St. Charles... the Oldest city on the Missouri River

Just west of St. Louis you'll find St. Charles, a river city with a unique historical perspective, beautiful sites, friendly people and a different pace than that of the BIG city. Founded as Les Petites Cotes (The Little Hills) by French Canadian fur trader Louis Blanchette, St. Charles grew into a thriving riverfront trading center for a young America. St. Charles is a source of historical encounters: The Lewis and Clark Rendezvous, Missouri's First State Capitol,  origin of the Boonslick Trail and home to Daniel Boone. The people of St. Charles have labored lovingly to preserve and share its treasured river heritage. As a destination for almost 1 million visitors each year Saint Charles history comes alive to welcome you. Experience the charm and beauty of a city that has been welcoming visitors since 1769.

Accommodations....more than 1200 sleeping rooms
Historic Main Street.....125 craft, specialty, antique shops
Goldenrod Showboat....floating dinner theater (Reopening Soon)
Riverboat Gaming.....Casino St. Charles... heart pounding action
St Charles Family Arena.....Home of the Missouri River Otters (Amatuer Hockey)...Home & Garden Shows... Concerts and other exciting entertainment
Professional Sports.....Just 25 minutes to...
St. Louis Rams football...Super Bowl Champs/2000,
St. Louis Cardinal baseball...storied in tradition
St Louis Blues...Fastest Sport on Ice
Minor League Sports.....River City Rascals

Education.....Lindenwood University (Fastest growing 4 year University in MIssouri)....St. Charles Community College
AAA rated public schools....Parochial/Private schools

Recreation.....St. Peters Rec-Plex has everything
Busch Wildlife Area.....17,000 acre nature zone
Golf....16 public courses, 5 private
Dining.....deli's to cafe's to tea rooms to vintage restaurants to world-class wineries
Airport.....15 minutes to Lambert International Airport
Churches......six pages in the phone directory

St. Charles, MO is a great place to live!