The town of Chalk Bluff, now long gone, was the site of several skirmishes during the Civil War, the most significant of which was the May 1 to May 2, 1863 action as General John S. Marmaduke retreated from an unsuccessful raid into Missouri. The battle and the town's history are interpreted though historical markers placed along a paved walking trail.

Donaldson Point Conservation Area consists of 5,785 acres and provides about seven miles of river frontage along the Mississippi River. There about 60 acres of ponds that are open to the public. Designated camping areas have picnic tables and fire rings. There are no designated hiking trails but access roads provide good hiking for opportunities to view wildlife. There are good fishing opportunities and seasonal hunting is allowed. The area is good for birding with a good variety of species present throughout the area.

Visitors to the riverfront area of New Madrid will find a nicely laid out area featuring an observation deck that offers panoramic views of the Mississippi River with a deck that juts out into the river, 1/5 mile walkway that runs along river’s bank. This walkway has several benches along the way as well as historic markers that explain about the New Madrid’s history.

Located along the Mississippi River front in the circa 1886 Kendall Saloon building this museum reflects the history of this river town from the prehistoric through the early 20th century. A variety of exhibits allows visitors to experience culture of this ever-changing river town including exhibits on the great earthquakes of 1811 and 1812.

New Madrid has a rich history when it comes to the Civil War. In addition to exhibits on the Civil War that can be found in the New Madrid Historical Museum, New Madrid and local historians have joined together to produce a brochure featuring a driving tour through the community pointing out the community’s Civil War-related sites.

At 161 acres, Morris State Park is among Missouri’s smallest state parks. But the natural features of the park represent a geologic phenomenon known as Crowley’s Ridge. The natural landscape of the park contains uplands, middle level forests, and lush hollows that contain over 300 different types of plant species, some which are native in Missouri only to Crowley’s Ridge.

The Malden Historical Museum was founded in 1955 by Mary Kochtitzky, who began collecting historical information and articles from area residents. The museum boasts an extensive collection of period garments and accessories from the 1800s and 1900s and its military section contains artifacts from conflicts that local residents served in ranging from World War I to the present.

The Little River Conservation Area is located within the Mississippi Delta region and contains the 150-acre Jerry P. Combs Lake. The area also contains reforested bottomland hardwood, marshes, and agricultural fields and provides excellent opportunities for anglers and birders.

The white antebellum Hunter-Dawson Home State Historic Site is a stately plantation home built for one of New Madrid’s wealthy and influential families. The state has restored the main house, focusing mostly on its 1860s features. The site is open to the public, utilizing the mansion and grounds for interpretive programs, events, and tours.

The HIggerson School is a restored one-room school that served the now vanished Higgerson community on the Mississippi River from 1930 until 1968. The Higgerson School is a window into the educational practices that shaped and served rural America. The interior of the school looks as it did in 1948 when the school had 32 students and no electricity.

Operated by the New Madrid Historical Museum, the Hart-Stepp House Art Gallery is housed in the oldest home in New Madrid. The facility opened as an art gallery in 2010 and features the work the area's most talented artists including photographers, painters, crafters, and artists of all ages with exhibits changing monthly.

The Dunklin County Museum is housed in a building originally built in 1903 for dual purpose use as the Kennett City Hall and a Masonic. The Dunklin County Museum, established in 1986 features historical memorabilia, a stunning Native American artifacts assortment and a nationally recognized collection of miniature machines created by Cecil E. Anthony.

The Ben Cash Memorial Conservation Area is located in the St. Francis River floodplain and is one of the few vestigial bottomland hardwoods forest in the Bootheel region of Missouri and contains an extremely diversified floral community. The area also offers excellent opportunities for anglers, birders, and those wishing to view wildlife.

This museum features 22,000 square feet of hands-on exhibits for kids of all ages. Visitors can experience the museum's many exhibits exploring the worlds of history, math, science, human relations, natural resources and the arts.