New Town, Saint Charles, MO – Chapel, originally uploaded by Winspire Photography.
Even with winter snows still upon us, St. Charles MO is a lovely place. We hope you will take time to stroll through our city the next time you stay at our St. Charles inn. You never know what you will find.
Being so close to St. Louis Missouri is a perk for guests of our St. Charles bed and breakfast. We make a great getaway spot for folks who live in the St. Louis area, who come to St. Charles for small town tranquility and historic charm. Our location also makes it easy for visitors from further afoot to take advantage of all that St. Louis MO has to offer.
The Basilica St. Louis is a “must see” for anyone interested in either the history of Christianity in the United States or architecture. This “Old Cathedral” on the St. Louis riverfront is said to be the oldest Cathedral west of the Mississippi. Certainly, it was early in the planning. The founders of St. Louis, Pierre Laclede and Auguste Chouteau, set reserved land on the Mississippi River for a future church and cemetery. The first Catholic Church in St. Louis was constructed on this site in 1770; St. Louis IX, King of France, was designated the patron saint of this original, humble log house. Over the years, other buildings were added and ameliorated.
The building that so impressively stands alongside the Mississippi today began in 1831 and was completed three years later. It is a beautiful building made of Missouri limestone and has a sandstone facade. Even the non-religious find it a peaceful place to visit. If you plan to take a day trip into St. Louis from our St. Charles bed and breakfast, reserve a little time to step inside a slice of history.
Visit the Missouri Botanical Garden while staying at our b&b.
Our historic St. Charles MO bed and breakfast is just a short drive from St. Louis. This means our guests benefit from the all the amenities of the larger city while relaxing in the charming historic town of St. Charles. Our historic Missouri inn is peaceful at night, recalling the best of yesteryear. In the morning, we will feed you a generous breakfast and ply you full of tea freshly brewed coffee; you will certainly not lack fuel as you head out to explore neighboring St. Louis.
A favorite place to go in St. Louis is the lovely Missouri Botanical Garden, which is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. There are always many interesting things to do at the garden, from marveling at the working floral clock that is now in full bloom, to Dahlia shows (September 25-27) to book signing events.
Another good outing is a trip to the Missouri History Museum. In addition to the fixed and rotating exhibits, there are always fascinating films and lectures that cover everything from “Uncovering Ancient St. Louis” to “Human Rights in Haiti”. Lunch is available at the museum restaurant, and St. Louis has many excellent restaurants if you are interested in dining there. Feel free to ask the innkeepers for suggestions.
We offer several specials and packages. Travel with a group of girlfriends or with your sweetie. Take a much-needed break from work or take advantage of your retirement. Autumn is a lovely time to visit our beautiful state of Missouri.
Prior to the Civil War, Missouri was one of the principal wine producing areas in the America. Today, the tradition of creating excellent wines continues and grows. We hope you’ll visit local wineries while you are staying at our St. Charles Missouri bed and breakfast. The nearby town of Augusta has several excellent wineries. Enjoy!
We hope you will stay at our St. Charles Missouri bed and breakfast long enough to thoroughly visit this beautiful and interesting state. We love St. Charles, and consider it the perfect place to use as a base while exploring the greater area. Located as we are in the heart of the St. Charles historic district, we are within easy walking distance to restaurants and shops – a real perk for our guests who have spent the day in their car.
Hermann is a short drive from our St. Charles b&b
Still, it is worth driving an hour to visit Hermann MO. This picturesque town was settled by Germans, and the German community remains prevalent today. This is evidenced by the wines, brats, sauerkraut and locally brewed beer that can be found in many of the restaurants here.
The area outside Hermann overlooking the Missouri River is recognized as the first Wine District in the United States. Consider having lunch at the Hermannhoff Winery on their grape-arbor covered patio. Or join the sixth generation of the Puchta family at their family business, the Adam Puchta Winery. In 1839, John Henry Puchta arrived here from Bavaria in 1839, and immediately began producing wine, as he had back home. The fact that the vineyards were planted before the family home was built indicates how serious the Puchta’s were about making wine. In 1988, Adam’s descendant Tim Puchta moved back, planted grapes, and restored the original buildings. If you like beer, visit Bias Winery & Gruhlke’s Microbrewery, the country’s second combined winery and brewery.
Long distance bikers will enjoy the ride from our bed and breakfast St. Charles to Hermann along the scenic Katy Trail. We will feed you a tasty breakfast; you can bike to Hermann for a tasty lunch, and return to St. Charles in time to wander through the historic district and select a restaurant. The best part of biking is that you create an appetite for good food. Or leave your bike behind, put on your walking shoes, and take in a new stretch of the trail once you get to Hermann.