West Newsmagazine 2-7-18

Romance and Adventure: Ste. Genevieve
Have you been dreaming of getting away without having to
go too far? Do you find yourself wishing for a cozy fireplace,
a bottle of wine, and relaxing surroundings? Or maybe you’re
craving fresh air, fine dining and some fun shopping? Quaint and
charming Ste. Genevieve has just what you need to shake off that
case of cabin fever!
A traveler’s treasure less than an hour south of St. Louis, historic
Ste. Genevieve is a favorite destination for a romantic weekend
or a midweek getaway. With a pleasing array of downtown
shops, art galleries and lovely bed-and-breakfast inns, combined
with the allure of more than ten award-winning wineries and
microbreweries in the county, Ste. Genevieve will surely capture
your heart and awaken your sense of adventure.
Well known for its French colonial tour sites, the compact historic
district in Ste. Genevieve possesses some of the best examples of
French ‘vertical log’ construction to be found anywhere. This fact
has recently earned it a nod from the US Department of Interior
as a future National Historic site to recognize and present the
themes of early French and American settlement, architecture
and culture.
Sprinkled in among the historic
sites are shops offering original art
and photography, handmade pewter,
European imports, unique jewelry,
ladies’ fashions, heavenly scented
candles and wine tasting. New shops
and eateries recently opened on Main
Street include E*Klek*Tix gallery, Rust
Artisans, the Beanik Café, the Purple
Finch and Belle Ever After, while the
Dark Room and Queen Ann’s Lace
opened on nearby Third Street, both
situated between the Anvil Restaurant
and the Old Brick House restaurant –
which happen to house two of the oldest taverns in the state!
After all that shopping and adventuring you will be glad to settle
in to your lodging and Ste. Genevieve offers a great selection,
ranging from modern hotels to some of the highest rated B & B’s
in the Midwest, as well as guest house
rentals and cabins.
When you’re ready to sample the
culinary scene, you will find local fare
served up with a friendly smile and
genuine Show-Me state pride. No less
than six locally owned restaurants are
within an easy walk of the downtown
area, and you can stop in at the Welcome
Center to peruse the menus if you wish.
If you are planning a destination
wedding or special event, the choices for
event venues and unique photo sessions
are endless. Historic gardens, churches,
The spacious and inviting
breakfast dining room at the
Inn St. Gemme Beauvais
A peek inside the European
Entitlements shop on Main
Street in Ste. Genevieve
barns as well as reception venues and
beautiful scenery are everywhere, and
all set the stage for memories to last a
lifetime.
The Bequette-Ribault house, an excellent example of the early French style of vertical log construction
“Whether you’re looking to escape the city for a romantic
weekend at a bed-and-breakfast or planning a girlfriend’s getaway
of shopping and winery-hopping, there’s something for everyone’s
wish list,” says Ste. Genevieve’s tourism director Sandra Cabot.
“Stop by the Welcome Center to get coupons or pick up a map,
get a passport to our historic sites, learn about our wineries and
festivals and just get oriented for your visit!”
What are you waiting for - shake off that cabin fever and start
planning your adventure in charming and historic Ste. Genevieve!
February 10, 2018
5K Polar Bear Fun Run/Walk
February 23, 2018
Fourth Friday Art Walk
March 23, 2018
Fourth Friday Art Walk
Upcoming Events
April 7 & 8, 2018
Scottish Festival
April 14, 2018
200th Anniversary at the Felix Valle SHS
April 14, 2018
Night Glow 5K Fun Walk/Run
For more information and links to lodging,
attractions, dining, shopping and special events,
find it all online at www.VisitSteGen.com
or call for a free Visitor’s Guide
at 800.373.7007 or 573.883.7097.