All Shopping in Sainte Genevieve

Ste. Genevieve Antique Mall – Where a 1920s Factory Became Treasure Hunter’s Paradise At 500 Market Street, a massive 1920s factory building that once hummed with industrial production now houses something entirely different: Missouri’s most consistently open antique mall in a town famous for mom-and-pop shops that keep their own hours. The Ste. Genevieve Antique Mall represents the vision and determination of Patrick Fahey and Dr. Susan O’Donnell, who saw opportunity in disaster and transformed an aging industrial space into a seven-day-a-week destination that’s become as essential to Sainte Geneviève’s tourism economy as the historic houses that draw visitors here in the first place. Born from Disaster, Built with Vision The story begins with a tornado. When severe weather destroyed Ste. Genevieve County’s only antique mall in nearby St. Mary, it created both crisis and opportunity. Patrick and Susan—already invested in Sainte Geneviève through the Main Street Inn Bed & Breakfast—recognized that the county needed an antique mall, and that downtown Sainte Geneviève, with its steady stream of history tourists and weekend visitors, represented ideal location. But they didn’t just want any antique mall. They wanted something substantial, something that could house dozens of dealers, provide year-round climate-controlled shopping, and Read more…

Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center – A Collection Born of Passion The Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center offers visitors an extraordinary journey through natural history, ancient cultures, and local heritage—but what makes this museum truly special is a story that often goes untold. Behind the impressive displays, detailed dioramas, and remarkable collections lies the lifetime dedication of individuals whose passion for discovery and craftsmanship created something far greater than any institutional budget could have purchased. One Man’s Lifelong Quest: The Guy Darrough Collection At the heart of this museum beats the collecting passion of Guy Darrough, whose journey began as a boy combing the banks of the Mississippi River for fossils, artifacts, and treasures. What he found along those muddy shores became the foundation for something remarkable—not just a collection, but a lifetime of learning, trading, and building relationships with collectors and institutions around the world. Guy didn’t just collect; he created. The impressive dinosaur models that dominate the museum’s Hall of Giants? Guy constructed those himself, bringing prehistoric creatures to life with his own hands and expertise. His brother Fred contributed his own craftsmanship, building the museum cases and display fixtures that house the collections—a true family endeavor where Read more…

Weingarten Vineyard Winery & Wedding Venue – A New Chapter Begins in Ste. Genevieve Wine Country At 12323 Rottler Lane in the rolling countryside west of downtown Ste. Genevieve, Weingarten Vineyard Winery & Wedding Venue enters an exciting new era under new ownership—bringing fresh culinary vision, expanded wine offerings, and renewed energy to one of Missouri wine country’s most spectacular properties. Since its establishment in 2009, Weingarten has earned beloved status among visitors seeking sophisticated wine experiences combined with exceptional dining and event hosting. Now, with the recent reopening under new stewardship, this 20,000+ square-foot facility featuring dramatic three-story stone fireplaces, granite tasting bars, stunning countryside views, and luxurious bridal and groom suites welcomes guests to discover “the latest attraction in Sainte. Genevieve, Missouri”—where architectural beauty, viticultural passion, and hospitality excellence converge. Open Thursday through Sunday (Thursday 11 AM-8 PM, Friday-Saturday 11 AM-9 PM, Sunday 11 AM-6 PM), Weingarten offers wine tastings, full restaurant service, private events, and wedding experiences against the backdrop of some of Ste. Genevieve County’s most picturesque terrain. The New Ownership Vision: Bringing Fresh Experiences to an Established Destination “Under New Ownership!” isn’t just marketing copy—it’s genuine enthusiasm from owners committed to honoring Weingarten’s 15-year legacy Read more…

Zielinski ‘s – Forty Years of Hand-Picked Treasures from Family Adventures Turned Into Downtown Landmark At 288 Merchant Street, the Zielinski family has spent four decades transforming their treasure-hunting adventures into one of Sainte Geneviève’s most beloved antique shops—the kind of place locals describe as “organized and easy to navigate” despite being packed with dishware, vintage luggage, Christmas décor, Precious Moments figurines, lanterns, lamps, and records, where every item represents a story about where the Zielinskis and their friends found it, why they thought it worth bringing back, and who might fall in love with it next. This isn’t sterile retail where corporate buyers order inventory from catalogs. This is deeply personal curation where forty years of estate sales, auctions, flea markets, antique shows, and chance discoveries have filled the shop with items that caught the Zielinskis’ eye—hand-picked across decades of adventuring through Missouri’s backroads and beyond, hunting for the interesting, the beautiful, the nostalgic, and the uniquely connected to Sainte Geneviève’s history. The books and albums section draws particular praise from reviewers who call it one of their “favorite places to shop for anything eclectic, as well as music (LPs especially),” suggesting the Zielinskis have assembled serious vinyl collection Read more…