With an extensive amount of residential and commercial growth, fun entertainment options and a thriving campus life, the city of Cape Girardeau, Mo., is one of the most talked about destinations in the Show-Me State. With its close proximity to the Missouri/Illinois border, the mighty Mississippi River, Southeast Missouri State University, Interstate 55 and loads of outdoor recreation, Cape Girardeau apartments for rent practically sell themselves. In fact, the city is on the verge of becoming a metro statistical area as it grows each year. According to data from the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau, Cape Girardeau is home to nearly 38,000 residents, and that number is estimated to climb in the coming years.
The city got its start more than 200 years ago after the historic Louisiana Purchase, when the area quickly developed as a trade post for trappers and river merchants along the Mississippi. Cape Girardeau was the site of many historical events, including the headquarters for Union forces during the Civil War. After the war, the introduction of the rail service to the city only continued its exponential growth. Today, Cape Girardeau has become a Midwestern regional hub for commerce, healthcare and higher education. The city welcomes students and families from all walks of life. Truly a college town, the city's population may be around 38,000, but the city seems much larger during the school year, as the city welcomes around 90,000 people each day to work, shop or take classes.
One of the biggest outdoor attractions in the city is the Cape LaCroix Trail - the perfect place for residents who enjoy walking, running, cycling, rollerblading, or skateboarding. The trail also connects Cape Girardeau to Osage Park.
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