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Ste. Genevieve – Modoc Ferry For well over two centuries, a ferry crossing has connected the Missouri and Illinois shores of the Mississippi River near Ste. Genevieve, making it one of the oldest continuously operating transportation routes in the American Midwest. Today’s Ste. Genevieve – Modoc Ferry carries on a tradition stretching back to the very earliest days of European settlement in the region—a living link to the frontier era when the Mississippi was both highway and boundary. Now operating Wednesday through Sunday, the ferry provides reliable access to historic sites on both sides of the river, carrying vehicles and passengers across approximately 10-15 minutes of pure Mississippi River experience. The crossing represents more than transportation; it’s a step back in time and a connection to the river’s enduring power and presence that hasn’t fundamentally changed in over 200 years. A French-Language Petition: 1798 The story of this ferry crossing begins in 1798, when residents of Ste. Genevieve formally petitioned for ferry service across the Mississippi. The petition itself was written in French—the language of commerce, government, and daily life in this thriving French colonial river town. At that time, Ste. Genevieve was already a well-established community, one of the Read more…

Ste. Genevieve Golf Club Established in 1959 and nestled just minutes from historic Ste. Genevieve—the oldest settlement west of the Mississippi River—Ste. Genevieve Golf Club offers a player-friendly 18-hole Par 72 layout characterized by fairways lined with pine trees. The course spans 6,396 yards from the back tees and 5,040 yards from the forward tees, with Bermuda fairways and pristine Bentgrass greens. The club moved into a new clubhouse in 2005 and became a great place to unwind following a round of golf with a wide variety of cold beverage selections and a menu including many local favorites. Whether you’re a serious golfer seeking well-maintained fairways and thoughtful course design, a visitor combining historic tourism with golf, or a casual player wanting accessible eighteen holes, Ste. Genevieve Golf Club delivers consistent quality in scenic setting that balances challenge with approachability. Reviewers consistently praise the friendly staff, strong course maintenance, and reliable value—making this what many consider the region’s best-kept secret. Classic Pine-Lined Shot-Maker’s Paradise The course is lined with towering pine trees, creating a shot-maker’s paradise for golfers of all skill levels. That’s not mere aesthetic flourish but rather functional course design. Pine-lined fairways create visual definition, add strategic challenge Read more…