Early explorers and pioneers made St. Charles their place of choice for shopping in the 19th century. Today, you can walk those same brick-lined streets, along the Nationally Registered Historic District, and shop in those same buildings. You will find unique specialty items, home accessories, jewelry, and many other one-of-a-kind gifts rather than pelts and barrels of nails. Whether you're looking for the perfect gift or just want to treat yourself to something special, there's something to suit everyone's taste. 

Early explorers and pioneers made St. Charles their place of choice for shopping in the 19th century. Today, you can walk those same brick-lined streets, along the Nationally Registered Historic District, and shop in those same buildings. You will find unique specialty items, home accessories, jewelry, and many other one-of-a-kind gifts rather than pelts and barrels of nails. Whether you're looking for the perfect gift or just want to treat yourself to something special, there's something to suit everyone's taste. 

Imagine a place where your favorite coffee place is right around the corner and where tree-shaded streets are designed for walking and biking... 

South City boasts entertainment, retail and living options that set it apart from other areas.  Explore some of the highlights of this area:

Streets of St. Charles

St. Charles Convention Center 

Mark Twain Village Shopping Center 

This developing neighborhood of the historic St. Charles community is one of the fastest growing and changing areas in the City.  Endless opportunities exist for retail and unique development opportunities.  

Riverpointe is a 1.6 mile riverfront development years in the making. This area is vitally important to the City's growth economically, ecologically, and recreationally. When complete, the project is expected to generate 4,000 new jobs, create a $1.5 billion economic impact, and increase access to recreational opportunities. 

The first tenant of the project, Chicken and Pickle, is set to break ground in 2022.