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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Intercontinental tapas style featuring smaller plates, pizzas, salads and entrees.
149 North Main St., 636-443-2211.
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
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.