Local Attractions
Around Sikeston and Miner, Missouri!
Sikeston-Miner has a
variety of attractions from historic sites and homes to the
world renown Lambert's Cafe. Here we're pleased to present
several attractions located in or very near our community.
Simply click on a selection below to learn more! If you're
planning a visit to Sikeston-Miner, we'd be pleased to provide
additional information. Contact the Convention & Visitors
Bureau online or call 888-309-6591.
Historic Downtown Sikeston
A drive along Kingshighway
will take you to the heart of the City of Sikeston - Historic
Downtown. Along cobblestone Front Street, you can enjoy the
shade and historic ambiance of the American Legion Park. Tour
the Historic Depot where you can also visit a historic museum
and art galleries. View murals that depict the history of
the community.
Downtown Sikeston is
home to century-old structures that now house many retail shops,
restaurants and other businesses. The historic Methodist Church
Columns - a landmark of six majestic pillars - are a stately
reminder of the city's religious heritage and the beautiful
First Methodist Church which was built in 1879 and tragically
destroyed by fire in 1968. The city's oldest park, Malone Park,
is also located downtown and is the site of numerous outdoor
weddings each year.
There are 15 historical
points of interest throughout the cities of Sikeston and Miner
and over 25 in nearby East Prairie, Charleston and New Madrid.
Southeast Missouri has many points of interest for the history
buff!
Historic
Depot
Sikeston's Historic Depot,
located at 116 West Malone Avenue in downtown Sikeston, is on
the National Registry of Historic Places. Built in 1916 next
to the busiest tracks in southeast Missouri, the depot was closed
in 1986. The dedication and hard work of local citizens restored
the depot to a cultural center which officially opened on March
3, 2000. Thousands of visitors have viewed dozens of permanent
and rotating exhibits depicting the history, arts and culture
of the area.
See the Historic
Depot online or visit in person. Hours are Tuesday
through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday afternoons
from 1 to 4.
Lambert's
Cafe
The "Home of Throwed
Rolls" is one of southeast Missouri's most popular stops!
Lambert's Cafe offers a comfortable, entertaining atmosphere
and with their generous portions of down-home entrees and
"pass-arounds" of fried potatoes, okra, macaroni and tomatoes,
black-eyed peas - you certainly won't go away hungry! But
keep a heads-up! Remember - this is the home of the original
"throwed rolls" so you'll definitely see those hot, wonderfully
tasty rolls flying through the air!
Learn more about Lambert's
Cafe by visiting their website. We think you'll understand
why people travel hundreds of miles and return time after
time to catch a roll at Lamberts!
Southeast Missouri Agricultural Museum
& Granny's Antiques
The state's largest collection
of antique farm machinery is just a short drive from Miner.
At the Southeast Missouri Agricultural Museum, you'll see
more than 6,000 pieces of machinery all capable of performing
their original tasks. Many items date back to the 1800's and
include tractors, combines, wagons and more.
Granny's Antiques is located
next to the Museum as are two authentic log cabins, a reconstructed
service station, post office, 191 room schoolhouse, old country
church, newspaper office, bank and the railroad station. Step
back in time — Visit in person!
City
Parks
Sikeston's Park system
includes 14 parks, perfect for large family gatherings or
quiet picnics. Our largest park, the Sikeston Recreation Complex,
features a fishing lake, picnic shelters and playground equipment.
With tennis courts, and several soccer fields, baseball diamonds
and a little league football field, the Recreation Complex
is home to a number of sporting events, including state and
regional tournaments.
Armory Park - off Main Street
behind the National Guard Armory Central Park - Edmunson and Prairie
Streets Clayton Park - Butler Avenue Dudley Park - Applegate Street American Legion Park - Front Street Malone Park - Scott Street Mary Lou Montgomery Park - Illinois
Avenue R.S. Matthews Park / C.P. Wing Lake
- Col. George Day Parkway North End Park - Hawthorne Drive Roberta Rowe West End Park - Alabama
St. and Sunset Dr. Rotary Park - Industrial Drive
Sikeston Recreation Complex -
North Ingram Road Veterans Park - Linn Street VFW Stadium - off Malone at Mitchell
Avenue
Swimmers will enjoy summertime
in Sikeston - Miner with a visit to the Jaycee Municipal Swimming
Pool (573-471-6938) located on Tanner Street. For more
information on our parks, contact the Sikeston Parks & Recreation
Department, 573-471-6070.
Veteran's Park
Hundreds of young men
from Sikeston and other communities in southeast Missouri
have valiantly served their country in times of war. This
4.8 acre park is dedicated to area veterans and features a
large, lighted granite monument and flag display.
Veteran's Park was constructed
and is maintained by volunteers without city funding. Names
of Sikeston area veterans are inscribed in the brick walk
leading from the parking lot to the memorial. Park visitors
enjoy the static displays which currently feature an M-60
battle tank, 105mm Howitzer cannon and an F4 Phantom jet.
Begg's Family Farm
Looking for something
fun but a little out of the ordinary? You'll have loads of
fun at Begg's Pumpkin Patch just six miles north of Sikeston-Miner!
A working farm, your family can travel through a real corn
maze, pick a pumpkin, feed the goats, see more farm animals,
climb the giant tire maze, enjoy a snack or homemade fudge
and much more. Find your way through the giant MaizeQuest! For a really
special treat, try the Saturday night flashlight night!
Visit the Begg's
Pumpkin Patch website for details of the family
adventure they provide! There is a fee and groups of 20 or
more should call for special pricing. Contact them at 573-471-3879.
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