St. Charles County, MO has some very interesting areas to visit. So if you are just moving to the area or you are relocating to the area check out these six area attractions you will be glad you did.
St. Charles Area Attractions
Augusta Historical Museum
275 Webster Street
Augusta, MO
636-482-4558 or
636-228-4303
Augusta's Historical Museum is located in the 1861 Sehrt home and features four rooms of antiques, artifacts and historical memorabilia about the history of Augusta. While in Augusta you might want to stop at one of the local wineries and sample some of the fine wines produced in the Missouri wine country.
August A. Busch Conservation Area
2360 Highway D
St. Charles County, MO
636-441-4554
The 6,987 acre Busch Conservation Area contains 3,000 acres of forest in addition to grassland, cropland, old fields, prairie and wetlands. Features include 72 fishable lakes and ponds, 7 hiking trails, wildlife viewing blinds, hunting and archery. The property is a great place for viewing a large variety of birds and other wildlife.
Daniel Boone Home
1868 Highway F
Defiance, MO
636-798-2005
This early 19th century home was built by Daniel Boone's son Nathan and was where he died in 1820. Now a part of Lindenwood University's Daniel Boone Campus, the site also features Boonefield Village, a collection of 19th century buildings moved to the property.
Confluence Point State Park
1000 Riverlands Way
West Alton, MO
636-899-1135
This 1,118 acre park is located on the north side of the Missouri River at its confluence with the Mississippi River. A short trail leads visitors where the two rivers meet and the area is noted for bird watching.
First State Capitol of Missouri
200-216 S. Main Street
St. Charles, MO
636-940-3322
An Interpretive Center is located adjacent to these restored Federal style buildings served as Missouri's first State Capitol until the permanent facility in Jefferson City was completed in 1826. Tours of the historic site are available daily and historical events are held periodically.
The Foundry Art Center
520 N. Main Street
St. Charles, MO
636-255-0270
Overlooking the Missouri River and near historic Downtown St. Charles, this new 36,800 square foot, interactive interdisciplinary arts center offers visitors multiple galleries with high quality exhibitions, working art studios, performing art presentations and classes.
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