Restored 1790s French and American Indian trading post and village with five log houses. One house is one of the oldest west of the Mississippi; all are furnished with 1700s American antiques. The landscaping and gardens are period. The site overlooks the Missouri River. A historian gives a one hour tour, by appointment.

In a valley at the confluence of the Osage and Missouri Rivers. During its prime, Bonnots Mill was a hub for commerce, with riverboats and steam engines supplying the region with goods. This early French settlement now offers restaurants, a bed and breakfast, a wedding chapel and a general store.

This circa 1845 house, on the banks of the Mississippi River, was the home of the developer of the Missouri mule. It is the oldest resident in the town. Restored and full of antiques from the period. Guided tours.

Once named the Williamsburg of the West, by Southern Living magazine, St. Charles’s Main Street region is Missouri's first and largest nationally registered historic district. Running parallel to the Missouri River, the brick-paved streets are home to one-of-a-kind shops located in restored buildings that date to the 1800s. Today, the area continues to welcome shoppers who enjoy experiencing the sights and sounds of early America. Teas, tobacco, books, artwork, fashion accessories, furniture, antiques, clothing, home decor, wine, handblown glass, fine jewelry and gifts await you. When you're ready for a break, you'll find ice cream and dessert cafes, coffee houses, and a wide variety of restaurants.

Route 224 has been designated as the Old Trails Road Scenic Byway because of its unique history, and its scenic, recreational, cultural and natural qualities. The picturesque drive from Lexington through Wellington and Waterloo to Napoleon runs alongside the Missouri River. Travelers will experience a roadway that has been traveled by American Indians, fur traders, trappers, explorers, westward pioneers, gold seekers, ox carts, covered wagons, Santa Fe Trail traders, Civil War troops, Jayhawkers, Bushwhackers, coal miners, farmers, early-day motorists and present-day tourists.