The List: Destinations
St. Charles
The only thing more enchanting than historic downtown St. Charles’ brick streets, historic buildings and river views, is historic downtown during the holidays. Characters, carolers and marching bands fill the streets for a festive shopping experience that has become a holiday tradition for many.
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Opaque diamond rose gold ring • This natural rustic design featues a 1.41-carat center stone with 41 white diamonds in 14-karat rose gold. $1,598.00 at Cassandra Erin Studio, 112 South Main Street, St. Charles.
From the Heart thin bangle bracelet • Your handwritten message is pressed into high-quality metals in this bracelet, handcrafted by four generations of traditionally trained metalsmiths in historical downtown St. Charles. Available in argentium silver and 18K yellow gold. $346.00 at Cassandra Erin Studio, 112 South Main Street, St. Charles.
"I'm a Bear in the Morning" sleep shirt • This bear pajama shirt from Lazy One is soft and comfortable (and a little funny). $24.99 at All About Animals, 407 South Main Street, St. Charles.
Twinkling Treasures ornament • This ornament features six blinking colored lights that last about 80 hours. $8.50 at All About Animals, 407 South Main Street, St. Charles.
Dog stocking • Hearth Hounds makes holiday stockings to look (fairly realistically) like your favorite dog breed. $40.99 at All About Animals, 407 South Main Street, St. Charles.
Hug-grrr coffee cup • The coffee drinker on your list will love this cute bear mug from Life is Good. $12.00 at Jake's on Main, 136 South Main Street, St. Charles.
"Don't Moose With Me" tee • This men's long-sleeve crusher T-shirt from Life is Good is super soft. $30.00 at Jake's on Main, 136 South Main Street, St. Charles.
Cards-Cubs sign • Is your house divided? If you know Cards and Cubs fans living under the same roof, this is the perfect sign for them. $18.00 at Nic Nac Stop, 415 South Main Street, St. Charles.
Home of Hero sign • The Nic Nac Stop can make signs for any hero on your list. $18.00 at Nic Nac Stop, 415 South Main Street, St. Charles.
Crushable hat • Travelers on your list will love that this stylish men's hat is crushable, meaning you can pack it in your suitcase (or in your pocket). It's also water-repellant and available in black, gray, brown or brolive (brown/olive). $48.99 at Baubles, Bites & Boots, 107 North Main Street, St. Charles.
Shop Local gift box • This box of goodies has an assortment of foods made in Missouri: soup mix from Thompson Farms, pork seasoning from Urban Farmgirl, honey from Gibbons Bee Farm and more. Online shipping available. $31.99 at Olde Town Spice Shoppe, 334 South Main Street, St. Charles.
Les Georgettes • Made in France, this bracelet comes with a reversible leather insert that easily snaps in, so you can change the look to match whatever outfit you are wearing. (Additional inserts are $17.) $79.00 at European Accent, 426 South Main Street, St. Charles.
Dog ceramic tile • "It's not drinking alone if the dog is home" 6-inch-by-6-inch ceramic tile. $7.95 at Canine Cookies N Cream Dog Bakery, 822 South Main Street, St. Charles.
Candle gift pack • Your favorite holiday scents in a festive gift set. The gift pack from Candle Fusion Studio includes four candles: Christmas Tree, Mistletoe, Candy Cane and Gingerbread fragrances. Each 2-ounce hand-poured candle will burn 15 hours. Or you can come in the studio and make your own fragrance. $25.00 at The Candle Fusion Studio, 201 South Main Street, St. Charles.
While you're there
Christmas Traditions • Storybook characters walk the streets of downtown, interacting with kids and handing out their “cards” so kids can collect them all (there are about 50). You’ll also find carolers, chestnut roasters and, of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus. Nov. 23 to Dec. 24: 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays; noon to 5 on Sundays. Parade is at 1:30 on Saturdays and Sundays; evening processional at 8:30 Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and 4:30 Sunday. These Legends of Christmas are featured in a variety of other events, from Breakfast with Santa and a Yuletide Dinner to elf games and evening readings of “’Twas the Night Before Christmas.”
First Missouri State Capitol and Historic Site • Take an interactive tour ($3-$4.50) of the first Capitol of the state, from the early 1800s.
Take a break • For a lunch break, try Lewis & Clark's restaurant. The menu has a little bit of everything, and if it's available, sit on the upper decks for some great people watching. For a great snack, stop by Kilwin's for a Sea Salt Caramel hot chocolate with shredded heritage dark chocolate, a scoop of Kilwins' homemade caramel and a pinch of sea-salt and topped with whipped cream, shredded dark chocolate and caramel sauce.
More info
https://www.discoverstcharles.com/