Trip Ideas: EXPLORE ST. CHARLES
Experience the charm and beauty of a city that has been welcoming visitors since 1769.  Saint Charles, a river city with a unique historical perspective, features beautiful sites, friendly people and a pace just a little slower than that of the big city.
Morning
Java G's Lifestyle Cafe
Inviting atmosphere to enjoy exceptional Kaldi's coffees, breakfasts, soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps, teas, smoothies.
2031 Route 94 South, 636-940-2430.
The Crooked Tree Coffee House
The Crooked Tree is a coffeehouse cafe. Open seven days a week. Serving everything expresso and coffee. A full breakfast menu and fresh pastry selection is available daily.
559 First Capitol Drive, 636-669-5282.
Katy Trail
Bike or hike the Katy Trail. Formerly the MKT rail line, this 225-mile path stretches from St. Charles to Clinton. Enjoy a variety of landscapes from towering bluffs to the Missouri River to open farm fields.
800-334-6946.
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Housing a museum dedicated to the Lewis and Clark Expedition, Missouri Rover habitats and St. Charles history, you can see the full-size replica boats constructed by the Discovery Expedition of St. Charles.
1050 S. Riverside Drive, 636-947-3199.
Afternoon
Braddens
Casual fare restaurant. Steaks cut to order with a full bar and wine list. Homemade pies and a great children’s menu.
515 South Main St., 636-493-9303.
Magpie Café
Privately owned for more than 25 years with a friendly, veteran staff. Homemade soups, quiche and fabulous desserts. Superb sandwiches and salads. Housed in circa 1800s building with lovely patio.
903 South Main St., 636-947-3883.
Bass Pro Shops
Shop Bass Pro for new hunting or fishing gear. See the 8,000-gallon aquarium. Bring the kids for the fish feeding show every Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m.
1365 South 5th St., 636-688-2500.
Evening
Buggatti's Steak & Pasta
Amid the glow of soft lighting, artwork and warm woods, enjoy the menu offering steaks, pasta dishes and seafood, along with value-based specials.
One Ameristar Blvd., 636-940-4471 or 800-325-7777.
Quintessential
Intercontinental tapas style featuring smaller plates, pizzas, salads and entrees.
149 North Main St., 636-443-2211.
Frenchtown Nationally Registered Historic District
Stroll the 26 blocks of unique French Colonial architecture. Fifty-eight historic buildings of French and German architectural styles date from 1830-1920.
N. Second, Third and Fourth Streets.
Missouri Wine Country
Missouri Wine Country
Travel Route 94 through the scenic wooded hills and deep river valleys of Historic Missouri Wine country. Enjoy award-winning wine in a beautiful, natural setting.