St Charles guidebook
Neighborhoods
St. Charles Historic District is .7 miles from our home. This was was the first permanent European settlement on the Missouri River. Lewis & Clark founded this during their exploration. It is a charming area with cobblestone streets and plenty of free parking. There are a multitude of gift shops, coffee shops, restaurants and bars to enjoy a nice dinner out or drinks with some friends.
12 locals recommend
St. Charles Historic District
St. Charles Historic District is .7 miles from our home. This was was the first permanent European settlement on the Missouri River. Lewis & Clark founded this during their exploration. It is a charming area with cobblestone streets and plenty of free parking. There are a multitude of gift shops, coffee shops, restaurants and bars to enjoy a nice dinner out or drinks with some friends.
Food scene
Picasso's coffee is a great spot to do some reading, people watching, or working, while enjoying a great cup of coffee. They often have live music during the weekends.
27 locals recommend
Picasso's Coffee House
101 N Main StPicasso's coffee is a great spot to do some reading, people watching, or working, while enjoying a great cup of coffee. They often have live music during the weekends.
One of my favorite restaurants in the area- Prasino! This place is a farm to table restaurant that is great for brunch, lunch, or dinner, you cannot go wrong! From flatbreads, tacos, sushi, to burgers- they still manage to do it all well. Don't forget to grab a seasonal cocktail- they are some of the best!
23 locals recommend
Prasino
1520 S 5th StOne of my favorite restaurants in the area- Prasino! This place is a farm to table restaurant that is great for brunch, lunch, or dinner, you cannot go wrong! From flatbreads, tacos, sushi, to burgers- they still manage to do it all well. Don't forget to grab a seasonal cocktail- they are some of the best!
If you need to cool off after a long day in the sun- come here to enjoy a nice frozen cocktail from Narwhal's. This place is great to take home or enjoy at their bar right in the Streets of St. Charles. They have many flavors to choose from that you are sure to find a flavor you'll love.
20 locals recommend
Narwhal's Crafted
1450 Beale StIf you need to cool off after a long day in the sun- come here to enjoy a nice frozen cocktail from Narwhal's. This place is great to take home or enjoy at their bar right in the Streets of St. Charles. They have many flavors to choose from that you are sure to find a flavor you'll love.
On the other side of Highway 70 is a newer area of St. Charles located on the river. Here you will find much more shopping, a movie theatre, and plenty of restaurants. This area is located 1.9 miles from our home. There is also a river walk connecting Historic Main street and the streets of St. Charles.
43 locals recommend
AMC Streets Of St Charles 8
311 Lombard StOn the other side of Highway 70 is a newer area of St. Charles located on the river. Here you will find much more shopping, a movie theatre, and plenty of restaurants. This area is located 1.9 miles from our home. There is also a river walk connecting Historic Main street and the streets of St. Charles.
Soulard Farmers Market
730 Carroll StThis brewery has great beers and food and a great place to hang out
21 locals recommend
Rockwell Beer Company
1320 South Vandeventer AvenueThis brewery has great beers and food and a great place to hang out
This location is adorable with incredible food, just a short walk from our home
10 locals recommend
Upshot Coffee Brake Shop
816 N Kingshighway StThis location is adorable with incredible food, just a short walk from our home
This place is a short walk from our home and has delicious food and a cozy atmosphere! Highly recommend walking here for breakfast.
10 locals recommend
La Belle Vie / The Cafe at Frenchtown
1200 N 2nd StThis place is a short walk from our home and has delicious food and a cozy atmosphere! Highly recommend walking here for breakfast.
Great little bar and bbq restaurant with outdoor seating right along the stream.
7 locals recommend
Old Mill Stream Inn
912 S Main StGreat little bar and bbq restaurant with outdoor seating right along the stream.
Sightseeing
The Katy trail is located along the river and a great place to go for a bike ride or a walk. In total it is 237 miles stretching across most of Missouri. Located just a mile from our home, you can rent bikes and bike along for scenic view along the river.
48 locals recommend
Katy Trail
The Katy trail is located along the river and a great place to go for a bike ride or a walk. In total it is 237 miles stretching across most of Missouri. Located just a mile from our home, you can rent bikes and bike along for scenic view along the river.
If you are feeling like an adventure, come down to the Bike Stop Cafe and rent some bikes for the day. Explore some stops along the river, and if you are feeling adventurous- bike into Defiance MO and check out some of the wineries.
15 locals recommend
Bike Stop Cafe
701 S Riverside DrIf you are feeling like an adventure, come down to the Bike Stop Cafe and rent some bikes for the day. Explore some stops along the river, and if you are feeling adventurous- bike into Defiance MO and check out some of the wineries.
If you enjoy casinos, Ameristar is located just 1.8 miles from our home. Here you can find plenty of restaurants, a casino, and a spa if you want to relax.
42 locals recommend
Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St. Charles
1 Ameristar BlvdIf you enjoy casinos, Ameristar is located just 1.8 miles from our home. Here you can find plenty of restaurants, a casino, and a spa if you want to relax.
Enjoy this historic National park located in the heart of downtown St. Louis. There is a park under that you can walk around with your family, and if you are feeling UP for it- can even take a ride to the top! Be sure to bring your camera for the river and city views below.
499 locals recommend
The Gateway Arch
Enjoy this historic National park located in the heart of downtown St. Louis. There is a park under that you can walk around with your family, and if you are feeling UP for it- can even take a ride to the top! Be sure to bring your camera for the river and city views below.
One of my absolute favorite places in St. Louis is the City Museum. Made from recycled materials from glass, wood, metal, to buses and airplanes, don't let the name fool you. This is more of a giant playground that both kids and adults will love! It is a massive exhibit that allows you to crawl through the structures, slide down them, squeeze through them, and if you aren't afraid of heights- crawl through above the ground. There is a ferris wheel on the roof, along with a bus and an airplane to walk through and explore. You could spend days here and still have more to explore for your next visit! There is also a bar and food available, so you don't ever need to leave :)
639 locals recommend
City Museum
750 N 16th StOne of my absolute favorite places in St. Louis is the City Museum. Made from recycled materials from glass, wood, metal, to buses and airplanes, don't let the name fool you. This is more of a giant playground that both kids and adults will love! It is a massive exhibit that allows you to crawl through the structures, slide down them, squeeze through them, and if you aren't afraid of heights- crawl through above the ground. There is a ferris wheel on the roof, along with a bus and an airplane to walk through and explore. You could spend days here and still have more to explore for your next visit! There is also a bar and food available, so you don't ever need to leave :)
The St. Louis Zoo is a must visit. Named the best FREE zoo in the country, and once you visit you will understand why. It's a great place to take the whole family. Don't skip the penguin enclosure- a great place to cool down during the summer, and take a ride on the train to see the whole place!
579 locals recommend
Saint Louis Zoo
1 Government DrThe St. Louis Zoo is a must visit. Named the best FREE zoo in the country, and once you visit you will understand why. It's a great place to take the whole family. Don't skip the penguin enclosure- a great place to cool down during the summer, and take a ride on the train to see the whole place!
City/town information
St. Louis is known for many things- the Gateway to the West! It is located about 30 minute drive from our home. You can find many museums, the St. Louis Zoo, and Forest Park- all free and great to spend a day with the family. The St. Louis Arch is part of the National Park system and has an elevator that can take you to the top.
63 locals recommend
St. Louis
St. Louis is known for many things- the Gateway to the West! It is located about 30 minute drive from our home. You can find many museums, the St. Louis Zoo, and Forest Park- all free and great to spend a day with the family. The St. Louis Arch is part of the National Park system and has an elevator that can take you to the top.