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The great earthquakes of 1811–12, an 1860 mansion, and a view of the Mississippi from the levee — plus places to eat, shop, and stay.
Historic New Madrid
A river town shaped by earthquakes, war, and the Mississippi.
New Madrid Historical Museum
At the foot of Main Street by the levee, with a whole exhibit on the 1811–12 earthquakes, including eyewitness accounts you can read or hear, plus displays on the area’s first peoples, French explorers, riverboat traders, and the Civil War battles at New Madrid and Island No. 10. Hours change with the season; call ahead.
Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site
A 15-room Greek Revival and Italianate mansion built in 1859–60. William Hunter died of yellow fever just before work began, and his widow Amanda finished the house with local craftsmen and some of the family’s enslaved people. About 80 percent of her original furniture is still inside, and the house is furnished as it was in the 1860s to 1880s. Missouri State Parks gives tours.
Mississippi River Observation Deck
A 120-foot deck on the levee at the end of Main Street with a view of about eight miles of the Mississippi. Free and open year-round, steps from the museum.
New Madrid County Courthouse
New Madrid is the seat of one of Missouri’s original counties, organized in 1812. The courthouse on Main Street holds most county offices.
Food & Drink
Places to eat and drink
Shopping
Antiques, boutiques, and local shops
Recreation
Outfitters, rentals, and more to do
Camping & Lodging
Places to stay
Gas & Convenience
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Verify before relying on this. Compiled from Missouri State Parks, the New Madrid Historical Museum, and each venue’s own site. Hours, fees, and regulations change — check directly before a trip, especially for hunting and fishing seasons and limits.
