Location: Saint Charles
Top Things to do in Saint Charles
- 1. St. Charles Historic District
- 2. Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park
- 3. Fast Lane Classic Cars
- 4. Go Ape Treetop Adventure Course
- 5. Serendipity
- 6. Lewis and Clark Boat House and Nature Center
- 7. Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
- 8. Ameristar Casino St. Charles
- 9. Hollywood Casino St. Louis
- 10. First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site
Top 10 Things to do in Saint Charles, United States
St. Charles is a city in, and the county seat of, St. Charles County, Missouri, United States. The population was 65,794 at the 2010 census, making St. Charles the ninth-largest city in Missouri. It lies to the northwest, and is a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri on the Missouri River.
Restaurants in Saint Charles
1. St. Charles Historic District
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Historic District St. Charles: 16 blocks of shopping, dining and lodging in historic, restored structures on the banks of the Missouri River. Settlement dates to 1769.
Reviewed By franannRP - Rohnert Park, California
Went to visit my cousin Dan Baddock who is the owner of Lewis and Clark restaurant in the Saint Charles historic district. We got there early and walked around to see the many beautiful shops. Later in the day Dan took us and introduced us to a few of the shop owners. Lovely day spent eating, drinking wine, and shopping. Also, a lovely River Walk in the park.
2. Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 164 reviews
Reviewed By stlmommyof3 - Creve Coeur, MO
This park has amazing walking trails both paved and dirt, a huge lake with a sandy shore, and neighborhood deer. There are several boat docks, although large motors are not allowed on the lake. You can rent bikes, kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, etc. There are several restrooms and porta potties strategically placed around this park too. Frisbee golf is available along with a huge staircase great for getting your heart pumpin'. There are several entries and parking is ample although people do park in the grass during events and popular days in summer. Two children's play areas are located in the "upper" areas of the park along with an archery range and Go Ape treetop adventures. Wild life is abundabt and the fishing is great.
3. Fast Lane Classic Cars
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By mrfree819 - Las Vegas, Nevada
Many outstanding cars, trucks and bikes bothe regular and motorcycle. The conditions of the restoration is high quality as are some of the prices. No pressure just walk around and look. Don't forget to go into the gift shop where you'll be amazed at all the die cast models, signs, T-shirts, Hot Wheel cars and so much more
4. Go Ape Treetop Adventure Course
Overall Ratings
5 based on 85 reviews
It’s not in the dictionary, but if it was, Go Ape would be described as a ‘tree top adventure’. That means we build giant obstacle courses up in the trees using ladders, walkways, bridges and tunnels made of wood, rope and super-strong wire, and top it all off with the world's best zip lines.We then equip people with harnesses, pulleys and carabiners, give them a 30 minute safety briefing and training and let them loose into the forest canopy, free to swing through the trees. Of course, instructors are always on hand, regularly patrolling the forests (not in monkey suits unfortunately!) The result is spectacular. The Go Ape experience gets the adrenalin pumping, gets people out of their comfort zones and above all (no pun intended), it’s just great fun.
Reviewed By sattelite10 - St Charles,Missouri
I bought this adventure for my adult daughter and two grandsons not realizing it was more obstacle course than zip line. In fact there are only 5 zip lines which end each segment of tree top challenges . There has to be one adult for every two kids under 16, which is a good idea since basically there is no help while navigating in the tree tops.
Participants are given 30 minutes of instruction and handle all their own harness equipment after that, unlike other zip line venues, including the one I did at age 70 quite easily. Here, you need incredible balance, and nerve to step from one swinging small log to another, or to step from one swinging ring to another to cross. Luckily my daughter was up for the challenge of keeping up with her two boys, and they had the adventure of a lifetime. The staff was not seen wandering around in case help was needed, possibly because it was so cold? However each person is given an emergency whistle if needed. They all loved it, but all felt the strain on their muscles for a couple days.
5. Serendipity
Overall Ratings
5 based on 6 reviews
Welcome to Serendipity Gifts! Personalized gifts are our specialty! We are your local retailer for Simply Southern Tees. We also feature items from over 30 local crafters. Stop in today to see our great variety of unique gifts.
Reviewed By cicidunk - Saint Louis, Missouri
I love shopping at Serendipity. This shop is filled with handmade treasures from local crafters around Missouri. The shop is very clean, organized and super friendly when looking for personalized gifts. The owner was very helpful when picking out the details for my personalized gift. Thank you again, and I will be shopping with you soon.
6. Lewis and Clark Boat House and Nature Center
Overall Ratings
4 based on 140 reviews
A museum dedicated to the journey of explorers Lewis & Clark.
Reviewed By herestoadventures - Fishers, Indiana
Skip this. Museum is totally kitschy and definitely not worth the admission price. The reproduction keelboat and the reproduction pirogue would be interesting if you could actually see them behind the tall iron fence.
7. Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
Overall Ratings
4 based on 179 reviews
Reviewed By SerenityRose52 - Bowling Green KY
First time at this venue. Really enjoyed my first outside concert. Prices for the drink and food booths WAY, WAY, WAY TOO HIGH..... We paid extra for skip the line passes, which was not needed when using the shuttle service from the Casino.... Better Security is needed. Meaning better Checks at gates and more security patrol at venue area. No one around to control out of control people....... was surprised at the young children at this concert. Though it was great that such young ages are into classic rock, but due to the very very very strong sMell of _______________ it probably would not of been my choice for a family Concert with young children........ Not sure if free parking is an option. When we ordered the Concert tickets there was a pacage offered for $30 parking per car. We chose to pay $10 per person for shuttle service. Was very pleased. No long waiting in line to get to and from the Concert.
8. Ameristar Casino St. Charles
Overall Ratings
4 based on 449 reviews
Reviewed By gogochick - illinois
We stayed at the Ameristar last Saturday. Loved the comfortable beds, cleanliness throughout the hotel and casino, and the super efficient check in and check out. Everything was just great! Going back on March 17 for our anniversary for another fabulous weekend! We just love this place
9. Hollywood Casino St. Louis
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 188 reviews
Reviewed By Bob D - Saint Louis, Missouri
I played weekly poker here when this facility bore the Harrah's moniker, but find that after the transition, things went downhill.
Staff spread thin, and I just don't like it anymore. The poker room itself is smoke-free, but you have to walk the entire smoky casino floor to get there, and when you do, the clowns leave the glass door open, allowing tobacco fumes to enter the room.
10. First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 52 reviews
Located within a stone’s throw of the Missouri River and Katy Trail State Park, and in the heart of historic St. Charles, First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site is the first seat of the state’s government. Its rough hewn timbers and dark wood floors whisper the tales of the state’s first legislature. Interpretive programs help visitors understand how the state’s government was formed and what life was like in the early 1800s.
Reviewed By WStatesTraveler - The Netherlands
The tour makes clear how the state legislature and the governor functioned two centuries ago. Many details are provided about the history of and life in the young state of Missouri. The outside area/garden and all buildings/rooms, including the general store (which was in operation under the senate/assembly), were interesting to see. One leaves with an authentic view of life and work in that period.
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