Itineraries

Haunted Places and Historical Sites in St. Charles

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Experience the charm and beauty of a city that has been welcoming visitors since 1769. Saint Charles, a city along the Missouri River, holds a unique perspective, features beautiful historical sites to visit, friendly people and even a few haunted places.

Morning

A. Crooked Tree Coffee House

Six blocks West of the Missouri River, Crooked Tree Coffee House serves everything espresso and coffee. A full breakfast menu and fresh pastry selection is available daily.

B. First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site

Located just a block away from the Missouri River, one of the must-see historical sites to visit in St. Charles, this building housed Missouri's first state government from 1821 until 1826, before Jefferson City became the capital. Governmental chambers, a residence, the governor's office and a dry goods store have been restored.

C. Lewis & Clark Boat House and Museum

St. Charles played an important role in the journey of Lewis and Clark, so naturally, there are historical sites to visit in their honor, including the Boat House, Museum and Nature Center. This educational facility has exhibits on the Lewis and Clark Expedition and the Missouri River ecosystem. Something for all ages. The museum houses full-size replicas of the keelboat and pirogues used by Lewis and Clark. There is a bookstore and gift shop. School field trips and bus tours are welcome.

Evening

A. Foundry Art Centre

The Foundry Art Centre is a fine arts gallery overlooking the Missouri River, in the Frenchtown district of Historic St. Charles.

B. St. Charles Ghost Tours

Main Street St Charles seems to have more than its share of mysterious manifestations and haunted places. Visit some of these haunted places where ghostly activity has been reported. Ghosts, history and local legends are discussed during while touring these haunted places of St. Charles.

Afternoon

A. Historic Main Street St. Charles

You know there are historical sites to visit on Main Street when the word “Historic” becomes synonymous with it. 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..