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The area south of St. Charles has many interesting state parks. Fill yourself with a tasty and nutritious breakfast of homemade pastries or cheese stuffed French toast as you decide which park to visit. We are happy to recommend some of our favorite spots, or you may hear a good tip from a fellow guest. In any case, below are two of the parks that make easy day trips from our Missouri bed and breakfast.

Castlewood State Park takes visitors back in time. The park encompasses almost five miles of wooded hills that straddle the Meramec River; thousands of St. Louis residents traveled hereby train between 1915 and 1940 to enjoy the outdoors, and also to dance and party at grand hotels and clubs that once existed here. The buildings are long gone, but the impressive staircase visitors once climbed to reach them from the train station remain and offer a glimpse of what it must have been like here nearly one hundred years ago. Nowadays, Castlewood is a great spot for fishing, hiking, mountain biking, or picnicking in a meadow by the river. Route 66 State Park showcases the history and mystique of a highway that has been called “The Main Street of America.” The historic Route 66 has come to represent American mobility, independence and spirit of adventure, and the park has captured the essence of the highway in its displays and array of recreation options.

Many of you remember Route 66, and those who don’t remember it have heard of it. The Route 66 State Park pays homage to a period of American history when the interstate was a new idea and possibilities seemed endless. The over 400-acre park is located along the original Route 66 corridor, and is a great combination of historical site and scenic park. A 1935 roadhouse, the Bridgehead Inn, now serves as the visitor center, and is full of Route 66 artifacts, memorabilia and facts. There is reference to the resort community of Times Beach, which flourished on the site of the state park until Route 66 disappeared. After perusing the visitor center, picnic in the shade and keep an eye out for birds, as this is an excellent area for bird watching.

We look forward to hearing about your adventures once you return to your comfortable suite at our St. Charles bed and breakfast.