Day Itinerary
11 Activities
Day 1
17 mi1 mi
Historic St. Charles – Home to the First State Capitol
It's all about time traveling today as you step back to the 18th century. At Faust Historic Village, everything seems untouched as you marvel at the early construction of the French settlers.
The majority of the day will be spent in St. Charles, the first state capitol directly on the Missouri River and only 21 miles from the mighty Mississippi. You'll learn all about the importance of river trading and the impact on this once bustling river town.
The route has your EV covered with a charging point, so you can relax knowing your car is ready to go.
The majority of the day will be spent in St. Charles, the first state capitol directly on the Missouri River and only 21 miles from the mighty Mississippi. You'll learn all about the importance of river trading and the impact on this once bustling river town.
The route has your EV covered with a charging point, so you can relax knowing your car is ready to go.
09:3045 min
A visit to Faust Historic Village is like stepping back in time. The buildings in this area have all been saved from demolition and relocated here to show what life was like in the 1850s St. Louis country.
The lovingly restored buildings include: houses, a barn, a school, a blacksmith shop, and other original character structures.
Enjoy your stroll with this guide to help you learn more about each of the buildings in the village.
If you'd like a personalized guided tour of the inside of the buildings, this can be done weekdays only by appointment.
Phone for a private guided tour +13146158328
Opening Hours Monday – Sunday: 07:00 – 19:00
The lovingly restored buildings include: houses, a barn, a school, a blacksmith shop, and other original character structures.
Enjoy your stroll with this guide to help you learn more about each of the buildings in the village.
If you'd like a personalized guided tour of the inside of the buildings, this can be done weekdays only by appointment.
Phone for a private guided tour +13146158328
Opening Hours Monday – Sunday: 07:00 – 19:00
0.2 mi
5 min
10:301 hr 30 min
For something a little different, take a visit to the nearby Butterfly House, home to over 60 tropical butterfly species and over 150 tropical plants.
The serene garden and water features are a beautiful way to spend your morning as you stroll through this tropical paradise.
Opening Hours Tuesday – Sunday: 10:00 – 16:00 Monday: Closed
Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House
The serene garden and water features are a beautiful way to spend your morning as you stroll through this tropical paradise.
Opening Hours Tuesday – Sunday: 10:00 – 16:00 Monday: Closed
Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House
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