Tracey's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Missouri’s first State Capitol, St Charles, is ripe with culture and history. Take in the River front and Main Street’s culinary and shopping delights.
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First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site
200 S Main StMissouri’s first State Capitol, St Charles, is ripe with culture and history. Take in the River front and Main Street’s culinary and shopping delights.
Enjoy Kayaking on the lake, hiking, jogging, mountain bike trails, picnic areas, soccer fields and more. Perfect place to relax or enjoy outdoor activities.
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Creve Coeur Lake Rentals
13171 N Dripping Springs RdEnjoy Kayaking on the lake, hiking, jogging, mountain bike trails, picnic areas, soccer fields and more. Perfect place to relax or enjoy outdoor activities.
This is a new addition to our city and gets great reviews. Near other sites and activities in and around Union Station.
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I-Aquarium ye-St. Louis ku-Union Station
201 S 18th StThis is a new addition to our city and gets great reviews. Near other sites and activities in and around Union Station.
Amazing and FREE of charge. Lot parking and access to train and Childrens zoo require purchase.
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Izoo lase-Saint Louis
1 Government DrAmazing and FREE of charge. Lot parking and access to train and Childrens zoo require purchase.
Iziko lika-Saint Louis Art
1 Fine Arts DrAmazing museum with eat-in restaurant.
Home if the 1904 World’s Fair. Also home if the zoo, art & history museum, boat house, municipal golf course, Muny Opera, JewelBox Greenhouse and walking trails.
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Forest Park
5595 Grand DrHome if the 1904 World’s Fair. Also home if the zoo, art & history museum, boat house, municipal golf course, Muny Opera, JewelBox Greenhouse and walking trails.
The Jewel Box
Open to the public, free.
Indlu yezinyosi
15050 Faust PkAmazing venue which is both educational and entertaining.
Open year-round and hosts many specialty events/concerts.
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Ulwazi lwaseMissouri Botanical
4344 Shaw BlvdOpen year-round and hosts many specialty events/concerts.
Laumeier Sculpture Park
12580 Rott RdSculpture is displayed through the park. Free.
Perfect for the whole family. Free to enter. Approximately $15-20 to park.
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Grant's Farm
7385 Gravois RdPerfect for the whole family. Free to enter. Approximately $15-20 to park.
Food scene
Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St. Charles
1 Ameristar BlvdGrandma's Cookies
401 S Main StUhmmm…best cookies EVER!!
This area has many incredible restaurants and drink establishments for anyone’s tastes. Shopping and Funnybone Comedy Club in addition to AMC theaters.
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AMC Streets Of St Charles 8
311 Lombard StThis area has many incredible restaurants and drink establishments for anyone’s tastes. Shopping and Funnybone Comedy Club in addition to AMC theaters.
Fresh fruits/veggies, locally produced specialities, sauces, meats, breads, spices…worth the trip and best early Saturday mornings.
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Isitolo seFarmers seSoulard
730 Carroll StFresh fruits/veggies, locally produced specialities, sauces, meats, breads, spices…worth the trip and best early Saturday mornings.
Event Facilities
St. Charles Convention Center
1 Convention Center PlzMunyTheater station
Great outdoor venue for specialty theater.
Neighborhoods
Missouri Wine Country with multiple wines, cheeses and meats locally made. German wines are specialties.
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Augusta
Missouri Wine Country with multiple wines, cheeses and meats locally made. German wines are specialties.
Soulard
1531 S 8th StIzeluleko zedolobha
Ukuzulazula
Avoid Hwy 70E (safety tip)
I recommend alternate routes to downtown St. Louis. Do not take Highway 70E into downtown. I am happy to recommend alternate routes.
Bhukha ngaphambi kokuthi uhambe
Tips for the Zoo
Free parking is available on first come first served basis, on either side of the street leading to the zoo. You are also allowed to bring your own food and drink into the park.