In addition to having a strong business environment, St. Charles is a pleasant place to live, offering friendly neighborhoods, affordable cost of living, excellent health care, outstanding educational opportunities, and a vast range arts and leisure activities. Money Magazine ranked St. Charles on its 2008 list of "100 Best Places to Live".
Some of our more popular sites and attractions include:
The Foundry Art Centre
The Foundry Art Center sits on the west riverbank of the Missouri River in historic St. Charles. The brain child of local artisan’s and city officials, the location was once an old train car factory and has been reborn into a majestic 36,800 square foot art center adjacent to the city’s Riverfront park.
The center offers over 20 individual studios where artisans work, display and sell their art. The Grand Hall serves as a one-of-a-kind public events venue and The Children’s Gallery showcases young artists’ masterpieces. Galleries I, II, III hosts international exhibits in a Smithsonian quality gallery spaces. The Foundry Art Centre was the spark that ignited the art renaissance that is now taking place in St. Charles, Missouri.
Learn more at www.foundryartcentre.org.
Ameristar Casino
The beautiful Ameristar Casino rests quietly on the Missouri River at the south end of Historic Main Street. In keeping with St. Charles’ heritage, the 74,000 square-foot porte cochere, entertainment-packed streetscape, 55,000 square foot conference space and 130,000 square-foot casino and their Ameristar Hotel and Spa evoke the spirit of the Victorian-era, yet the 400 suites have every modern convenience.
The complex is teaming with architectural detailing and stunning stained-glass skylights. Stocked with the latest and most popular slot and video poker machines, a large variety of table games and one of the last live poker rooms in the market, more than 10 million visitors a year are treated to Las Vegas-quality gaming in a luxurious setting.
Learn more at www.ameristar.com.
St. Charles Parks & Recreation Department
“Going Green” in St. Charles Missouri is easier than you may think. The St. Charles Parks and Recreation Department proudly serves its residents with 19 parks comprised of 660 acres. On any given day there is nothing better than taking advantage of the many amenities each park has to offer, and there is something for everyone including planned events and trips all year long.
With elaborate aquatic parks, generous playgrounds, picnicking, stately gardens, tennis courts, organized sports, hiking and biking along the Katy Trail - “Going Green” has never been easier.
Learn more at www.stcharlesparks.com.
Historic Main Street
Main Street St. Charles is the location of Missouri’s first state capitol and the birth place of the famed Louis and Clark Discovery Expedition. It was the epicenter of activity and commerce in the 1800’s and this still rings true today.
Main Street is the largest historic district in Missouri, touted as the Williamsburg of the Midwest. Main Street is a destination location with more than a million visitors each year strolling aside the brick streets and basking in turn of the century architecture. The 13 blocks of Historic Main Street comprise a uniquely quaint place with over 130 shops for dining, shopping, arts, entertainment, and attractions.
Learn more at www.historicstcharles.com.
St. Charles Convention Center
The St. Charles Convention Center is one of the most highly desirable meeting locations in the Midwest. Situated just minutes from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, it is a straight shot down Interstate 70, so making your way to the center is a breeze. Your guests will be pleasantly surprised to find they are just a few minutes from St. Charles’ famed Historic Main Street, Ameristar Casino, Bass Pro Shop, Family Arena, and just 20 minuets from downtown St. Louis.
The Convention Center offers 154,000 square-feet of facility space from the Grand Ball Room to Conference and Exhibit rooms. The Center is accompanied by the award-winning Embassy Suites Hotel which boasts 296 suites and the Spa Botanica. Over 2,000 available hotel rooms are in the St. Charles area to serve your every business need.
Learn more at www.stcharlesconventioncenter.com.
St. Charles Family Arena
The Family Arena is a large indoor event venue and is home to a kaleidoscope of events. The arena seats up to 11,000 and has played host to presidential candidates, bull riders, the Lipizzaner Stallions, Moolah Shrine Circus and various rock stars. You’ll never be at a loss to find something new and exciting at the Family Arena.
Learn more at www.familyarena.com.
Lindenwood University
Nestled amid the beautiful Linden trees, the historic 600-acre campus is situated in the heart of St. Charles. Lindenwood University’s campus arguably rivals that of any of the Ivy League universities. Steeped in 180 years of tradition Lindenwood University continues its dedication to excellence and is nearing the completion of a massive expansion effort.
The expansion includes 10 new residence halls, a $35 million Performing and Fine Arts Center, the student’s Spellman Center, 50,000 square-foot common area and a new $25 million athletic facility. With the fastest growth period in Lindenwood’s history they have “Unlocked the Possibilities,” for their 15,000 students.
Learn more at www.lindenwood.edu.