South Main Historic District — Attraction in Saint Charles

Main Street St. Charles is a great place to go for lunch, dinner, or a casual stroll down Main Street. It's an charming street, rich in history, character, and ambiance. With cobblestone brick streets and sidewalks, brick buildings and storefronts, and a plethora of restaurants and shops, there is something for everyone on Main Street! Make sure to check out Lewis & Clark Restaurant...the food is amazing, and you can sit outside on the deck balcony which offers beautiful scenic views of the Missouri River and Main Street. There are several wonderful restaurants on Main Street, plus lots of great shops for desserts, including Grandma's Cookies, several ice cream shops, and more! The festivals on Main Street and Frontier Park are always great! Festival of the Little Hills, art festivals, Christmas Traditions, and lots of great festivals throughout the year! During the summer, check out the free music concert series on Main Street! There is no shortage of food, fun and festivities on Main Street in...

We went to Old Town Saint Charles for the outdoor Christmas parade and for some light shopping. We were prepared for a day of lots of walking so we quickly found ample parking near the Lewis and Clark museum. Our first stop was at Sugar Cubed and we all delighted in finding interesting candies and confections. We stopped in many other stores and bought a few things here and there. We had lunch at Braddens and enjoyed the burgers immensely while the kids had butter noodles. The service and food were excellent. The parade was fun, but I found myself wishing that there were more Santas or other characters involved as there was a bit of a wait between one character and the next. Overall it was a great day...

So beautiful and so much information provided by placards along the way. Free parking was easy to find. I started at about 7:30 pm and walked all the way through taking time to read and enjoy even the little gardens. On my way back to through, I stopped in for a bite to eat at Big A's on the Riverfront! Even the folks sitting at the bar were friendly, I have to...