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Historic Main Street St. Charles, St. Charles, MO

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Historic Main Street St. Charles

Historic Main Street St. Charles is a sightseeing stop in St. Charles, MO, part of the St. Louis guide. Cost: free.

S Main St along the Missouri River (visitor center at 230 S Main St) · St. Charles, MO

Why you should go…

Historic Main Street in St. Charles is promoted as Missouri's first and largest nationally registered historic district. Its brick-paved blocks run parallel to the Missouri River and are lined with 1800s buildings that now house one-of-a-kind shops, cafes, bed-and-breakfasts and more than 25 restaurants. Merchants sell antiques, art, hand-blown glass, tea and wine. In the evening you can stroll under the glow of gaslights.

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