St. Charles, MO Hotels, Vacations, Tourism

The beautiful little river town of ST CHARLES , 25 miles northwest of downtown St Louis and forever threatened by flooding – in 1993 it briefly became an island in the swirling waters – remains redolent with lazy charm, despite the advent of its first riverboat casino. Three small though distinct historic districts are crammed with antique shops, specialty outlets and good cafés and restaurants, including the Trailhead Brewery , 921 S Riverside Dr. (tel 636/946-2739), a modern pub housed in an 18th-century grist mill. Lewis and Clark set up strategic camp here in 1804, and are remembered in the … more »