Location: Sainte Genevieve
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Top 10 Things to do in Sainte Genevieve, United States
Ste. Genevieve (Sainte-Geneviève with French spelling) is a city in Ste. Genevieve Township and is the county seat of Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri, United States. The population was 4,410 at the 2010 census. Founded in 1735 by French Canadian colonists and settlers from east of the river, it was the first organized European settlement west of the Mississippi River in present-day Missouri.
Restaurants in Sainte Genevieve
1. Pickle Springs Natural Area
Overall Ratings
5 based on 101 reviews
Reviewed By eiskant240 - Farmington, Missouri
Pickle Springs is just a nice thing to get out and do, whether it be with kids, adults or alone. They trails aren't too intense so many different people can walk them . The small waterfalls are beautiful along with the granite that you will see any many different places.
It's just a nice thing to do for the outdoorsy people.
2. Hawn State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 89 reviews
Hawn State Park is one of the loveliest parks in a system full of lovely parks. Clear, sand-bottomed streams, wild areas ripe with orchids and awe-inspiring views combine to make Hawn a place that Missourians treasure. Geology buffs love Pickle Creek for the number of exposed rock types. Hikers frequent the Whispering Pine Wild Area for its quiet trails with expansive views. Bird watchers flock to the park for its variety of birds. And there are plenty of quiet spaces for people to get away and enjoy the outdoors.
Reviewed By Red-Camper29 - Saint Louis, Missouri
Hawn State Park is always a favorite. The park is beautiful with great hiking trails.
The campground is nicely laid out. The sites are fairly spacious. The showers are clean. The vault toilet is just okay.
I have been camping at Hawn for several years. I have camped with my husband and with a group of friends.
My only concern is about the permanent host. At times he acts as though he owns the campground. The first time I met him, he was very friendly and laid back. Now, a few years later, he has a much different attitude. Quiet time is 10:00 pm which is fair. He came by our communal campfire at 9:30, to tell my friends and me to be quiet. He added: "don't make me come back". He acted like he was a parent warning his children. Totally not necessary.
3. Ste. Genevieve Welcome Center
Overall Ratings
5 based on 54 reviews
Ste. Genevieve's downtown area National Historic Landmark District offers visitors a rare glimpse into a French colonial past. Mixed in with the historic homes and attractions are great restaurants, quaint shops, a candy store, ice cream parlor and winery. Narrow streets and fenced gardens surround some of the most significant 18th Century architecture in America.
Reviewed By Ace J - Chicago, Illinois
This center has maps and brochures of the many attractions in town : especially about the many 1700s- era buildings. It has public washrooms. It has lists of local wineries. It has recommended walking tours. All in all, this is the first place to stop.
4. Bolduc House Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
Owned and operated since 1949 by The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Missouri, the Bolduc House Museum tells the story of New France, the OTHER Colonial America, under the governments of both France and Spain before the Louisiana Purchase. Your experience takes you to three historic houses, including the National Historic Landmark, vertical log, circa 1792 Louis Bolduc House and its 18th century French kitchen garden. You will also explore the stories of French colonial Americans, Shawnee and Delaware Indians, and French African slaves in the oldest town of Missouri. Hear the stories, touch the stuff, sniff the flowers and let your curiosity free here where we make French colonial American history fun!
Reviewed By jdck - Festus, Missouri
This home is a dream come true if you love history and the architecture is absolutely fasinating! The lady who took us on the tour was so informative and was good to answer any questions. I would highly recommend this tour
5. Felix Valle House State Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Travel back to Missouri’s early French roots at Felix Vallé House State Historic Site. The American-Federal style Valle house was built in 1818 and today is furnished in the style of the 1830s with a host of artifacts that show the American influence on the French community of Ste. Genevieve after the Louisiana Purchase. The Bauvais-Amoureux House, built in 1792, is one of several other historic homes in the site, nestled within historic Ste. Genevieve.
Reviewed By Matt R - Nottingham, New Hampshire, United States
This area is rich with history, and you'll enjoy taking a glimpse into the life of Felix Valle. A mercantile gentleman who did what it took to make his mark in history here. Our State tour guide, Taylor, did a great job in navigating us through the history an life of this family. We enjoy our tour as you will as well.
6. Watertower Winery
Overall Ratings
5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By fab50femalegypsy - St. Louis, MO
Aptly named, this winery is located next to the Ste. Genevieve water tower.
Property is a farm that has been in the wife's family for years.
Staff is knowledgeable, friendly, and pleasant.
As you sit on the back patio you are overlooking farm pastures. Lovely. Serene.
Quieting.
They were preparing their barn out back for a concert that evening.
I need to return sometime to hear music.
Killer homemade Sangria, old family recipe... best I've ever tasted.
Good wines which matched perfectly with their platter of cheeses, olives, & local sausage -- all delicious.
Of the 113 MO wineries I've visited so far, this one rated as 1 of only 5 that I could have bought a bottle of everyone of their wines.
Looking forward to my next visit... in the near future.
7. Cave Vineyard
Overall Ratings
4 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By jaredsgirl - East Moline, Illinois
This is by far the best winery for atmosphere I have ever been to! You can actually grab a bottle of wine and relax in a cave . Which made it worthwhile. They only had one wine that I liked and they don't have many...MoreThank you so much for visiting! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the Cave and we hope that you will come back to see us again soon!
8. Crown Valley Brewing and Distilling
Overall Ratings
4 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By Riverliver531
We stayed at the Brew House/Moonshine House right next to the Brewery-Distillery. It was very convenient to just walk a short distance to the Brewery.
There is a wide variety of things to drink for those non-wine drinkers at the Brewery. The inside bar is very large. You can purchase merchandise inside. The outside has a huge patio seating area with a large fire pit overlooking the countryside. You have to go inside to get your drinks and food. The day they we were there they had hotel lounge type music on the patio. The weather was beautiful.
It was fun to try new drinks and share with friends.
9. Crown Valley Winery
Overall Ratings
4 based on 116 reviews
Reviewed By Deana M - Saint Louis, Missouri
We went here to celebrate my birthday. The scenery was beautiful and the weather was perfect that day. So there was much to enjoy. We had a bottle of their Cabernet. We drank in the shade of the patio in their facility and enjoyed the weather and view. I would have to say that the 3 buck chuck at Traders is far better and a lot cheaper. We realize that we are paying for the wonderful view. We also wanted a wine and cheese board but they were sold out. The kitchen had very little to offer on a Sunday afternoon about 1:30??? Another note we were not given glasses for the wine. They even wanted to charge us for the small plastic cups that had their logo on them. It's plastic!!
10. Charleville Vineyard & Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By ashball - Dallas, Texas
I'm not a huge wine fan, but I tried all of their beers. Very impressive!
Their coffee stout wasn't only the best of the beers we tried, it's the best coffee beer I've ever tried.
They also had a huge cheese and sausage plate. A must try!!
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