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Quality Inn Cairo I-57
13201 Kessler Road, Cairo, IL
Free cancellation
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Stay at this hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Fort Defiance State Park and Ballard Wildlife Management Area are located nearby.
Breakfast included
Pet-friendly

Super 8 by Wyndham Charleston/Sikeston East MO
310 S Story St, Charleston, MO
Free cancellation
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Stay at this motel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews.
Breakfast included
Pet-friendly

Quality Inn Charleston - Sikeston
102 Drake St, I-57 Exit 10, Charleston, MO
Free cancellation
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews.
Breakfast included
Pet-friendly

Cozy cabins on beautiful Horseshoe Lake
Stay at this cabin in Alexander County. Enjoy patios, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning.
Air conditioning
Lake view

Peaceful secluded cabin located near Horseshoe Lake
Stay at this cabin in Alexander County. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker and air conditioning.
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
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Popular places to visit
Fort Defiance State Park
You can take time to visit Fort Defiance State Park during your travels to Cairo. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the churches while you're in the area.
Cairo Vacations
Unintentionally stumbling upon a new place is exactly what traveling is all about, But of course, it certainly never hurts to learn a bit about the destination before you race off. We'll help you discover some basic facts about Cairo.
If you take a trip 25 miles (40 kilometers) northeast of Sikeston, or 30 miles (48 kilometers) southeast of Cape Girardeau, you'll be in Cairo.
At the most recent count, the population of this part of Southwest Illinois was 3,000.
Places to visit in Cairo
Try to imagine the troops who once stood watch at Fort Defiance. The brutality of past wars can still be found on its thick walls. Want more options? Marvel at ornate tombstones and poetic epitaphs at Mound City National Cemetery. But that's not all there is. Immerse yourself in nature at Ballard Wildlife Management Area and admire the great work they're doing to conserve native habitats and their wildlife.Where do you fly into for Cairo?
While you're arranging your Cairo escape, bear in mind that the closest major terminal, Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI), is approximately 25 miles (40 kilometers) to the northwest of the downtown area. Book your flight, pack your suitcase and prepare for some exciting adventures!Frequently asked questions
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