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St. Charles County Overview
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St. Charles County At a Glance
St. Charles County is about 30 minutes west of downtown St. Louis, along the Missouri River. It is part of the St. Louis metro area. Cities in St. Charles County include St. Charles, St. Peters, Wentzville, O’Fallon, Lake St. Louis, Cottleville, Augusta, and more. It’s an area that offers an abundance of affordable neighborhoods and a blend of older homes and newer construction. St. Charles is known for its Main Street area, which runs parallel to the Missouri River. Here you will find cobblestone streets lined with shops and restaurants, as well as many festivals and events. St. Charles is also well known for their wineries in Augusta, Missouri.
- Attractions: Katy Trail, Play Street Museum, Lewis and Clark Museum, August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area, Enchanted Playroom, Kokomo Joe’s, Playtime Arcade, Rock N Jump
- Family Friendly Restaurants: Bike Stop Cafe, Mission Taco Joint, Prasino Restaurant, Magpie’s Cafe, Big A’s on the Riverfront, Padavans NY Pizza + Pinball
- Wineries + Nightlife: Noboleis Vineyards, Two Plumbers Brewery + Arcade, Ameristar Casino Resort Spa, Schlafly Bankside, Narwhals Crafted,
- Small Businesses of Note: Olde Town Spice Shoppe, Main Street Marketplace, St. Charles Antique Mall, Grandma’s Cookies
“Nestled in the southwest pocket of St. Charles county is a hidden gem of an area called New Town. If you’re not familiar with the area, you’re missing out. A quaint, charming neighborhood, New Town is a planned community, providing access to shops, parks, and green spaces with a mission to build community and increase walkability for its neighbors. Closely located to the Historic Main Street of St. Charles (yes, there is a 15-foot statue of Lewis & Clark) and the Streets of St. Charles, it provides easy access to all kinds of family fun!”
“Wentzville is Missouri’s fastest-growing city, having shot from 6,896 people in 2000 to 29,070 in 2010, according to the U.S. Census. That’s a whopping 321 percent increase in the decade. Though Wentzville has been growing like crazy, the city works very hard to maintain the old town feel along Main Street, so while Wentzville Parkway goes toe-to-toe with Lindbergh Boulevard or Highway K in terms of obnoxious traffic, there are some nods to a slower time, and charming, quaint shops to explore. Yes, it’s a little further away; clocking in at roughly 41 miles west of St. Louis City, it’s about a 40-minute drive to the Zoo or Busch Stadium. However, it’s also really accessible as it sits at the intersection of Hwy 70 and Hwy 40.”
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