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St. Charles is one of Missouri's oldest towns, originally founded in 1769. The charming St. Charles County city, which is located just half an hour outside of the city of St. Louis, is known throughout the nation today for its beautiful National Register of Historic Places-listed South Main Street district, which offers more than 100 unique shops, boutiques, antique stores, cafes, and restaurants for visitors to enjoy. Delicious restaurants line the city's historic districts, including favorites like the Western House, Farmer's Home Tavern, and Eckert's Tavern, offering beautiful waterfront seating. A number of attractions throughout the city preserve the history of the famed 19th-century Lewis and Clark Expedition, including the Lewis and Clark Boat House. Other attractions include the First Missouri State Capitol Building and the preserved Shrine of St. Rose Phillippine Duchesne.
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