museum. It's right next door to the Mexican grocery. In addition to all the things in all the little museums, it has a jawdropping collection of Kirkpatrick pottery from just down the road in Anna. Oh, sure, there are presentation pig flasks and pipe bowls destined for sales to southern slaves, but it's sections of ceramic funeral markers and chimneys that really do the jaw-drop. And for those longtime Illinois natives, yes, it was the Cobden Appleknockers who won a state high school boys' basketball championship back in 1964. Do drop by when you can.

Coming up to Missouri for my cousin's wedding, we needed to find accommodations. Since this was my…read morewife's first visit to the state/area, we decided to go with this place since it seemed nicer than some of the other lodging options. We enjoyed the hotel's proximity to the river and main area of downtown. Plus, having a casino attached to hotel was a bonus. We arrived about 45 minutes prior to check in, but the hotel receptionist did not hesitate to allow us to check in early. Unbeknownst to us, our hotel room was upgraded to a Roulette King room. Our room was located in the 5th floor at the very end of the hall. So there was no constant foot traffic around our room which was nice. The room itself was spacious. I don't think I ever stayed in hotel room that had a six person dining room table in it! We had a nice view of the river as well. The room also came with two TVs. My wife and I did a quick walk through the casino just to check it out. There were a lot of gaming options but there was no free booze while gaming. My wife was excited about having a Starbucks adjacent to our hotel lobby. This is a phenomenal hotel and would definitely consider staying here in the future!

I booked this hotel mainly for its location and based on the price I was expecting significant…read morebetter service. We checked in early evening and the two people at the front desk seemed more interested in their conversation than checking us in. No greetings, no description of the facilities or services available. Every day we had to ask at the front desk for them to clean the room. The first night we asked for a couple of additional pillows which we never got. The mattress was good but the worst pillows ever. The (older) lady at the front desk was the least friendly person ever, let me put it this way, the TSA agents at St Louis airport were way friendlier than her. The room was okay but the second day they just folded used towels back on the rack (wet and dirty towels). I will never stay there again and I wouldn't recommend it either

What a unique concept! This spot was fabulous from the second I walked in…read more It is truly captivating with the decor and amount of florals in this bar/ gift boutique / florist. We came in on a Friday evening and sat at the bar. We ordered chips that were warmed with a super great salsa they sell in store. I ordered the Pure Mango Skinny and it was fantastic. As someone who doesn't like super sweet drinks, this was such a great choice. Vodka of my choice, mango stur, and alkaline rich premium water. There was a small group creating floral arrangements down the bar from us, which was super cool. I feel like this would be a great spot for a special occasion. I also loved browsing the options for sale in the boutique- the candles were my favorite. I also got a new brumate for my seltzers! It's rainbow and sparkly. I highly recommend checking this spot out. THere aren't many like it!

So we ordered these this morning and I requested whatever was fresh and heavy purple would had love…read moreblack but know it's a weird request. Even repeated back "heavy on the purple". I was pressed to spend more than $100 so maybe that's why they were this but not exactly what I expected. I appreciate no carnations , baby's breath, or cheap bow but kinda disappointed in what we did get. The recipient was so happy so it did its job. However, I didn't envision it quite like this and did feel pressured to spend more which I have not ever experienced from a florist. I was also told "we don't use clear vases"... sooo. Kinda wish what I ordered was more transparent than the vase.

Staff here is amazing! So nice and helpful…read more NEVER have I ever in the 20 plus years ever been unhappy. I always receive the best arrangements! Love love love Knaup Floral!

My Husband surprised me at work with flowers from Knaup Floral and they are absolutely beautiful…read moreand last such a long time! I just moved here and this is the only florist we will be using from now on. The place i started working at also uses Knaup for sending flowers because they are the best of the best!

Chuck D's catered our Christmas Party last weekend. Very friendly and easy to work with. Give them…read morea try you can't go wrong. The food was great!! Will definitely be using them in the future. Thank you again. Schaefer Enterprises

I'd give this motel zero stars if I could. I cancelled my stay and reported them to hotels com. I…read morehave NEVER been spoken to so rudely. I needed to add an extra day and was told I'd have to cancel and rebook through Travelocity (I did not book through them) and when I asked. If I was going to get the same rate was told that "isn't my problem" and when I tried to explain that I didn't booked through Travelocity was rudely interrupted and told to "listen here" in an incredibly condescending tone of voice. I was interrupted multiple times and spoken to in an absurdly offensive manner. I strongly suggest no one stay here unless they feel like being treated rudely and unkindly is okay. They are beyond unprofessional and obviously do not care abt their customers. This employee should be fired unless that's the way the think their customers deserve to be treated like insignificant trash.

This hotel was comfortable, clean, and had all the amenities necessary for an extended stay…read more My family and I had business in the area and we felt safe and slept great the whole trip.

Super friendly couple! Great B&B!! What's more is the three course gourmet breakfast. I highly…read morerecommend this to anyone staying in Cape Girardeau!!!

What a FABULOUS and RELAXING bed and breakfast! We stayed for 2 nights for our…read moreanniversary/babymoon and loved it! The breakfast was delicious (definately 5star quality) and brian and linda were great hosts who paid a lot of attention to detail and made our stay incredibly special. The bed sheets, bath towels, and decorations were incredibly comfy and made us feel pampered. I would definately recommend this place to anyone wanting to get away for a relaxing rejuvenating trip.

It's a nice store has about anything for Music a Broad range of Guitars and Bass too , They have…read moreyour School Band Instruments too Bell Kits to Wind

The staff at Shivilbine Music always goes the extra mile to make sure you have everything you need…read more Their service is extraordinary. Highly recommend for Band literature as well as choir literature.