Location: Saint Charles
Top Things to do in Saint Charles
Top 6 Sights & Landmarks in Saint Charles, Missouri (MO)
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. 519 on S. Main
2. St. Charles Historic District
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,368 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 PowerTrippersTravel - Cocoa Beach, United States
We had a wonderful time in downtown St. Charles. The area is a very charming and laid back district near the Missouri River. It features a variety of cool and unique shops, lots of great places to eat (meals and snacks), great bars, and lots of history. We loved the cobblestone streets. We spent a wonderful, relaxing day here and are looking forward to returning soon. Two big Power Trippers thumbs up! - The Power Trippers
3. First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 60 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 robinsonellen - Mount Vernon, United States
We had a GREAT tour guide -- who was super nice and very informative. He answered all our questions. Tour that lasted about an hour. If you enjoy history, I'd definitely recommend.
4. Shrine of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By DanielD6784 - Indianapolis, United States
St. Rose Philippine Duchesne is a French-born saint who spent time in America teaching. Her dream was to help the Native Americans, which she finally got to do for a short time near the end of her life. It was very neat to see the plot of a saint - right here in America! My family of five (3 kids, ages 4, 6, and 9) visited the shrine and did not make plans for a tour due to time constraints. There is a small outdoor shrine which was locked. If memory serves, that was a previous burial spot of St. Philippine. There are windows we peeked in and could see a plaque on the stone floor marking the burial plot. We walked in to the main shrine (which is a functioning church). Admittedly, I wasn't very impressed as it has a 1960s style design. That design is not my flavor, buy maybe others would enjoy it more than I did. In the church was an elderly woman who was also a docent. Though we hand't planned on a tour, we happily obliged. What would have been a 20 minute visit turned in to more of an hour stop - and it was for the better. The docent gave a very thorough tour of the chapel, the attached school, and the history of St. Phillipine and her connection with the apostolate that runs the school. If my memory serves correctly, the current resting place of the saint's remains are in the chapel (see picture). A banner that hung in Rome for her canonization also hangs in the chapel. It was a great place to see! St. Louis is rich in Catholic history, and this location is a place to learn about part of that history. Non-catholics could enjoy the site and tour also, although it would probably help if they have an interest in history, as I think the historicity of the saint's life would be the more fascinating aspect to that demographic.
5. The Family Arena
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 120 reviews
Reviewed By 749darlaf - Litchfield, United States
have went to numerous concerts there love the place. the food and drinks are pricy, but it has alot of seats and alot of parking. seems like a safe area
6. Weldon Spring Site Interpretive Center
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