The 10 Best Things to do in Perryville, Missouri (MO)

Saint Mary's of the Barrens Historic District was founded in 1818; the church was started in 1827. The Shrine was built in 1929 to honor our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. The church is modeled after the Vincentian Motherhouse chapel in Rome, Monte Citorio. The church is decorated with paintings and has intricate design work on the walls and ceilings. It is a national center for Marian devotion.

Tucked away on the second floor of the Perry County Higher Education Center in Perryville is the Perry County Military History Museum said to be a hidden gem in Southeast Missouri. The Perry County Military History Museum has made a promise to never forget our veterans.

This is a small, working family farm. Take a tractor-pulled wagon ride to pick pumpkins off the vine. Or, choose pre-picked pumpkins from the yard, crawl on and under the straw, walk the corn maze, feed goats, go pumpkin bowling, sling pumpkins, play our mini farm golf, decorate pumpkins, milk the cow and more. Experience all the colors, sights and sounds of harvest on the farm. Groups welcome!

Placed in a beautiful historic building in the heart of downtown Perryville, this Spa is one of a kind. Juste Moi Yoga & Spa provides full Day Spa & some Med Spa services as well as yoga, trapeze yoga, meditation, various events, & skin care classes. Come enjoy a complimentary beverage with your massage or facial & afterwards walk around the Square of Perryville and have lunch or do some shopping. Juste Moi also provides: Cryo therapy sculpting/slimming, Eyelash lifting & tinting, Brow design & tinting, Microneedling, Microdermabrasion, Dermaplaning, Microblading, Chemical Peels, Microcurrent, Skin Spatula, High Frequency, Spot Remover, LED/DPL Light Masks, Full Body Waxing, Ionic Foot Detox Bath, Raindrop Technique, Paraffin Hand/Foot Treatment, Massages & more! So leave the kids/spouse, career, House work, & all of those lovely stressors (I mean blessings!) behind and enjoy some “me” time. Just walk into our doors and simply say it’s “Juste Moi” & let us do the rest!

Enjoy a relaxation and beautifying treatment while enjoying the quaint town of Perryville. Whether you are a local or are touring the town, you will enjoy your time at Body Treats. Choose from a single personal service or go big with a group of friends and have a spa day experience. Please call ahead to book large groups.

Perry County Veterans Wall of Honor is a local tribute to Veterans of all Branches of Service from peace time to War time. This beautiful monument honors all Soldiers from the Revolutionary War through the recent Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. This monument is a must see when in the Perryville area.

Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial is located in Perryville, Missouri. Our mission is to preserve military history, honor all who served, educate Americans about the cost of our freedom and provide a place for healing and reflection. Our campus is a powerful beacon for all service members and their families. We welcome everyone to experience the extraordinary power of this campus.

Archive Center: The Perry County Archive Center is an archive quality repository of Perry County, Missouri records and documents. The archive currently holds records from 1821-1921 from the Circuit Clerk, Recorder of Deeds, Collector, Assessor, County Clerk, and County Commission. Research Library: Researcher can trace their family heritage and Explore Perry County's vibrant history.